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Team Fight Positioning: A Complete Guide
Master the art of team fight positioning for every role. Learn how to maximize impact while minimizing risk in crucial team engagements.
PositionGuru
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2024-08-20
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Contents
## The Fundamentals
Positioning is arguably the most important skill in Dota 2 team fights. Poor positioning can instantly lose games, while perfect positioning can turn fights around.
## Role-Based Positioning
### Carry Positioning
- Stay at maximum attack range
- Use terrain for protection
- Wait for key disables to be used
- Have escape plans ready
### Support Positioning
- Stay behind your cores
- Maximize spell impact
- Have vision of enemy positioning
- Be ready to save allies
### Initiator Positioning
- Look for multi-hero opportunities
- Use fog of war and high ground
- Time initiation perfectly
- Have follow-up ready
## Advanced Concepts
### Threat Assessment
Identify the biggest threats to your hero and position accordingly.
### Spell Range Optimization
Maximize your spell effectiveness while staying safe.
### Escape Routes
Always have multiple exit strategies planned.
## Common Mistakes
- Standing too close together (AoE vulnerability)
- Focusing the wrong targets
- Poor use of terrain
- Lack of vision before fights
## Conclusion
Perfect positioning comes with practice and game sense. Study replays of professional players to see optimal positioning in action.
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#teamfight#positioning#strategy#advanced#roles
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