Defensive Utility

Hero playstyle tag in Dota 2

What is Defensive Utility in Dota 2?

Protects allies with mitigation, saves, or disruption that prevents enemy follow-up.

38 heroes in Dota 2 share the Defensive Utility trait. Click any to see their full playstyle breakdown and similar heroes.

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