3. Playing Area (The Map)
All competitive matches are played on the standard Dota 2 map, which is symmetrically balanced between the Radiant (bottom-left) and Dire (top-right) sides.
Map Structure
- Three lanes: Top, Mid, and Bot — each guarded by towers and creep waves
- Jungle: Neutral camps on both sides providing gold and experience
- River: Central dividing line containing Roshan's pit and rune spawns
- Bases: Each side has barracks per lane, tier-4 towers, a fountain, and the Ancient
- Outposts: Capturable structures providing experience and map control
Key Objectives
- Roshan: Neutral boss dropping the Aegis of the Immortal (extra life) and later Cheese and Refresher Shard
- Tormentors: Twin mini-bosses dropping Aghanim's Shards
- Towers: Must be destroyed in order along each lane to access the base
- Barracks: Destroying enemy barracks upgrades your creeps in that lane