What are the best Dota 2 heroes for beginners? Depending on who you ask, you'll get different answers. However, we're willing to bet that you'll most likely receive recommendations along the lines of Sniper, Drow Ranger, Crystal Maiden, Juggernaut, Lich, Bristleback, and the likes.
Now, there's nothing wrong with these heroes. They have fairly basic skill kits and aren't too complicated. But, if you're a complete beginner, playing these Dota 2 heroes isn't exactly as easy as they sound. You'll find yourself making tons of mistakes, after all, and these heroes aren't exactly as forgiving as more seasoned players believe they are.
So, with that said, if these common recommendations aren't the best Dota 2 heroes for beginners, then what is?
Tidehunter
Tidehunter is a "melee strength hero" in Dota 2. He is often played in the offlane. His innate ability to harass enemies and take damage means that he can often hold his own against two enemies, and sometimes even three, in the lane all at the same time.
In a way, he can be described as the prototypical tank. He also looks like one too, as he is essentially an oversized bipedal turtle. However, one good reason why he's a good hero to play for beginners is that he is tanky.
His passive, Kraken Shell, allows Tidehunter to block a portion of all incoming physical damage. It also negates negative status effects if you take more than 450 damage if the skill is maxed out. He also has Anchor Smash that deals a huge amount of damage to nearby enemies (no more aiming!). At the same time, it also reduces their attack damage.
