Learn Dota Episode 1: Laning & Last Hit Tricks

[@PurgeGamers]

Hey guys! The first half of this episode repeats a few of the things mentioned in the Dota Basics series. It only covers the general principles briefly though, so if you're confused you should check out the basics for a deeper explanation. We have a couple more episodes ready, but instead of releasing them weekly we'll release all the prepared ones before TI Main Stage to help whoever decides to check out the game due to the tournament. (Also TI predictions video coming soonᵗᵐ) -Seatech

[@chrisbarnes5141]

Hey dude, just wanted to thank you for how awesome and useful these videos have been for me. I've bounced off DotA 2 a couple of times over the last few years, but after watching TI8 this year, with all of its epic moments, I decided I wanted to give it one more old college try. With your videos, I think I'm finally seeing how/why people invest literally thousands of hours into DotA. Any who, thanks for all the work, keep it up, and I eagerly look forward to more videos from ya. Cheers!

[@ontheregularotr158]

I just had an orgasm with the sound of the gold

[@7hanasi]

When I watch you play I always notice you left-click and drag the box around the target you want to last hit. Why is that and how do I do that? Whenever I click and drag the box i just select the unit/creep.

[@S0dap0pb0ttle]

Is there a playlist of the Dota Basics series/learn DOTA episodes?

[@kougou48]

11:23 its a bit tricky, you need to setup the range creep with a single attack otherwise you let yourself getting denied everytime. Also setting the range creep expose that you are about to AOE burst which makes the enemy to dodge your dragon slave. Tricky game is dota

[@trevorbye6965]

Just now learning how to play the game, and these videos are incredible. There is so much detail you include, idk how I would possibly learn all this without your videos!

[@dotatipsntricks]

Really wonderful summary Purge! Really enjoying the editing in this one too

[@eduardodagraca7193]

also love your guys content keep it up

[@FilipL1911]

"denying creeps won't get you any gold" ... yee, good times

[@CustardCream515]

Upvoting this as a noob for other noobs

[@lucascelistre4181]

@@CustardCream515 my man out here doing gods work

[@dimitrisavramidis1329]

well its back

[@PantlessSunshine]

holds up well turns out

[@williamchin7886]

your prays were answered.

[@anannon8384]

I already know all of this, but I watched in full because Purge makes great content. Keep up the great work Purge, but it seems everyone want predictions, so I encourage you to work on that for now.

[@PurgeGamers]

Thanks for watching :) Hopefully future episodes will be more educational for you. -Seatech

[@ARKGamerYt]

well it was useful for me but video was a bit long i guess

[@zero-gj4ql]

BEST DOTA MENTOR EVER!

[@shid.account7629]

This is extremely helpful for people like me who are getting back into dota after a long break. All these little things I take for granted and I have to remember the why's in order to improve.

[@theUnArtist]

Yes me too. Due to this Covid shutdown... returning to the old faithful Dota after nearly 5 years... Man!!!!! Has the game changed

[@vince8684]

Finally,a REAL starter guide explaining even the most simple things. Every guide explains in a lot of complicated words beginners dont know. Thank you!

[@emirinobambino]

Well produced enough to keep my interest as a longtime Dota player and masterfully organized from basic to complex mechanics (i.e. 2-hit creeps). Well done!

[@sedghammer]

Holy shit Purge! Your old guides got me into your channel when you were still back around Madison back in 2010. Just so happen to come back to this and see these new ones. You've come a long way.

[@aetherlift9076]

this is a super good explanation of some of this stuff, its super useful for showing to newer players that want to get better. i think maybe the only thing i'd add is that you have to be facing a creep when its time to get the last hit. a lot of times i see new players wandering around in circles and then missing last hits because they weren't in the right place/facing the right way to have a chance to get the last hit in the first place

[@godsoffice5714]

This is so educational, I know there's been a lot of changes in Dota 2 like deny having gold now but I still watch these videos because they're so good. I always learn something new everytime I drop in here to watch Purges video's, keep it up the good work Sir.

[@godsoffice5714]

Ironically never knew about this series until now, I mean I knew about Purge obviously because of Twitch trends n' stuff. Gonna say it's amazing and I recommend this guides to everyone in the Cafe I wish Valve instead add this to DotA 2 client. So players can check it out on a daily basis or just take a slight peak on it to see what errors they been doing until now.

[@luisserrano5951]

2:08 when you echoslam a broodmother

[@iScream1]

eyegasm

[@sumbyshark9338]

You and dota alchemy have got to be the best for dota vids...love the content dudes! Keep it up

[@julianstorms564]

music is really soothing and makes the information just float into my brain. thank you

[@michaelcabrera6210]

I just finished your learn dota basics series last night, so hyped that your making the learn dota series. It's incredibly helpful.

[@Wiz00445]

This is the kind of content new players need even tho I feel like dota doesnt gain that many new players but atleast I can show a friend who just started dota these videos and hopefully he gets better

[@Darnok-gz7bb]

already knew all that stuff but listened to the whole episode just for that chilling voice combined with the background music.

[@33whitten]

Thanks for making this series purge dad. Good place to send my friends who are learning.

[@Ultimate18s]

I remember the old versions of these videos but now I’m getting back into dota I need to relearn it all

[@jasv49]

I hope part 2 talks about lane equilibrium, very important laning concept that wasn't touched on here

[@PurgeGamers]

Yes, lane equilibrium is the main focus of episode 2, with a bonus video focused on pulling.

[@alexmarshall4854]

nice vids purge, ur a god teir human in the dota community, dota wouldnt be the same without you my dude

[@markcatahan488]

Had a good laugh on the "call their friend a sucker so they run to beat you up", nice vid man!

[@dmorgan0628]

I wish I had Purge as my physics professor in college.

[@seelino]

I am pretty new to Dota (~50 Games) and around 7:30 he recommends walking back to the fountain and TP back into lane. But wouldn't it be better to TP Back and walk back to the lane? 1. While walking back to the lane the TP cooldown starts running, so you have your TP more quickly available. 2. Walking back with being low in HP / Mana has a high risk of getting gank-killed, while walking to lane with full resources is way safer. 3. You can walk block the next creep wave, if the timing is good Is there anything I am missing, that would be an argument for the "TP to lane" order? Just asking for learning the game more quickly =) And the Tutorials are helping me a lot so far!

[@vulpritprooze]

Probably the best guide about this topic so far! Great work!

[@kiriappeee]

Purge is back with a tutorial series! This is going to be awesome.

[@irisgribbin5909]

Legend player with 3k hours here, and I still learned a few concepts behind things I've been doing just because "its what the pros do".

[@Faizanmohammed]

>_< same archon player with 2.8k hours.

[@User-zr7kk]

Great vid for people just starting. I wish I had your content when I first started playing. Loved the cutesy background music in this vid. Keep up the great work Purge! you are a great mentor for the Dota community!

[@blgdinger3]

oh man, there's probably so many little technicalities in these guides that make them wrong because of the recent patch lol. also, this video was super dank. I'm glad you actually explained what the hell the "laning stage" really is, or supposed to be.

[@KatieDemar0]

First video of yours I have seen, have to say this was a very useful summary, and presented really well. Subscribed and will be going through the whole series :) Thank you for making great content!

[@antonyguy9808]

Yeah your content is good for beginners and your way to explain makes it really clear if they don’t know about creep equilibrium and agro . Great job

[@kristian_bez_j]

im a 6k player yet i find watching this so satisfying even tho i know all of it :P ur voice and patience in explaining is amazing Purge

[@jGRite]

13:33 rest in peace ring of basilius

[@DUKEHadToDoItToEm]

As if it ever went anywhere

[@justapenoindex]

nice bgmusic and calm, friendly voice. really enjoyable

[@DontStartleMe]

Nice editing! Really well done Purge!

[@paoloperrusi]

Unintentional ASMR and Dota knowledge, thanks Purge

[@FireMissionAlpha]

So my initial experience with Dota was nothing but salt from my team. Really demoralising, it made me not want to play. Your video, the editing, music and calm delivery has shown me that there’s fun to be had here. Subbed and liked, looking forward to learning more and playing more off the back of your videos :)

[@vendetta1306]

this man is a gift from God

[@5847rancid]

Purge you're the man. I have literally vowed that the day i quit dota is the same day you do (but please don't). Great content as always. I would, however, like to see the items series (maybe solar crest). I'm not asking for a video right away but i think most of your viewers are familiar with Dota but need to be guided in a better direction. Again... you're the man!

[@ryanclark2017]

The music is so happy! Yet so many people on dota are mad :D

[@itachi__2259]

Ayy, Good you got your YT channel back :)

[@ylliastergames659]

I don't know if comments from this video are still monitored, but I'm wondering, would you ever make a video explaining about how to more efficiently farm gold in the early stages? So many times even against bots, I see enemy players with stuff like arcane boots within the first couple minutes, and have never been able to achieve this. If there already is a video that explains this, can I be pointed in its direction please?

[@klam2064]

4:04 - 4:09 The other benefit to enemy creeps dying near you is that they grant experience to any "enemies" nearby.

[@icewizz88]

Finally decided to pick up dota 2 after years of hearing about it glad I found this videos early on.

[@CowboyHuncho]

Hello, is all of your video still applicable to the new meta? I wanna learn so i can play with my friends. Thanks

[@amandeepsaini4172]

very beautifully, simply explained Thanks man

[@davidcheng403]

This was really well done. You’re a very intelligent person. Keep up with the great work man and thank you for making these videos !

[@sarahyeusw]

Thank you purge! Can’t wait for ep 2 :)

[@stevenmcdowell3426]

this is very helpful thanks, new to dota and im struggling but still have the urge to play

[@stirredo1]

This is porbably a long shot but can you tell me the name of the background music?

[@TheInertialheart]

When i listen to u things seems to be much easier than said. But that is how every1 else wud have thought then would hv tried nd tried until it is actually easier than said. thanks a lot.

[@thelastshinobi5002]

I think all people who play LoL the arcade moba and want to enter a more serious moba like Dota2 should watch this playlist!

[@adnanm.elghamji4547]

THX THX THX THX for every single thing you do for the new players

[@TheJanvicgwaps]

Ring of Aquila RIP 😢

[@emreozgenc2701]

it was my best item :(

[@ReDFootY]

Thanks for this guide. I started watching your series with Day[9] to get better at Dota 2 but the amount of content is over whelming.

[@cremisi26]

another quality Purge content!

[@QuestionableObject]

That fucking red bull minifridge makes me giggle every time I see it.

[@Florianmunz]

Silky voice anderen smooth bsckground music. I want to watch this all day

[@chrisb3608]

Thank's man, I'm a virgin to the game.........TY for the helping tips.

[@viky1354]

the category should be "Education"

[@snowsandshrew1276]

"when you're attcking uphill, your hero will miss their attacks 25% of the time" - proceeds to miss his attacks 100% of the time three times in a row

[@farihalubaba0810]

can you update these videos for the current patch ? :( or idk add some disclaimer for the changes between then and now?

[@swiggyswagg4292]

I have almost 5k hours on Dota 2 and still loved this video.

[@Mryourporn]

And how much years in dota1 ? :D

[@swiggyswagg4292]

Haha didn't even think about the 3 or 4 of those lol

[@Mryourporn]

Tell me what do you think about this guy jakobslagle89 преди 4 часа I have 3k hours why am I watching this?

[@ohreally763]

Thanks purge Seemsgood

[@nincompoodle2369]

I was casually listening to the guide and learning the art of final hitting then randomly realized the music by the end of the video is the same as "Prepare to cry artorias" now I was imagining a super sad dota guide lmao

[@pijusgreicius7025]

This a new series? If yes, ty

[@andrewchavez8207]

great background music!

[@lurchHa3]

thanks purge, you're the greatest

[@akshayyalpi4581]

Love this type of content! Thanks

[@sabbath3787]

THANKYOU. Been wanting this!

[@ForkJork]

Nice video. Very well put.

[@KingAmroth]

Nice video, man! I would've suggested watching the ranged creep damage to track the CS window and mentioning that denies grant you the same 25% xp as the enemy. Maybe a bit of a tutorial for getting CS under towers.

[@SafeTopps]

Rule of thumb: If you're even an experienced player and someone tries to give you advice don't say "Oh I know." Say.."Thanks." I've been playing league of legends since high school, but it's back to the basics for me, so I'm all open ears, and accept all constructive criticism with an open mind!

[@michaelfulton8972]

Purge really got the Red bull refrigerator

[@danielbloom8540]

well made and good knowledge, very nice!

[@Russel.Idrive]

I like your editing its sk explaining thanks!

[@WTWar]

at denying sometimes it shows a ( ? ) question mark above the denied creep, what does that means?

[@lemonlimejello]

Purge ASMR

[@Rust_C]

The best guide for beginers!

[@akalaiderxd9686]

12:00 I felt that miss on a whole nother level

[@oyedilours1228]

Thank's for the knowledge !

[@kostasvapo69]

it would be perfect to let me play a game with you and see how you move on the map or how you use some micro mechaniks is there a way i can contact ,to ask you some questions? i start dota ,2 days before and i read all of your guide,it was really big but it gives me a lot of confidence at my first game and did it well! thanks for teaching me!

[@sidharthchaudhary1806]

just got into dota ....why did i not find this guy before ?

[@danielmayer8654]

4:00 Enemy creeps dying near you grants expierience to any enemy nearby??

[@ZAI-co6zl]

This is really helpful for beginners thanks a lot

[@climax7260]

Thank you for the tips and for dota tips series

[@rorozoro8442]

right click attack or A button quick attack?

[@Zorion94]

Can I know what skin for PA that is at 9:30?

[@randomanon8781]

arcana skin

[@gunslinger2570]

arcana

[@aaardvaaark]

Love the kidney stones fridge.

[@Xwap]

After playing for 11 years on and off... I know this but great stuff 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@andyc8707]

Who composed the music at the start?

[@nekso3760]

When are the predictions coming?

[@Jukerlaw]

Thanks a lot Purge!

[@dsthakur2132]

That two hit trick was helpful. Gj

[@dsk1911]

Thanks Purge! 👍

[@YTaliasYT]

Nice purge. Thx a lot.

[@sOulbaSe371]

purge ive been a sub for so long, when will you release more content for 5k+ players?

[@nesfan8]

but what if I go do a duo lane and the other guy doesnt stop farming ? Am I doing something wrong or is he ?