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Map Awareness & Minimap

Map Awareness & Minimap

Why Minimap Matters

The minimap is your most important tool for survival and decision-making. Pro players look at it every 2-3 seconds!

What to Watch For

Enemy Heroes

  • Missing heroes = potential gank incoming
  • 5 visible = safe to push or farm aggressively
  • Count enemies before every move

    • Ally Positions

  • Know where your team is
  • Can they help if you get ganked?
  • Who needs backup?

    • Lane Positions

  • Which lanes are pushing?
  • Where are creep waves?
  • Is it safe to farm?

    • Minimap Settings

    Recommended Settings

  • Minimap Size: Make it bigger! (Settings > Options)
  • Hero Icons: Use hero icons instead of colors
  • Scan Ping: Learn to use ALT+Click

    • Developing Game Sense

    The "1-3 Rule"

    Every 3 seconds, ask yourself:

  • 1Where are enemies?
  • 2Am I safe?
  • 3What should I do next?

    • Missing Calls

  • Call missing when your lane opponent disappears
  • Listen for missing calls from teammates
  • Retreat if multiple heroes are missing

    • Pro Tips

    ✅Glance at minimap after every last hit
    ✅Make minimap as large as comfortable
    ✅Use dedicated scan hotkey
    ✅Trust your instincts - if it feels dangerous, it probably is
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