HotS streamlines MOBA complexity with shared XP and fixed roles. The meta shifts based on battleground objectives and hero synergy, emphasising rotations and timing over farming.

Roles & Flexibility

Teams consist of a Tank, Solo‑laner (Bruiser), Ranged Assassin, Melee Assassin and Healer/Support. Some heroes flex between roles. Stuns, burst damage and sustain are drafted to suit the battleground and the objective’s needs.

Objectives & Rotations

Each map has unique objectives — shrines, tributes, altars. Clearing waves for XP and rotating as a group to contest objectives is key. Winning objectives summons Punishers, Dragon Knights or curses, which help push lanes. Map awareness and shot‑calling decide games more than mechanical outplays.

Climbing Tips

At lower ranks, soak lanes and avoid 5‑man brawls before level 10. Mid‑level players should rotate efficiently and coordinate ultimates. Advanced players flex pick heroes based on map and enemy drafts, abuse vision bushes and time camps/structures around objective spawns.