Dota 2 Herald Rank: MMR, Stars and Ranked Tips
Dota 2 Herald is the first medal on the ranked ladder, followed by Guardian. Its five stars mark estimated MMR brackets, not separate game modes. Find your bracket below, then use the lane example to choose a practical habit for your next match.
What MMR is Herald in Dota 2?
Dota 2 Herald starts at approximately 0 MMR. Its fifth star begins at approximately 616 MMR.
Herald begins at the bottom of the community-estimated ladder. Being in Herald does not establish how long someone has played or which heroes they know. Read the medal as a rating bracket, then assess individual decisions separately.
For example, 200 MMR falls in Herald 2. The estimated Herald 3 threshold is 308 MMR, leaving a gap of 108 MMR. This is a rating difference, not a fixed number of wins; the gains and losses in your actual matches determine your progress.
| Dota 2 rank | Estimated MMR | Tracked profiles | Share of sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herald 1 | 0–153 MMR | 9,102 | 0.10% |
| Herald 2 | 154–307 MMR | 145,824 | 1.66% |
| Herald 3 | 308–461 MMR | 154,756 | 1.76% |
| Herald 4 | 462–615 MMR | 185,197 | 2.11% |
| Herald 5 | 616–769 MMR | 206,183 | 2.35% |
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Dota 2 Herald rank distribution
Herald accounts for 8.00% of the tracked sample: 701,062 profiles out of 8,768,273. The snapshot was retrieved on Nov 1, 2026.
The medal share combines all five stars. Profiles below this medal include only lower medal families, so that figure is not your exact personal percentile.
This is a tracked-profile sample rather than a census of active players. Its retrieval date does not establish when each profile was observed.
Which Dota 2 ranks surround Herald?
Herald is the first Dota 2 medal. Guardian is the next medal above it.
Use the next star for a smaller goal or the next medal for a broader one. Both tables use the same estimated thresholds.
| Dota 2 rank | Estimated entry MMR | Position on the ladder |
|---|---|---|
| Herald | ~0 MMR | This medal |
| Guardian | ~770 MMR | Next medal |
Dota 2 Herald tips: make the next lane wave playable
You are low on health while an enemy hero stands beside the next creep wave. Your healing item is coming on the courier. Walking forward could secure a last hit, but it also puts you within reach of an enemy spell and attacks.
- Contest or recover?. If you cannot approach without taking heavy damage, stay within a safe distance and wait for the delivery. Use regeneration from a position where the enemy cannot immediately interrupt it. When health allows, return to contest the wave. Missing a creep can cost less than dying and missing the waves that follow.
- Check the decision. Watch the moment before you stepped forward. Compare the creep you wanted with your health, the visible opponent and the courier distance. Look for a safer position from which you could still gain experience, rather than judging the choice only by whether the last hit succeeded.
A Dota 2 Herald practice checklist
- Separate movement from last-hit timingPractice approaching a creep before its health becomes low, then attacking for the final hit. Unnecessary attacks push the wave and change where the next contest happens. Use a hero you know so learning its attack animation does not compete with learning every spell.
- Buy recovery before the lane becomes unplayableCheck your health and regeneration while the courier can still arrive in time. If you have already used your supplies, make a deliberate purchase instead of waiting until an opponent can force you away from every creep.
- Keep the practice task specific to your roleIf you are farming, review a missed last hit or unsafe approach. If you are supporting, review whether your position let you help your partner without taking free damage. The same lane can contain different useful tasks for each player.
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Dota 2 Herald rank FAQ
What MMR do I need for Herald in Dota 2?
The estimated entry point for Herald is 0 MMR. Check the star table for the rest of the bracket; these are community estimates, not guaranteed Valve promotion rules.
What rank comes after Herald in Dota 2?
Guardian follows Herald on the Dota 2 medal ladder. The comparison above uses the same estimated thresholds as the rest of this page.
How can I improve from Herald in Dota 2?
Choose a familiar hero and review one repeatable lane problem, such as arriving late to a last hit or staying with too little health. Practice a specific adjustment across several matches. A Herald medal alone does not tell you which mechanic needs work; your own lane decisions provide better evidence.
Is Herald the lowest Dota 2 rank?
Herald is the first medal family on the Dota 2 ranked ladder. Guardian comes next. An uncalibrated account is not a separate medal below Herald, and a low medal does not automatically mean the player is new to Dota 2.