MOBAs and lane control

Heroes and creeps meet in a laneHeroes clash in the laneThe minimap connects the lane to the wider battlefield
Dota 2Heroes and creeps meet in a lane
  1. Heroes clash in the lane
  2. The minimap connects the lane to the wider battlefield
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Heroes divide between lanes and shared objectives, converting local success into team-wide map advantage.

Design tips

  • Make the cost of leaving a lane and the value of team objectives visible to everyone.

Examples