Map+dota+690+ai: !free!

Unlike Dota 2, the 690 AI map has old-school backdoor protection (creeps must be near the tower). However, the AI is terrible at defending split pushes. Heroes like Nature’s Prophet or Furion are overpowered against the AI because the computer cannot prioritize teleporting to multiple lanes simultaneously.

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If you miss the raw, unforgiving DotA of the late 2000s but want opponents who actually challenge you without needing 4 friends, Map + Dota 690 + AI is a dream. It’s not perfect (the old map’s balance and rare pathing bugs show its age), but for solo practice or nostalgic LAN parties, it’s the best single-player DotA experience available. Unlike Dota 2, the 690 AI map has