 Dota 2 is played in matches between two five @-@ player teams , each of which occupies a base in a corner of the playing field . Each player controls one of 111 playable characters , called " heroes " , that feature unique abilities and styles of play . During a match , the player collects gold , items , and experience points for their hero , while fighting heroes of the opposite team . A team wins by being the first to destroy the other side 's " Ancient " building , located within the opposing base . 
 Dota 2 is played in matches between two five @-@ player teams , each of which <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>occupies</mark></a> a base in a corner of the playing field . Each player <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>controls</mark></a> one of 111 playable characters , called " heroes " , that feature unique abilities and styles of play . During a match , the player <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>collects</mark></a> gold , items , and experience points for their hero , while fighting heroes of the opposite team . A team <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>wins</mark></a> by being the first to destroy the other side <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>" Ancient " building , located within the opposing base . 
Dota 2 is played in matches between two five @-@ player teams , each of which occupy a base in a corner of the playin field . Each player control one of 111 playable characters , called " heroes " , that feature unique abilities and styles of play . During a match , da player collect gold , items , and experience points for their hero , while fightin heroes of tdaopposite team . A team win by being thdairst to destroy the other side  " Ancient " building , located within the opposing base .