History Trivia / Dota2

* TalkingToHimself: Despite having well over a hundred different heroes, there are scarcely more than ten or twenty voice actors to give them all voices. While some of these are fairly obvious (Anti-Mage, Beastmaster, Necrophos and Warlock are all voiced by Sam A. Mowry, and sound like the same person at different ages), quite a few are very surprising (Crystal Maiden, Drow Ranger, Enchantress, Mirana, Phantom Assassin, Spectre, and Vengeful Spirit are all voiced by Gin Hammond, and Timbersaw, Bristleback, Skywrath Mage, and Abaddon are all voiced by TJ Ramini).

** UpToEleven: Since the addition of Earth Spirit, it is now possible to play a match where all 10 heroes are voiced by Nolan North.

* OfficialFanSubmittedContent: Puck was the winning submission of a contest to create a hero based on the Faerie Dragon unit in ''Warcraft III''.

** Mars (upcoming)

* RelationshipVoiceActor: Could be coincidence, but in one game, both Jen Taylor and Gin Hammond end up voicing two occasions of pairs/rivals: Lina-Crystal Maiden and Windranger-Drow Ranger.

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** The voice actor for the Monkey King in the Chinese language version of ''Dota 2'' is Li Shihong, who is one of the many voice actors for Sun Wukong in the 1986 ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_to_the_West_(1986_TV_series) Journey to the West]]'' television series, considered to be one of the finest ''Journey to the West'' adaptations in the Chinese-language area.

** Similarly to Tinker in the above example, Oracle quotes the G-Man in Half-Life 2: Episode 2. Both are voiced by Micheal Shapiro.

** The voice actor for the Monkey King in the Chinese language version of Dota 2 is Li Shihong, who is one of the many voice actors for Sun Wukong in the 1986 ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_to_the_West_(1986_TV_series) Journey to the West]]'' television series, considered to be one of the finest ''Journey to the West'' adaptations in the Chinese-language area.

** Tinker is voiced by Harry S. Robins, who has done numerous voices for Creator/{{Valve|Software}}'s hit FirstPersonShooter series, VideoGame/{{Half-Life}}. Many of his [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTHHZ7IiOWw lines]] make reference to, if not direct quotations from, the series.

* TheOtherDarrin: Monkey King was voiced by Creator/MatthewMercer during his trailer, but when he becomes playable, he had his voice actor changed.

** The Monkey King is voiced by Creator/MatthewMercer, who also voiced the same character for ''VideoGame/HeroesOfNewerth'', though he used his usual BadassBaritone with no funny monkey noises to differentiate.

** The upcoming Monkey King is voiced by Creator/MatthewMercer, who also voiced the same character for ''VideoGame/HeroesOfNewerth''.

** Wraith King (remained Skeleton King until today)

** Storm Spirit, Dark Seer, Huskar, Undying, Templar Assassin, Abyssal Underlord

* FanNickname: Beyond simply shortening names for ease of use (Ie. Wraith King becomes WK, Abbadon becomes Abba), we have.
** The Animal Courier is referred to as a "chicken" due to its character model from the original Dota. For the same reason, the Flying Courier is referred to as a "crow". Acknowledged by Valve with "Cluckles the Brave" courier.
** Anti-Mage: "Anti-Fun," since his main mechanic punishes the opposing team for casting spells, which is a major component of the fun of the game. Also because [[MagikarpPower he's no fun to play against if he manages to get farmed]].
** Axe's ultimate, ''Culling Blade'', is colloquially referred to as a "Dunk" due to the jumping motion he makes prior to bringing the weapon down overhead on the target, much like a basketball dunk. It's also referred to as [[BadassBeard Culling Beard]], as part of his manly nature.
*** Earthshaker's ultimate, ''Echo Slam'' is also referred as a "Dunk". Referenced in his voice line, too!
** Bloodseeker: "Pubseeker", due to his high popularity in public / pickup games. He also goes by the moniker "Bloodcyka" (pronounced "Bloodsuka") for his popularity among [[{{AcceptableTargets}} Russians]] in the low-skill brackets [[note]]the curse word "сука" is synonymous with foul-mouthed or uncooperative Russians in the fan community. In case you're wondering, сука essentially means "bitch"[[/note]]. But, now that he is a viable pick in competitive scene...
*** He's also sometimes referred to as "Race Car" and "Ferrariseeker" due to the 6.79 patch which completely removes his speed cap when his ''Thirst'' passive is triggered.
** Chaos Knight, Ogre Magi, and Phantom Assassin are respectively referred to as Casino Knight, Casino Magi, and Casino Assassin, due to their RandomNumberGod based abilities.
** Chen: The creeps controlled by Chen's ''Holy Persuasion'' are collectively referred to as "the Chen army".
** Dark Seer: "Sonic" or "Sanic" due to the spikes on his back giving him the appearance of a [[SonicTheHedgehog hedgehog]], and his ''Surge'' ability allowing him to '''GO FAST'''.
** Disruptor: [[IncrediblyLamePun "Dis Raptor"]], given his mount of choice.
** Enchantress: ''{{Disney/Bambi}}". Her fun name at Dota 1.
** Faceless Void's ultimate, ''Chronosphere'', is sometimes referred to as a "blueberry" due to its appearance.
*** Also, Gorzerk. His fun name in Dota 1.
** The Hellbear neutral camp is referred to as "Tomato and Potato," due to their colors (yellow and red). It even ties in with the term "farming." The big red Hellbear Smasher also gets the moniker "Killer Tomato".
** Huskar is occasionally referred to as "UsefulNotes/MichaelJordan" since he jumps at the target with an overhead stabbing motion when casting ''Life Break'', similar to Axe's ultimate.
*** He's also occasionally known as "Franchise/{{Rambo}}".
** Invoker's ''Chaos Meteor'' is often dubbed "Chaos Meatball" (or just "meatball") because it looks like one. There's also the ''much'' less flattering "Injoker" for the hero himself, used when the player controlling him has no idea what they're doing.
** Although more prevalent in the original ''Defense of the Ancients'', the Iron Branch is sometimes referred to as the "GG Branch" due to its original description: "Wearing one of these ensures a Good Game."
** Lion's Aghanim's Scepter version of ''Finger Of Death'' which has an [=AoE=], shown as multiple beams, is referred to as ''Fist of Death''. Also ties in nicely with the DoubleEntendre of ''"Fingering"''/''"Fisting"'' the enemy.
** Nature's Prophet: His original name in ''[=DotA=]'' was Furion, but this was changed in the transition to ''[=DotA 2=]'' due to copyright reasons. However, his actual name (prior to it being redacted) is very rarely used due to being unpopular and Furion is frequently used instead. The game files still refer to him as Furion.
*** Others know him as Nature's [[IncrediblyLamePun Profit]] due to his farming abilities, and people's tendency to exploit them [[ComplacentGamingSyndrome regardless of whether the situation calls for it]].
*** There's also "Nature's Rat" for his split-pushing (i.e. "rat") capabilities.
** Night Stalker: [[DefogOfWar The Legal Map Hack]] for his Aghanim's Scepter upgrade. Sometimes, Batman... because he has bat wings and active at nights.
*** Keeper of the Light shares this name, as his Aghanim's Scepter gives him the same effect in daytime as Night Stalker's does at night.
** Speaking of Keeper of the Light, "Gandalf". Also his fun name in Dota 1.
** Phantom Lancer: "Cancer Lancer" or "Phantom Cancer" due to his rapid multiplication and the ability to win even the most hopeless games by "infesting" all the lanes with powerful illusions.
*** Related: Gyrocopter was "Chemocopter" during Phantom Lancer's heyday, due to ''Flak Cannon'' damaging the entire "Cancer Lancer" army at once.
** The item Rod of Atos is sometimes called the "Rod of Aui," after competitive player Aui_2000, one of the few pro players who advocates its utility.
** The Satyr Tormentor neutral creep's ''Shockwave'' spell, which it fires off as soon as enough heroes are in the area, is refered to as a [[VideoGame/StreetFighter "Hadouken"]].
** Shadow Fiend: "Swagger Fiend" due to his distinctive walk animation in the original ''Dota''. His new character model introduced in the Rekindling Soul update faithfully replicates the walk, and the nickname was acknowledged by Valve with his "Fiendish Swag" taunt.
** Slark: "Fishi", due to his appearance and (as a ganker) inevitable comparison to Riki.
** Spirit Breaker: Space Cow, after the [=PyrionFlax=] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpiCPz9Rth8 guide to Spirit Breaker]]. This later became an AscendedMeme with the Three Spirits patch; Earth Spirit refers to him as a "space cow" in some of his responses. Another name that's gaining some traction is [[IncrediblyLamePun Spirit Baker]]. His fun name is "Roadrunner".
** Treant Protector: "Tree" or "Treeman" for [[CaptainObvious being a tree person.]]
** Venomancer: "Bananamancer", due to his old model's curved posture and bright yellow-green color.
** Warlock's ultimate ''Chaotic Offering'' is sometimes referred to as the "Dropping the Rock" as a nod to its original name in War3 Dota, ''Rain of Chaos'', in which the Infernal would fall from the sky. It was changed to its current form since both ''Rain of Chaos'' and the Infernal are owned by Blizzard.
** Windranger: "Windginger", because she's a redhead.[[note]]And because fans didn't like her name being changed from Windrunner[[/note]]
** Witch Doctor: "The Walking Fountain," because of his constant [=AoE=] heal and ultimate. His ultimate is given the name "Dubstep Ward" for its sound effect.
*** "Magic Coconut" is a semi-common name for his Paralyzing Cask spell, especially when it achieves some truly impressive bounces. Acknowledged by Valve with his "Bonker the Mad" Immortal item, that change his Cask into a coconut.
** Zeus: "Mario," since his model design (one of the earliest and worst in the game, to the point where Valve have restricted additions of cosmetics to him until the model is redesigned) bears uncanny similarities to [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Nintendo's mascot]]. Valve acknowledged this with his Taunt item, "Heavenly Jump".
** [=ChrisC=], a developer at Valve, is frequently nicknamed "Bot Guy", as he's often the only one who works on the AI hero bots.
** The Scythe of Vyse has always been referred to as "The Sheepstick" by players and even some heroes (because it turns a target into sheep). In fact, VideoGame/HeroesOfNewerth has an {{Expy}} called the Kuldra's Sheepstick. [[TheArtifact Interestingly]], it turns unit into pigs.
** When Crystal Maiden uses her ultimate, ''Freezing Field'', casters sometimes refer this as "[[Disney/{{Frozen}} Let it Go]]".
** Sometimes, players refers to heroes redundantly. Such as Kotl of the Light, Potm of the Moon (Mirana), Qop of Pain, etc. In a similar vein, we have "Dota of the Ancients" for the game itself.
** The act of playing DOTA until sunrise is known in Spanish as "[=amaneciDOTA=]", which literally means "big all nighter".

** Carine Bloodhoof the Tauren Chieftain was changed completely in character concept and became Elder Titan.
** Thrall, the protagonist of the Orc campaign from ''WarcraftIII'', was simply named after his title, Disruptor.

*** He's also sometimes referred to as "Race Car" and "Ferrari Seeker" due to the 6.79 patch which completely removes his speed cap when his ''Thirst'' passive is triggered.

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** Bloodseeker: "Pubseeker", due to his high popularity in public / pickup games. He also goes by the moniker "Bloodcyka" for his popularity among [[{{AcceptableTargets}} Russians]] in the low-skill brackets [[note]]the curse word "сука" is synonymous with foul-mouthed or uncooperative Russians in the fan community. In case you're wondering, сука essentially means "bitch"[[/note]]. But, now that he is a viable pick in competitive scene...

* HeyItsThatVoice: A lot of the voice actors worked on Valve's previous games, so it's not surprising to hear familiar voices.
** The Invoker is [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Spy and Pyro]], as well as [[VideoGame/Left4Dead The Helicopter Pilot]].
** Creator/EllenMcLain is the Broodmother and the Death Prophet.
** The Lich, the Shadow Shaman, the Sniper, and Pugna are [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Heavy and Demoman]].
** The Legion Commander and the Winter Wyvern are [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 Alyx Vance.]]
** The Tinker is [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 Dr. Isaac Kleiner]].
*** Which makes it pretty funny when Dr. Kleiner becomes an alternate announcer for the games.
** Lina, Medusa, Puck, and the Windranger are [[VideoGame/Left4Dead2 Zoey]] and [[VideoGame/{{Halo}} Cortana]].
** The Earthshaker, the Shadow Fiend, Pudge, the Storm Spirit, the Ancient Apparition, the Dark Seer, and the Doom Bringer are [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Sniper]], [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 Dr. Odessa Cubbage, and the citizens]].
** Creator/NolanNorth [[ManOfAThousandVoices is]] the Lone Druid, the Lycanthrope, the Shadow Demon, the Brewmaster, the Gyrocopter, Meepo, the Troll Warlord, the Keeper of the Light, the Ogre Magi, and the Earth Spirit.
** Creator/TonyTodd, who voiced the Vortigaunts, is the Dragon Knight, the Night Stalker, and Viper.
** The Elder Titan is [[VideoGame/Left4Dead Bill]] and [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 Father Grigori]].
** Creator/DeeBradleyBaker (who played most of the Infected in Left 4 Dead, as well as [[VideoGame/{{Portal}} Atlas and P-Body]]) is the Techies.
** Creator/FredTatasciore (who played at least SOME of the Infected) is the Ursa Warrior, the Disruptor, the Spirit Breaker, the Treant Protector, Undying, and the Warlock's Golem.
** People might know the Oracle better as the [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 G-Man or Barney.]]
** For voice-actors who have been in non-Valve things...
*** [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Fatman]] is the Chaos Knight, the Phantom Lancer, and Rubick.
*** [[VideoGame/TheWalkingDead Lee Everett]] and [[StarWarsTheCloneWars Pong Krell]] are the Faceless Void, the Skeleton King, the Venomancer, the Batrider, Huskar, Jakiro, and the Ember Spirit.
*** The Bounty Hunter, the Silencer, and Clinkz are [[Anime/GhostInTheShellStandAloneComplex Reiko, Tsujisaki]], and [[Film/RoboCop1987 Lieutenant Hedgecock]].
*** [[VideoGame/MetroidOtherM Madeline Bergman]] is the Announcer, Luna, the Naga Siren, the Queen of Pain, and the Templar Assassin.
*** The Anti-Mage, Slardar, the Warlock, the Beastmaster, the Necrophos, Clockwerk, and the Shopkeeper are [[VideoGame/Sly2BandOfThieves Arpeggio]], [[VideoGame/{{Penumbra}} Dr. Richard Eminiss]], and [[VideoGame/AmnesiaTheDarkDescent Baron Alexander of Brennenburg]].
*** [[VideoGame/SuperPaperMario Bowser]], [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Meta Knight, and Panther Caroso]] are Razor, the Tidehunter, Tiny, Zeus, Chen, Nature's Prophet, and Leshrac.
*** David Scully, who voiced [[Franchise/SlyCooper Dimitri, Sir Raleigh]], and [[Franchise/{{Halo}} Sgt. Avery Johnson]], voices Sven, the Juggernaut, Dazzle, Morphling, the Weaver, the Bane Elemental, and the Sand King.
*** The Timbersaw, the Skywrath Mage, the Bristleback, and Abaddon are [[Series/{{NCIS}} Mossad Officer Malachi Ben-Gidon]] and [[Series/TwentyFour Tarin Faroush]].
*** The Axe, the Bloodseeker, Enigma, and Kunkka are VideoGame/DukeNukem.
*** Terrorblade is [[WesternAnimation/BeastWars Depthcharge]], [[{{VideoGame/Halo4}} Jul M'dama]], [[VideoGame/InjusticeGodsAmongUs Lobo]], and [[WesternAnimation/SpiderManUnlimited Lord Tyger]].

** Bloodseeker: "Pubseeker", due to his high popularity in public / pickup games. He also goes by the moniker "Bloodcyka" for his popularity among [[{{AcceptableTargets}} Russians]] in the low-skill brackets [[note]]the curse word "сука" is synonymous with foul-mouthed or uncooperative Russians in the fan community. In case your wondering, сука essentially means "bitch"[[/note]]. But, now that he is a viable pick in competitive scene...

** Lion's Aghanim's Scepter version of ''Finger Of Death'' which has an [=AoE=], shown as multiple beams, is referred to as ''Fist of Death''.