How to get out of Herald

If you want to climb from Herald to Guardian, these are the only three skills you need to practice. These 3 tips are the most common fundamental mistakes I see that keep people in the trench for thousands of games. Practice these and you will GAIN MMR AND ESCAPE TO A NEW TRENCH!

How to get out of Guardian - COMING SOON

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Herald Hard Mode
5:51 - Last Hits
10:05 - Harass
12:55 - Example 1
15:24 - Example 2
21:46 - Example 3
28:48 - Flexible Picks
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[tidemaned]

im 4k and i still feel like i need to watch this whole video for no apparent reason

[EliHansen]

I used to like and comment for the algorithmn but now i understand; it actually raises my mmr when i interact with the video that's really cool

[mcdinkysgarage]

As a previously permanent 10 MMR Herald, I've seen Herald contain 3 things: A. a lot of the ADHD people who can't concentrate for the whole hour, B. a lot of angry people who will grief or DC if things don't go perfectly, and C. kids who play around for fun without ever learning the actual mechanics of the game.

Zack advice is good.

[tristanvernooy]

As a core, I've recently started saying over mic "I'm hitting creeps" whenever there's a big wave so my support knows I'm not going to help them with any kill opportunities.

It's pretty easy to do and will often stop my supports from trying to force things or let them know they are alone without their core.

Just thought I'd throw this out there for my other sub 3k homies as it's seemed to help in my games

[ocab]

Forever ago you made a replay review for me and that helped a ton, from mid guardian to ancient now.
Thanks a lot for the content, climbing is not hard at all; you and gameleap really did wonders for me.

[keek]

I was herald 3 a few months ago before the ranked calibration.

I’m now crusader 3.

Winrate as 2/3 = 35%
Winrate as 1 = 50%
Winrate as 5 = 65% over 80 games.

So basically, I got out of herald because of you! Thanks!!

[InfernalsWrath]

I hope this is a "how to get out of...." Series

[chronology]

I need get out of Guardian. Calibrated Guardian II, now Guardian IV, getting close to Guardian V, 1300ish.

I was a former 3.7K MMR player circa 2012-2016. I almost got 4K MMR, but of course, I wasn’t good enough, then.

[pcxxy]

Such a beautifully put together video, deserves tons of views and likes

[AmirulAsyraf-mqbx]

Somehow I feel like I never think critically what to do in micro level. My first ever calibration was 3.5k since mmr introduction. However I rarely play ranked but only calibrate once awhile across one decade. Now Im at 2.4k but the game feels hard. After watching this video, I think I would fall to herald long ago if I play ranked everyday. Im main support since forever. My denies is under 5 every game. My lasthit under 70. Im glad you make this video. It made me realize Im half herald all along.

[MrPianMann]

Not me being divine 5 watching a video on how to get out of Herald

[bolverk]

I started my out of herald grind in november im now sitting at Archon 1 thanks to all of these videos and taking the time to properly learn the game and work on my mistakes. It can be done hell I had a game the other day that my team was losing and we were 20k behind, we pulled it together and had a massive comeback. Keep trying keep practicing and actually want to get better and you will.

[GiraffeBlues]

20:45 cracks me up every fucking time "MMMMmmmmMmMmMm, i wouldnt reccomMENd thAAAaAaAt"

[EliHansen]

Commenting for the algorithm and sharing for my stack, keep it coming

[manuelmarce]

There's a poster in reddit with 10k hrs but he can't get out of herald 5. He needs to see this. Hope he gets out of the trench.

And btw, amazing cast on esl, Z! The Razor prediction on day 2 was so fire! You both did amazing!

[size-phey]

Has anyone experienced better games since they came out with toxic chat reporting? Ive been climbing so fast since they changed the reporting system. I think it keeps people from being so antagonistic and egostistical. I get a lot more teamwork and cooperation. I havn't had an intentional griefer in a few months.

[yohanaja]

Yo this guide is for real, Im on 7 win streaks on my herald since i watched and applied this, 3 games away for guardian! thanks!

[MyChiliIceCream]

I got recalibrated from herald 4 to guardian 4. Im just happy I get to play with people who aren't complete beginner. Games are a little bit less frustrating.

[zrschmttrlng]

I feel you. Got stuck in very very low MMR (~200) when I was new to Doat and each an every game was a complete stomp. After I was skilled enough from one day to another I got a 20-30 win streak and now the games are more even. 😀

[Jeff-yjjn]

Where was this video a year ago Zack?! You could have saved me so many hours. I am now on the edge of Archon...can't wait for the Crusader version. Two things you didn't mention: the game is so much better in Crusader. Way more fun and engaging. It is not just about progressing up the level - it is about getting of of the shit and playing a highly challenging and amazingly complex game and having fun. That doesn't happen almost all of the time in herald.

One other observation as I looked back on my own games. My cores are generally not getting more than 50 LHs in the first 10 minutes in Crusader... this isn't just a herald problem. I know you didn't say that it is just a herald problem... but that first objective you listed is just as important in the next two tiers (at least).

Finally - there are a ton of 'career' dota players in crusader. I've recently played with an entire team and each player had more than 4000 games of experience. That is stunning to me. Combined 16, 000 games of experience. And these are the most frustrating games, because the 'career crusaders' don't seem to still have the will to win. They aren't improving. They don't communicate. They don't take suggestions to itemize vs. the other team. They tend to tilt early. They are just grumpy silent robots. That lose 50% of their games. What do I do about these people!? I know... I need to be 1000 mmr better and win. That is hard to do as a support in crusader... No one has read this far, so I'll stop ranting.

Keep up the amazing content!