How to Get Out of Herald
The Herald rank is roughly 0–770 MMR. We break down why players get stuck here and exactly what to sharpen so you can consistently climb to Guardian and beyond.
Why players get stuck at Herald
Typical reasons that keep players on the Herald rank:
- Too few last-hits: you lack the gold for key items and fall behind in power.
- Playing "blind" — you rarely look at the minimap and get ganked regularly.
- No grasp of roles: everyone goes core and the lanes fall apart.
- Frequent pointless deaths feed the enemy gold and experience.
A plan to climb to Guardian
A checklist that actually moves your rating up from Herald:
- Practice last-hitting: aim for 40–50 creeps killed by the 10th minute.
- Glance at the minimap every few seconds — it saves you from ganks.
- Settle on a role and don't fight your teammates over the lane.
- Buy consumables and at least one or two wards per game.
- Don't die "out of nowhere": a living hero is worth more than a dead one with an item.
Rating grows from your win rate over the long run, not the number of games. It's better to play fewer matches, but focused and on your role, than to grind "on autopilot". A detailed breakdown of climbing is in the guide on how to raise MMR.
Which heroes to climb on
At Herald, pick simple heroes without complex micro-control — it's easier to focus on farming and the map that way. Don't spread yourself across the whole hero pool: a small set of practiced picks for your role gives a more predictable result than "a hero for every game".
Which heroes are strong right now and carry games most easily — see the tier list of heroes for MMR boosting. And for the breakdown of roles and what to do on each position — the guide to roles and positions.
How much MMR to Guardian
One rank in Dota 2 is about 770 MMR, and a win brings roughly +25. So to get out of Herald into Guardian you need around 31 net wins (counting losses, it'll be more matches).
Where exactly the boundaries of every medal fall — in the Dota 2 rank table.
If you want it faster
Climbing out of Herald on your own means dozens of games and time. If you don't have it (or you're sick of toxic matches), your rating can be raised by top-100 EU boosters: by solo boost or in coaching mode, where you play yourself and a coach points out mistakes along the way — that's closer to coaching.
Whether it's safe for your account and whether a ban is coming — an honest breakdown in the guide on whether MMR boosting is safe. Over 5 years and 5,000+ orders we've had 0 bans.
Frequently asked questions
How much MMR is there from Herald to Guardian?
The Herald rank is roughly 0–770 MMR. To reach the Guardian medal you need to gain about 770 MMR, i.e. close out 770 MMR. One win gives roughly +25 MMR.
How many games does it take to get out of Herald?
With a win rate above 50% one rank takes about 31 net wins. Counting losses that's a few dozen games, so consistency and win rate decide it, not just the number of matches.
Can I order a boost out of Herald?
Yes. Top-100 EU boosters will lift your account from Herald to Guardian and higher — fast and with no bans. Solo boost and a coaching mode with a review of your mistakes are both available.
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