1. What is WAR in Dota 2?

WAR (Wins Above Replacement) is a non-standard metric in Dota 2 that attempts to quantify a player's overall contribution to their team's performance compared to an average replacement-level player.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• Kills — Number of enemy heroes killed
• Assists — Number of kills participated in
• Deaths — Number of times killed
• GPM — Gold Per Minute
• XPM — Experience Per Minute
• HeroDamage — Total damage dealt to enemy heroes
• TowerDamage — Total damage dealt to enemy structures

Explanation: The formula weights different performance factors to estimate a player's overall impact on the game outcome.

3. Importance of WAR Calculation

Details: While not an official metric, WAR can help players understand their overall contribution beyond simple KDA ratios, especially in complex games where different roles have different impact metrics.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your match statistics from the post-game screen. All values must be non-negative integers. Higher WAR values indicate greater contribution to your team's performance.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is WAR an official Dota 2 statistic?
A: No, this is a community-created metric inspired by similar concepts in other sports.

Q2: What is a good WAR value?
A: Values vary by role and game length, but generally: 0-1 (below average), 1-2 (average), 2-3 (good), 3+ (exceptional).

Q3: Why are kills weighted more than assists?
A: Kills typically have more direct game impact, though the exact weights can be adjusted based on different analytical models.

Q4: Does this account for different positions?
A: This basic version doesn't, but advanced versions might include position-specific adjustments.

Q5: How accurate is WAR?
A: It provides a rough estimate but can't capture all aspects of Dota 2 performance like positioning, spell usage, or teamwork.