Spider of purple nightmare

Spider of purple nightmare

In Dota 2, there are two heroes that are often associated with spiders: Broodmother and Nyx Assassin.

Broodmother is a hero that relies on spawning spiderlings to overwhelm her opponents. She can also create webs to move around the map quickly and gain bonuses while on them. Her ultimate ability, Insatiable Hunger, grants her increased attack speed and lifesteal.

Nyx Assassin, on the other hand, doesn't necessarily summon spiders, but his lore describes him as a being that resembles an arthropod, with sharp claws and the ability to burrow underground. His abilities focus on disabling and killing his enemies, and he can also reflect damage with his spiked carapace ability.

Both heroes can be strong in the right hands, but they require different playstyles and strategies to be effective.