Caught alone. Getting caught alone in Dota 2: how to stop starting fights solo
Caught alone means no ally stood near you 3 seconds before the first hit on you, and the fight ended with at least two deaths on your team.
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How to fix “caught alone”?
- 1In the midgame, move across the map with at least one ally.
- 2Do not walk ahead of your team onto the enemy side without vision.
- 3If you initiate, wait until your allies are within spell range.
How common at each rank
share of matches with the mistake- Herald—
- Guardian28%
- Crusader18%
- Archon36%
- Legend32%
- Ancient25%
- Divine28%
- —Herald
- 28%Guardian
- 18%Crusader
- 36%Archon
- 32%Legend
- 25%Ancient
- 28%Divine
Most common on heroes
How the coach counts it
What is “caught alone” in Dota 2?
The enemy started the fight on you while your nearest ally was far away. Your team came to help, but the fight began on the enemy's terms and was lost.
How does the coach find this mistake?
The coach checks where your allies stood 3 seconds before the first damage on you. Nobody nearby and at least two deaths for your team means you were caught alone.
Why does “caught alone” cost games?
Catching one hero gives the enemy a free start: the first death, ultimates used and a numbers advantage before your team arrives.
How it differs from similar mistakes
- Death without information
Caught alone: the coach looks at your allies. Nobody was near you 3 seconds before the first hit, and your team lost two or more heroes. Death without info: the coach looks at vision, nobody saw the killers before the fight.
- Caught while smoked
Caught alone: enemies opened the fight on you while you had no allies nearby. Caught in smoke: your group moved under Smoke of Deceit and lost more heroes than it killed.