Enemy took the runes. Runes in Dota 2: how to control runes in mid
Runes lost means that during laning the enemy mid player took 2 or more power and water runes than you. Bounty and wisdom runes do not count.
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How to fix “enemy took the runes”?
- 1Watch the clock before every even minute and push the wave to reach the rune in time.
- 2Have your Bottle ready for the rune and check the rune on your side.
- 3Ask your support to stand at the rune or ward it.
- 4If the enemy got the rune, expect their rotation and warn the side lanes.
How common at each rank
share of matches with the mistake- Herald—
- Guardian2%
- Crusader5%
- Archon11%
- Legend4%
- Ancient0%
- Divine0%
- —Herald
- 2%Guardian
- 5%Crusader
- 11%Archon
- 4%Legend
- 0%Ancient
- 0%Divine
Most common on heroes
How the coach counts it
What is “enemy took the runes” in Dota 2?
In mid, runes decide who rotates first and who wins trades. Your opponent reached runes more often and got a Bottle refill, haste or damage while you were last-hitting.
How does the coach find this mistake?
For the mid player the coach counts power and water runes you and the enemy mid took during laning. A gap of 2 or more in the opponent's favor triggers this moment. A mid without a direct opponent is not rated.
Why does “enemy took the runes” cost games?
Every rune your opponent takes gives them a rotation or a won trade. Two or three extra runes over the lane often explain a lost mid without obvious last-hitting mistakes.