Warding is crucial for map control and vision advantage in Dota 2. This comprehensive guide covers the most effective ward spots after the 7.38b update, ensuring optimal map awareness and team safety.

Essential Warding Principles:

• Place wards on high ground for maximum vision
• Protect key objectives and routes
• Anticipate enemy movements
• Maintain vision around Roshan pit
• Counter-ward enemy observer wards

Radiant Safe Lane Wards:

• Small camp pull spot to prevent enemy pulls
• Triangle entrance for early ganks
• River rune spot for mid rotations
• Jungle entrance to spot rotations

Dire Safe Lane Wards:

• Outpost area for defensive vision
• Small camp block ward
• T1 tower protection ward
• River entrance ward

Mid Lane Priority Spots:

• Power rune locations (both sides)
• High ground near T1 towers
• River entrance points
• Roshan pit approach

Pro Tips:

1. Use smokes to safely place deep wards
2. Coordinate ward timing with objectives
3. Deward common spots regularly
4. Place defensive wards during teamfights
5. Use sentry wards to protect key positions

Late Game Warding:

• Secure Roshan pit vision
• Ward enemy jungle entrances
• Protect high ground approaches
• Control outpost areas
• Deep wards for split push safety

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Placing wards in predictable spots
• Warding without map awareness
• Ignoring dewarding duties
• Poor ward timing
• Clustering wards too close together

Remember to adapt ward positions based on game phase and enemy movements. Effective warding wins games through superior vision control and strategic advantage.

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