Gaming
roshan
What does roshan mean?
Dota 2's powerful neutral monster sat in his own pit. Kill him and a hero grabs the Aegis of the Immortal, which revives them once on death. Teams build whole moves around taking him.
"We've got smoke up, let's sneak Rosh while their carry is farming bot."
Origin
Named after a boss in Warcraft III by an early DotA mapmaker; the name carried over into Dota 2.
Frequently asked questions
What does Roshan drop?
On his first death and onwards he drops the Aegis of the Immortal, which revives the holder once. Later kills also drop Cheese and other rewards.
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