With the rise of esports and competitive gaming rapidly approaching, everyone is looking for ways to get better at their sport. After launching their open beta last week, FirstBlood.io is already about to add a new game mode and feature. A game mode that has been a Dota 2 community favorite for some time, now. That feature is, 1v1 solomid! Read more on how to win at 1v1 and the benefits of it while playing on FirstBlood.io!

What is 1v1 solomid mode, exactly? How do you win?

An infamous game mode within Dota 2, 1v1 solomid pits two players head to head in the midlane and crowns victory to the first player to kill their opponent twice or destroy an enemy tower. That’s it! The games are usually much quicker than full 5v5 matches, but still give you the ability to learn, to practice, and to test item builds with your desired hero.

Why would I play 1v1 instead of 5v5?