It's different in many ways from the standard MOBA, but most players should finally be able to pick up game in the genre thanks to Heroes of the Storm.
MOBAs are incredibly popular, with the market bringing in $54 million a month in the U.S. alone, according to industry-intelligence firm SuperData Research. However, mega-hits like League of Legends and Dota 2 dominate the field.
When it comes to MOBAs, which hero does what? Here are the most important roles in Heroes of the Storm, League of Legends, and Dota 2 -- and how they work.