Dota 2 players celebrate a significant milestone as one of the most iconic and recognizable heroes, Pudge, officially becomes the most played character, surpassing a staggering one billion matches. According to Dotabuff, a platform tracking real-time Dota 2 match statistics, Pudge has been picked 1,000,193,451 times at the time of writing.

Dota 2 PudgeImage: dotabuff.comBoasting a KDA ratio of 2.38, Pudge's closest competitor is Phantom Assassin with 704 million matches. The ranking of most popular heroes continues with Sniper (692 million), Invoker (653 million), and Juggernaut (627 million).

While some players harbor animosity towards Pudge due to his gameplay mechanics and design, others adore him. Regardless, the hero has undeniably cemented his status as the most popular character in Dota 2. Statistics reveal an impressive 33.03% pick rate for Pudge among players.

However, it's worth noting that popularity doesn't always translate to effectiveness. Despite his billion-strong fan base, Pudge's win rate sits at 50.96%, preventing him from claiming top spots in tier lists. 

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