Why do Pro Players always hit the Ranged Barracks first?

Can't help but notice this. I'm an average player but everytime i go for the racks i'll hit the melee one first cuz the megacreeps do more damage and have more health than the range. Doesn't it seem more worth it to get the melee one first?


Dota 2 6.79
  • Melee Barracks HP regen increased from 2.5 to 5
  • Ranged Barracks HP regen decreased from 2.5 to 0
  • Ranged Barracks HP reduced from 1500 to 1200 and armor increased from 5 to 10 (same EHP vs physical damage)
So now there is a reason to attack the ranged rax first, if you don't think you can get both, or if you're just slowly whittling it down.

The ranged rax don't regenerate health, so unless they have a Treant Protector any damage you do to the ranged rax will be permanent while the melee rax will regenerate health over time. It's the better option when the enemies buy back/are respawning soon and you don't have time to kill both.

It depends on the situation. If the team doesn't think they can for sure get the melee rax down it is better to go for the range rax because they won't regen. Getting melee rax is of course always preferable but at least getting something done that won't be undone if you can't finish the job is still better than nothing.

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