What Is the Story Behind Lao Yang Er’s Legendary 2v5 Feat in The Do Tower?
In the early days of DotA, when the game was still a Warcraft III custom map, a tale spread like wildfire among players—Lao Yang Er’s 2v5 victory, a moment that turned an ordinary pub game into a legendary myth. It was a time of unregulated servers and unpredictable matches, where underdogs sometimes rose to create unforgettable moments.
The match began normally, but halfway through, three of Lao Yang Er’s teammates abandoned, leaving only him (playing Phantom Assassin) and a novice Crystal Maiden to face five opponents. The enemy, overconfident with superior gold and numbers, pushed relentlessly toward their base. Most would concede, but Lao Yang Er refused to surrender.
He coordinated with his teammate: “Stick to support—freeze enemies, slow them down.” When the enemy charged into the base, the carry led the way. Crystal Maiden cast Frostbite on the enemy Phantom Lancer; Lao Yang Er blinked in with Black King Bar active, landing a critical Coup de Grace that one-shot the carry. He silenced the midlaner with Stifling Dagger and took him down next. The remaining three scattered, but Freezing Field slowed them enough for Lao Yang Er to eliminate them all.
The enemy regrouped, but Lao Yang Er seized control. He farmed the jungle efficiently, building Butterfly for evasion and Divine Rapier for raw damage. Every skirmish became a team wipe—his precise positioning and timing turning chaos into victory. The enemy grew frustrated, making careless mistakes.
In the final assault, the enemy defended their Ancient desperatly. Lao Yang Er blinked into the fray, slicing through lines with his buffed Phantom Assassin. Crystal Maiden’s ultimate cleared support, and together they destroyed the Ancient. The server chat exploded with disbelief.
This feat became a myth because it defied all odds. 2v5 requires exceptional skill, calm under pressure, and strategic genius. Lao Yang Er’s victory proved that in DotA, no game is over until the Ancient falls—cementing his place as a legend. Players shared the replay across forums, and the story lives on as a reminder of the game’s endless possibilities.