Position 2 overview
Pos 2 (Mid) is a solo on the middle lane against the enemy's mid. It gets the first bonus from the Bounty rune and the Power Rune at minute 2.
Tinker is a pos 2 INT mid with the Rearm abuse mechanic. Aether Lens + Scepter are mandatory.
Game phases on this position
| Lane | Lane phase 0-10 minutes. Solo mid. Bottle ASAP, tracking the Power Rune at minute 2. The shop strategy — don't miss a single creep. |
| Mid-game | Mid-game 10-25 minutes. Active ganks via TP scroll onto the side lanes. Aghanim's Shard at minute 18 (Power Rune). |
| Late | Late 25+ minutes. Team focus: your spells are ready every teamfight. Refresher Orb or Octarine Core for double ultimates. |
Build and key spike
The main window is 20 min · BoT + Scepter. Before this timing it's important not to give away extra deaths and to keep a steady farm.
The full hero build is on the Tinker guide page in the "Item build" section.
Umbrella modules for this position
- Last-Hit Helper — stabilizes the farm phase, +50-100 GPM on pos 1-2.
- Info Screen — enemy approach through the fog, critical for all roles.
- Item Auto-Use — auto-cast BKB / Glimmer / Force on trigger.
- Combo Builder — instant-cast spells for mids.
FAQ
Can you play Tinker on other positions?
Yes. Most heroes are played on several positions. See other Tinker position guides in the navigation or on the hero guide page.
What's Tinker's win rate on pos 2?
By OpenDota data the win rate on this position is close to the average (48.8%) — the exact per-position figure updates daily. At high ranks effectiveness depends on knowing the matchups.
Is the position suitable for beginners?
Pos 2 requires good farm and an understanding of power spikes. For your first 50 games on a hero, it's better to pick pos 1.
Where do I get a ready config?
In the CFG section — ready script builds with binds for Tinker. One-click import by code.