Bots are grouping in base again :( Tested while playing on Dire

Its not a bug or anything like that, but i'm just here to tell you this is the only bot script that works. Literally. Thank you, Mr. Bot Messiah.

Thank you so much for your new update bro, now they will use neutral items and buy more reasonable items, really appreciate that. But looks like there is new issue, they won't fight back when you chasing them, especially when the bot alone with no ally around, and they fight less aggressively then before, I know this is not an easy job, can you please fix that?

> all bots starts their items from boots-branch followed by mjolnir after

Based on the code and my actual experience, the bots definitely do not do this. Are you sure you selected this script for both sides in custom lobby, and set the server to localhost?

not that good. all bots starts their items from boots-branch followed by mjolnir after.
its reasonably fun bcs they have the ability to deny as well and actually commit to push the game.
i play on unfair mode bcs i wanna make sure to get the most fun and i did a bit.

Thanks Mr. Semen Retention

For some reason, Steam client didn't update the workshop files as usual. Even though the script name was "PhalanxBot (Monster Hunter Fixes)" in custom lobby settings, I still had the old script from September. I had to click "Browse on workshop" to trigger the download.

Thank you very much!

Bugs are fixed

please fix this bug，this bot script is the only reason that why i play dota currently

Can confirm bots group in base in my last 2 games, happens around level 7 for the bots.

Looking forward to the fix after the MH update, this is currently the smartest bot script I have played so far

Hi bro, any updates for this bot scripts yet?

@Balabol Previously you also subscribed to download, but you had to copy the files to use it as a local dev script . The old instructions are pinned in the forums:
https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/2873408973/5002961597083884749/

Now, you don't need to copy the files, but you must still use a custom lobby with local host . The description is correct. Then select PhalanxBot for both sides in the custom lobby.

The "Play vs Bots" in main menu still does not work with custom bots. You can tell immediately because the bots don't select until you do (PhalanxBot will select one by one, even if you don't select), the Valve default bot names, and also they won't chat in the pre-horn time (PhanaxBot will chat their positions and some other information).

@]"] I got it, thanks). Previously, you had to download manually and specify "local host" in the lobby. Please change the description, author

@ℳɣαՏɣαO Click the big green Subscribe button. Steam client will ensure the subscribed content is available the next time you launch the game. This is how Steam Workshop works for all supported games.

How do I download the bot? Where's the link?

https://images.steamusercontent.com/ugc/10277319945300232249/FABCDCDE381B3CE609A28A5A137328EBBD81E01C/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox&imcolor=%23000000&letterbox=false

Bots now forge neutral items if they collect shards from jungle creeps.)))

Thanks for your hard working, if possible, can you make them use neutral items and let them buy more reasonable item ?

Update: I found the issue. It’s a little tricky to work around but basically Valve broke a function that was crucial to this bot script working. I’m busy the next few days but I will try to have a fix uploaded within a week.

Can confirm bots group in base in my last 2 games, happens around level 7 for the bots.

Will be looking into this issue soon

> Not sure why but bots sometimes get clumped together in their bases, both teams.
Can confirm, caused by the new Monster Hunter collab update.

Not sure why but bots sometimes get clumped together in their bases, both teams.

For best experience, it's best to never go mid with these bots. I always go mid prior to this. Until I started going carry or offlane. And ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, the difficulty actually amps up. Unlike mid, the sidelane bots actually try their best to deny creeps and outright kill you if they can. I never felt that danger when I lane mid.

Hi! Bots don't use Manta Style. They buy unnecessary items, like the Magec Stick.

😂😂😂

wanted to train as 5 pos chen chen, got 1 pos pudge, 2 pose sadow fiend, 3 pose bloodseeker, 4 pos witch doctor, pudge was just standing under the tower, spending all mana on hooks(didn't score even 1 of them)witch doctor tp'ed to us for no reason and pudge went under their tower with first level and 0 mana
10 of my usaual publics out of10

I've subscribed, but how do I download it?

Some bots (Juggernaut) now buying double items. Possibly related to Valve fixing default bots to buy items. https://steamcommunity.com/games/dota2/announcements/detail/536611069461790878

Can you list all the ways that the bots "cheat"? For example, do they take less damage than humans would? Do they deal more damage? Are they faster than their movement speed suggests?

Pay attention to NAGA_ SIREN, when she is in peak, bots do not buy items until they die, and NAGA herself does not buy items at all.

hi, where i can download the old versions of the script because i play on 7.37e

1. Bots do not attack Terrorblade 2. Is it possible to make bots buy wards with a delay? It is impossible to buy them yourself, and they place them in the wrong place or do not place them at all.

Hello brother! Just passing by to say I love this bot and I play it everytime! Thank you so much for your hard work and constant updates to this bot. :3

@Ofrm1, Neither issue you've mentioned has anything to do with my work. In 7.39, Valve updated building pings to be a separate ping that bots do not understand (Valve abandoned the API years ago and anything new just isn't going to be supported by bots). I'm working on a potential workaround but in the meantime you can try pinging just outside the radius of the towers where Valve automatically converts it into an Attack/Defend ping.

The desire to attack heroes also has nothing to do with my code. That's still being controlled by Valve.

Can you maybe have them actually listen to defend and attack commands instead of constantly ignoring you? Also defending their ancient instead of sitting there and watching it get destroyed would be nice as well.

I returned the file for 05/19/2025 ability_item_usage_phantom_assassin , it works well

PA is bugged right now (not completing item/skill builds). As for the others, nothing has changed with them

Update 19.05/2025 was better. Now bots make incomprehensible teleportations and farm worse. Very bad play: PHANTOM ASSASSIN, PUGNA, TINKER.

I have a strong fps drop with these bots, especially towards the middle and end of the match. How can I fix this

This script just keeps getting better every patch, I'm amazed how much you can do considering Valve abandoned the api back in 2017, keep up the great work

awesome bots bro, i wish we could change their nicknames

Support bots only buy ghost scepter when they feel it's necessary so no point in forcing ethereal blade all the time on them.

EMP will always hit after they land from tornado if both abilities are cast at the same time, but yes I agree things like sun strike should be delayed after tornado.

Reduce the timing of the invoker after the tornado by 1 second, otherwise all other spells will miss

lion, tinker and others buy "item_aether_lens" and "item_ghost", I decided to merge them into "item_ethereal_blade", but they stop using the item

They do, just the conditions to do it have indirectly become more difficult to meet

They don't beat tormentor at all now

They do buy shard, just not supports as they would prefer to get it from tormentor (although the tormentor logic needs to be improved).

now invoker uses cataclysm))) and they said it was impossible. but is it possible to make heroes buy a shard after 30 minutes?

Sigh, okay... thanks for your hard working.