The original game and the DotA custom map, however, do share some similarities, such as usage of modified Warcraft characters, adaptation of Warcraft spells such as Heal, and items such as Boots of Speed.įor the DotA map, two bases are set at opposite corners of the map. Since DotA (Defense of the Ancients) is a custom map, some of the game concepts are very different from the original Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos or the expansion The Frozen Throne. 2.4.2 Unique characteristics of DotA Outland.1.2.3 Summary of Attributes vs Hero Type and Statistics.