// DOTA 2 · ANCIENT BENCHMARK · REACTION TIME
Dota 2 Ancient Reaction Time: What the Data Actually Shows
Reaching Ancient in Dota 2 demands more than fast hands. Reaction time is one input — the cognitive profile of players at that tier blends raw speed with composure under fire and decision-rate calibration.
BENCHMARK YOUR REACTION TIME →// COHORT FACTS · ANCIENT
Cohort median247 msAcross Ancient players in this combine cohort
Top decile229 msThreshold for the fastest 10% of Ancient players
UnitmsLower is faster (RT) · higher is stronger (score)
What this rank actually requires.
Players who plateau at Ancient most commonly hit a reaction-speed ceiling that decision quality cannot offset. The fastest path forward is dimension-specific training, not more match time.
The Reaction Time dimension is one of eight cognitive measurements scored by the NeuroRank combine. The full profile, archetype classification, and AI scouting report take 7 minutes. The combine is free.
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