Buyback timing:

Buyback timing is the decision of when to spend gold to respawn immediately after dying in Dota 2. It matters because buying back too early can waste gold, while buying back at the right moment can defend a base, join a key fight, or protect a major objective.

Players and teams use buyback timing to manage risk and momentum, especially in late-game fights where one instant return to the map can decide the outcome.

Related: Buyback, Respawn, Teamfight