Dota 2 Esports News

The current no.1 Chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has won the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup by defeating Alireza Firouzja in the Grand Finals. With the win, Magnus has won $250k for himself and 1000 Club Championship points for Team Liquid. Chess at EWC 2025: A Recap The EWC 2025 Chess action kicked off with the LCQs featuring 16 players. Only five of them made it through: Nihal Sarin Javokhir Sindarov Levon Aronian Anish Giri Andrey Episenko These joined the 11more

Wraith King is a strength-based hero in Dota 2. Known for his simple mechanics and high durability, he fits well into most drafts as a position one carry. His core strength lies in his ability to come back from death instantly, forcing enemies to fight twice. Who Is Wraith King? Wraith King, also called Ostarion, was once a king obsessed with building a kingdom from the bones of his enemies. Seeking eternal rule, he turned to wraith energy and becamemore

The North American Dota 2 scene has taken a significant hit today. Shopify Rebellion has departed the Dota 2 esports scene, removing one of the few consistent squads in the region. After nearly three years of competing in North America, the team has withdrawn from the scene entirely. This leaves Wildcards as the last remaining powerhouse in the region. Shopify Rebellion may return to Dota 2 one day The NA lineup entered the Dota 2 scene with a bag. Signingmore

The Group Stage of Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi has concluded, and it’s time to see how things played out. Nigma Galaxy and Team Tidebound came out on top, securing first place in their groups and locking in a slot directly in the Upper Bracket Semifinals for the Playoffs. On the other hand, some Chinese teams, like Xtreme Gaming and Yakult Brothers, struggled to deliver strong results despite playing on home soil. Let’s dive deeper and look at where each ofmore

Marci is a melee strength hero in Dota 2. She first appeared in the DOTA: Dragon’s Blood series as Mirana’s silent companion. In the game, she is known for her strong burst damage, mobility, and lifesteal mechanics. Her role depends on team composition—she can be a damage-dealing core or a reliable support. Marci stands out for her ability to engage, disable, and help teammates with buffs. Her skillset rewards fast reactions and aggressive positioning. Marci’s Core Abilities Dispose Marci grabsmore

OG Esports has released their financial statement for the year 2024 and it is not looking good. The organization lost nearly 3 million euros, due to rising operating costs and weaker performances across gaming titles. Dedicated readers can check out the full 32 page document here. But for those who are short on time, we'll summarize all you need to know here. OG losses in Dota 2 have severely hurt the company The organization rose to prominence with their commitmentmore

The International Olympic Committee has officially confirmed that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. The announcement comes almost one year after the 142nd IOC Session took place in Paris on July 2024, where members unanimously voted to create this new Olympic competition. IOC Decision and Timeline The IOC made history when it decided to create the Olympic Esports Games during its session held alongside the 2024 Paris Olympics. Initially planned for 2025,more

Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi is the final Tier 1 event before The International 2025 on the Dota 2 professional circuit. This tournament will take place at the Bo Ao Indoor Stadium (博奥体育馆) in Zhangjiakou, China. Ten teams will face off for a total prize pool of US$700,000 from July 28th to August 3rd. This is one last chance for Tier 1 teams to clash and refine their strategies before TI. While PARIVISION and Tundra Esports are confirmed, Team Spirit ismore

PARIVISION is one of the strongest teams of 2025 but unfortunately finished in third place at the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025). Now that the tournament is over and things have settled down, the organization has released a documentary showing the final day of the event on their YouTube channel (@parivisiongg). Despite not achieving the outcome they hoped for, finishing third on such a big stage is a huge accomplishment. Let’s look at three important lessons from this story.more

Dark Willow is a tricky support hero in Dota 2 with strong disables and magical damage. Her spells control the battlefield, forcing enemies to reposition or flee. While she’s fragile, her abilities allow her to escape danger and punish overextensions. This guide covers everything you need to know to play her well. Who Is Dark Willow? Mireska Sunbreeze, known as Dark Willow, is a rebellious fae from Revtel. She left behind a life of wealth and politics to travel withmore

Once upon a time, the world of professional Dota 2 was fiercely contested between regions—China and Europe stood at the top, with Southeast Asia, North America, and CIS (now often referred to as Eastern Europe or EEU) playing strong supporting roles. But as we look at the competitive scene in 2025, it’s clear that EU became the best. From dominant performances at international tournaments (Europe has won 100% of tier 1 tournaments this year) to a conveyor belt of high-MMRmore

The Chess EWC 2025 is on the horizon. The event will officially introduce chess into the esports scene, bridging the gap between a traditional board game and modern PC gaming. The inaugural tournament will be played on Chess.com and will act as the CCT conclusion. It will also bring some of the biggest names in the Chess world to the esports stage. Let's take a look at what the tournament has in store for us. Format and Players The Chessmore

Unfortunate news hit Xtreme Gaming as they are forced to make roster changes for their Dota 2 lineup. Yap "xNova" Jian Wei will be stepping in as position 5. While Wilson "poloson" Koh goes into the inactive roster of the squad. This is due to poloson having Tendonitis, preventing him from practicing with his team and forcing him to take time off to recover. Poloson is put on the bench while he recovers Xtreme Gaming has not released Poloson frommore

The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) was an exciting and unpredictable event, until the grand finals— especially for Team Spirit fans. After a series of underwhelming results in previous tournaments, Team Spirit finally claimed the EWC 2025 trophy. Despite falling short of the championship title, Team Falcons delivered an equally impressive performance. Their evolution was even more surprising than Team Spirit’s and happened thanks to an important change behind the scenes. Team Spirit is Back in the EWC 2025more

Team Spirit is the first team to secure a spot at the EWC finals. Courtesy of their clean 2-0 victory over Parivision. The series started out with a strong performance in game one, with an incredible turn around in the second game of the series. A huge factor in Spirit's success was due to Magomed "Collapse" Khalilov performance in the second game, with two incredible Aegis steals. Team Spirit crushes Parivision's key at EWC There is a lot of creditmore

Welcome to the second installment of the Art of Cheese. Cheesing is what narrow-minded players call using a strategy that is unconventional, and therefore forces the opposing players to adapt to something they may not be used to. In this series, we will explore unconventional heroes and tactics that, when used properly, will grant you easy mmr - and a ton of fun. My name is Wingblade, and I'm a former professional Dota 2 player, reaching top 100 multiple times and having played in teams with players like Singsing, Seleri, and Stormstormer. Throughout my career in (semi) professional Dota 2,more

Nyx Assassin is a stealth-based disabler and nuker in Dota 2. He excels at picking off isolated enemies and creating pressure through early-game ganks. His strength comes from invisibility, burst damage, and stuns that can quickly shift the pace of a match. Understanding his skillset and positioning is key to playing him well. Lore and Identity Nyx Assassin was chosen by the goddess Nyx from a colony of zealot scarabs. He did not evolve like the rest of his kind.more

The Esports World Cup Fantasy Game allow fans to interact with the world's largest esports tournament. For the first time in the tournament's history (EWC 2025), spectators can actively participate in the competition beyond just watching, creating a more immersive and engaging experience. What is EWC Fantasy? EWC Fantasy is a free-to-play fantasy sports platform that allows fans to create virtual teams using real professional esports players and compete for cash prizes. Developed in partnership with Genius Sports, the platform features a massive $200,000 prizemore

The Esports World Cup has returned for its second year with even more games and prestige on the line. With all the excitement of major titles as League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, and VALORANT to name a few participating, as well as well-established organizations such as T1, Sentinels, and Team Liquid in attendance, the EWC has become a collecting centre for esports fans to enjoy all their favorite titles in one extravaganza. Recently, Strafe Esports sat down with Fabianmore

Treant Protector is a durable support hero in Dota 2. He heals allies, defends towers, and controls fights using roots and invisibility. This guide covers his lore, abilities, gameplay style, and optimal items. Who Is Treant Protector? Treant Protector, also known as Rooftrellen, comes from a hidden forest beyond the Vale of Augury. His ancient race chose him to explore the world and watch for threats. Though massive in form, he blends in with trees and moves silently through forests.more