Dota 2 Esports News

ESL One Raleigh moves forward into the playoffs, and it's time to see which teams came out on top during the Group Stage. In each group, two teams advance to the upper bracket, two to the lower bracket, and two are eliminated. So far, the "usual suspects" have emerged as favorites going into the playoffs. Among the four teams in the upper bracket, Team Spirit faces extra pressure to perform — largely due to their recent decision to skip themore

Huskar is a ranged Strength hero in Dota 2 with a unique playstyle. He sacrifices his own health to deal high damage to his enemies. He excels in early fights, but he also scales into the late game with the right items. This guide explains his background, core abilities, item paths, and gameplay strategies. What Makes Huskar Stand Out Huskar’s main feature is his ability to convert his life force into offensive power. Many heroes rely on mana or long cooldowns to engage. Huskar bypasses these norms. Each health point he loses can lead to stronger attacks and faster combatmore

In a recent Telegram post, Night Pulse accused OG of poaching two of their players. The Serbian orginizations stated that Cedric "Davai Lama" Deckmyn and Ivan "Kidaro" Bondarev had agreed to join them, before OG started their own negotiations. Both players played under the Night Pulse brand from January 15th until March 25th. In that time, they were listed as stand-ins for the organizations and had not signed documents listing them as players. Night Pulse: "we see a gross violationmore

We’re on the verge of ESL One Raleigh, and teams are gearing up for a new challenge. Twelve teams will battle it out for the largest share of a $1 million prize pool. This tournament is the penultimate stop on the ESL Pro Tour before the Esports World Cup. Let’s take a closer look and summarize everything you need to know about ESL One Raleigh before it kicks off. This LAN event marks ESL’s return to the USA after amore

Monkey King was the first original hero introduced in Dota 2. Inspired by the Chinese legend Journey to the West, Monkey King boasts a balanced mix of damage and mobility, making him a highly versatile hero. If you’re looking to try to play this hero, there are a few key tips that can give you an edge over your opponents. Read our guide for a comprehensive overview of what matters when playing this hero—and how to stand out in yourmore

Valve recently revealed a new structure for The International 2025. The revamped Road to The International is divided into two parts and features a fresh take on the Swiss format. According to Valve, these changes aim to ensure that every match matters. In recent years, The International has undergone significant transformations. Following the decision to spread the development effort of the Battle Pass throughout the year, we now see a reworked Group Stage. Let’s take a closer look at howmore

Team Spirit have now decided to skip DreamLeague Season 26. The next eligible team on the ESL Pro Tour leaderboard was Team Liquid. Following this adjustment, the four invited teams for DL26 are Liquid, Falcons, BetBoom, and PARIVISION. Despite speculation that Team Spirit wants to avoid burnout, the next DreamLeague has a lot at stake. The points earned from the tournament count towards the EPT leaderboard. By extension, these points contribute to securing a direct invite to the Riyadh Masters. Teammore

Dota 2 patch 7.38c remains largely unexplored, but trends are already beginning to take shape. FISSURE Universe Episode 4 has concluded, and BetBoom Team has been crowned the winner. They seized the opportunity created by the chaos of a mid-tournament patch and emerged victorious in the end. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into how the professional Dota 2 meta is evolving, using the latest tournament as an example. ____________________________________________________________________ Dota 2 Meta Recap for Patch 7.38c at FISSUREmore

Lion in Dota 2 is a powerful spellcaster with strong disabling tools. He excels at controlling fights and draining resources from enemies. His skill set allows him to lock down targets and burst them quickly. Many teams rely on his ability to disrupt enemy strategies. This article covers Lion’s abilities, roles, items, and tips. If you are new to the game or want to strengthen your support pool, you can learn how to make the most of Lion in yourmore

After a week of intense matches — and a Dota patch dropping right in the middle of it all — BetBoom Team has emerged victorious at FISSURE Universe Episode 4. This win secures them $250,000 in prize money and restores their confidence ahead of ESL One Raleigh. Since every Grand Finalist has their own journey, let's take a look at both teams’ paths. BetBoom Team took the easier route through the upper bracket, while Gaimin Gladiators fell in the finals,more

ESL has released a documentary showcasing the behind-the-scenes moments of ESL One Bangkok. The film gives us a closer look at the struggles, victories, and defeats that players faced throughout the tournament. At the same time, we witness both Grand Finalists carving their own paths to the top. Come closer and see what valuable lessons we can take from the art of showcasing Dota 2 at its best. Feeling Like an Outsider The video starts on an emotional note inmore

Dota 2 patch 7.38c is here and rather unexpectedly, dropping mid series at Fissure Universe. While surprising, every Dota 2 patch is welcome and we won't complain about another one. The latest update comes with a slew of balance changes to the game. And while we may not have access to pro pubs, there is still plenty of data to be gleaned from high mmr pubs. The winners of Dota 2 patch 7.38c Timbersaw Reactive Armor got a nice buff,more

Filipe "Astini" Astini is a Brazilian coach who started gaining recognition in professional Dota 2 after reaching the Top 8 at The International with nouns. Recently, he shared insights about his coaching journey and behind-the-scenes details in a conversation with 4nalog and the hosts of one of the biggest Brazilian podcasts today. Let’s dive into one of the most controversial topics from this conversation and see what stands out. There’s plenty of drama and good stories, and we’ll share allmore

Lone Druid is a versatile hero known for his powerful companion, the Spirit Bear. He can adapt to different roles based on how he allocates farm and items. This guide covers his abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and potential strategies for achieving consistent impact in matches. Who Is Lone Druid? Lone Druid, also known as Sylla, is often chosen for his unique mechanics. He brings two units to the battlefield: his ranged human form and a melee Spirit Bear that has itsmore

Patch 7.38 introduced a new mechanic to the Dota 2 world. Artifacts and enhancements replaced the old Neutral item system. Players can now craft their unique Dota 2 artifacts with active abilities, and pick suitable passive enhancements. The new system is not fully balanced yet and some Artifacts are significantly stronger than others. In this article, we'll be taking a look at the best choice for each tier, along with the best enhancement combo for it. Best Dota 2 Artifactsmore

The group stage of FISSURE Universe Episode 4 is over! Let’s take a look at the teams that qualified and the matchups set for the playoffs. So far, Tundra Esports and Team Spirit have emerged as the favorites. On the other hand, M80 and One Move are out without securing a single victory. Eight teams go to the playoffs, eight go back home with no prize at all. - Credit: Liquipedia FISSURE Universe: teams cut in half After five daysmore

Since the good old days, Dazzle has been a hard hero to deal with in Dota. After patch 7.38, Dazzle received a new ultimate ability that terrifies the opposing team. At the same time, his defensive capabilities are almost unmatched. Let's take a look at why Dazzle is a nightmare to deal with and possibly one of the most broken heroes right now. Dazzle is the hero no one wants to deal with right now. - Credit: Steam Community (YunL) Dazzle provides a lot of draft flexibility Firstly, there's a problem that presents itself right at the drafting stage —more

The first round of FISSURE Universe Episode 4 is around the corner, and Gaimin Gladiators will be taking on M80. The two squads have never faced each other before, and while Gaimin is going through a rough patch, M80 has the advantage of being an unknown factor this year. In this article, we will list the odds, votes, and our thoughts on which team is the safest Dota 2 bet for your wallet. Our analyst team has carefully reviewed thesemore

We’re on the verge of FISSURE Universe Episode 4, and teams are ready for a new challenge. We have 16 teams fighting for the biggest share of half a million dollars. This tournament deviates a little from what we’re used to seeing, with different teams coming from most regions. Let’s take a closer look and summarize all you need to know about FISSURE Universe Episode 4 before it starts. The tournament is going to be online, using the Western Europeanmore

Valve has released an update to their Dota 2 match making system. Moving forward, Immortal Draft will only be used in matches that have a player with 8500+ MMR. This is a big increase from the previous 6500 MMR cutoff. The new system comes with other changes, that include no more parties for ranked games, as well as preventing others from watching replays. Parties cannot play in Immortal Draft anymore Immortal Draft works by making the two highest MMR playersmore