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Arc Warden is one of the few heroes that can pressure two parts of the map at the same time. He does it with Tempest Double, a perfect electrical copy that uses the same items and casts special versions of his spells. If the enemy ignores the Double, buildings fall. If the enemy chases it, the real Arc Warden keeps farming or takes a better fight. This hero rewards planning and clean execution. If you manage two units well, Arcmore

Tundra Esports finally dropped the ball and Team Liquid took the opportunity to become the BLAST Slam VI Champions. Liquid faced Natus Vincere in the Grand Final after a series of best-of-5 (BO5) matches in the Playoffs.

The ESL Pro Tour is officially back in 2026 and DreamLeague Season 28 marks the first step of the series. Sixteen teams will battle for a share of a million dollar prize over three stages that will go across two weeks.

After a crushing final week of the 2026 LEC Versus Regular Season, where Los Ratones just barely missed out on qualifying for Playoffs, Caedrel has now announced that the team is officially coming to an end.

The year is just getting started, but Valve has already revealed the dates for each stage of The International 2026. This year, the tournament will return to Shanghai, which previously hosted TI in 2019.

After a long year of dominance, for the first time, Tundra Esports and Team Falcons did not get seeded in the BLAST Slam VI Playoffs. Right after failing to get seeded Tundra also lost against Heroic in the Play-In.

Alchemist is built around one idea: getting rich faster than anyone else. His kit rewards clean farming, smart timing, and strong decision-making. When played well, he turns early gold into constant pressure and long-term value for the entire team. This Dota 2 Alchemist Guide explains how the hero works, why his chemical theme matters in gameplay, and how to use his abilities, items, and timings to control a match. Understanding Alchemist’s Core Identity Alchemist is a carry who bends themore

If you're a Dota 2 fan, you might have noticed the lack of Team Secret in recent tournaments. The organization last appeared in the middle of 2025, competing for several qualifiers but failing to make it far in any of them. And today the organization revealed that it will go on hiatus for now. While not shutting the door completely on Dota 2, Secret announced that they are no longer seeking a new roster. Instead, the organization will take amore

After a brief window where cores were the main focus of the meta, the FISSURE Universe Episode Meta Recap 8 brings back the support season. We will take a quick look at the most picked heroes in the main event, how they performed and what their performances might mean.

The Esports World Cup Federation (EWCF) has launched the Road to EWC, a global qualifying circuit featuring connecting publisher leagues, international events, and grassroots qualifiers into one cohesive season-long journey to Riyadh.

Invoker is one of the hardest heroes to learn in Dota 2. He also has one of the widest toolkits in the game. He can disable, burst, scout, split push, and swing teamfights with the right spell order. He rewards practice more than almost any other hero. If you enjoy planning, fast execution, and learning patterns, Invoker gives you endless room to improve. Why Invoker Feels Different Invoker does not level normal spells. He levels three orbs—Quas, Wex, and Exort—andmore

paiN Gaming is back and ready to take another crack at the top level of Dota 2 competition. The Brazilian organization signed Peru Rejects, immediately qualifying for two major LAN events in the next two months. This is the first time paiN has fielded a Dota 2 roster in nearly six years. Their last lineup was released on April, 2020. paiN Gaming signs Peru Rejects after several impressive qualifier runes For over a year now, Heroic was seen as themore

After a lot of effort and teamwork, Aurora Gaming were crowned the FISSURE Universe Episode 8 Champions. Aurora flipped the game against their enemies multiple times during the tournament.

The BLAST Slam VI brings the series to Malta and 12 teams will fight for their share of a million dollar prize. Let's take a look at how was the event organized and how the schedule was organized.

When playing Dota 2, Matchmaking Rating (MMR) is the main way to evaluate a player's progress in terms of game comprehension. Understanding how MMR works and how to improve it is essential both for new players unlocking ranked for the first time and for veteran players trying to climb to Immortal.

VALORANT Night Market will return in Season 2026 Act 1 on February 5th and continue until March 2nd.

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is scheduled to commence in November 2026, backed by a $45 million commitment from the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) in the form of prize money, incentives, and development funds.

Chen is a support who turns neutral creeps into tools for ganks, pushes, and saves. He rewards players who plan routes, control units well, and play for early objectives. This Dota 2 Chen breakdown explains what Chen does, how his abilities work together, and how to choose items and creeps without wasting time. Chen's Lore Chen is known as the Holy Knight. He was born in the Hazhadal Barrens and grew up among outlaws that used animal enthrallment to survive.more

Saudi Arabia continues to invest in the Esports ecosystem. The yearly EWC has become one of the biggest events of the year for over 20 titles and this year, a new tournament will be introduced. The Esports Nations Cup aims to bring countries together to compete across 16 titles. Two have already been announced, and now Dota 2 joins the list of games being played. Esports Nations Cup will include 32 Dota 2 teams One thing that stands out ismore