Dota 2 Esports News

BLAST revealed its new tournament series, starting with BLAST Slam I, which is set to kick off in a few days. The tournament will feature ten of the world’s top Dota 2 teams battling for a share of an impressive $1 million prize pool. Here’s everything you need to know about BLAST Slam I. What Is BLAST Slam I? BLAST has previously hosted several Dota 2 tournaments. With BLAST Slam I, the Danish organizers aim to cement their presence in themore

A pub match turned ugly when Wang "Ame" Chunyu began hurling insults at his Filipino opponents, Karl Matthew "Karl" Baldovino and Jinn Marrey "Palos" Lamatao. The incident is attracting people's attention due to past events, with Chinese players reacting strongly towards negative comments. The timing couldn't be worse for Ame, as he is set to travel to Southeast Asia to compete in ESL One Bangkok on December 9th. Why Ame's Filipino insult struck a chord with the community It's unclearmore

The Esports Awards decorate teams, players, personalities and events all across the world of esports. Now, the glitz and glamour of competitive gaming took center stage on November 21st, all things esports gathered in Los Angeles for the Esports Awards 2024. Meant to honor all of the achievements that have shaped the scene over the past year, the event saw several worthy winners lift their awards in a night they'll remember for years to come. And yet, not all thatmore

ESL One is set to host its final tournament of the year in Bangkok. ESL One Bangkok 2024 will mark the first LAN event of ESL Pro Tour Season 3. It will feature twelve top teams competing for their share of a $1,000,000 prize pool and EPT points. Being a LAN tournament, fans can attend the event in person. They have two ticket options to choose from. Option A is a Ranks-three-day ticket priced at approximately $68 USD, and themore

David "Parker" Nicho Flores  and his former team Heroic separated on sour terms. Heroic was the first South American team to win an International Dota 2 event and Parker was voted MVP at PGL Wallachia Season 2. Despite the success, things took a negative turn after DreamLeague Season 24. Heroic benched Parker and he subsequently left the team. Heroic benches Parker, brings in Yuma for BLAST Slam The South American team pulled off an incredible comeback story at PGL Wallachia. more

In Dota 2, heroes are defined by their roles, which are determined by their attributes, abilities, and the ways they can influence the game. Understanding these roles is crucial for players to perform effectively within their team and counter the enemy heroes. This guide explores the official and unofficial roles in Dota 2, providing an in-depth look at each role's characteristics and strategic importance. Official Roles The official roles in Dota 2 are determined by various factors, including a hero'smore

Dota 2 patch 7.37e is here and it is another balance patch to tide players over until the next big update. While not every hero received a change, a few of them will have their place in the meta shift dramatically. This letter patch likely means we won't get a big update until the end of Blast Slam starting November 26th, potentially till the start of next year. Dota 2 patch 7.37e hits Luna the hardest Let's start our discussionmore

The Game Awards are here for another iteration and Dota 2 is nominated for "Best Esports Game". It is the 10th time Dota 2 has made the category, only missing out once in the first Game Awards, when the category didn't exist yet. Team Liquid is nominated for "Best Esports Team". They also have the honor of putting up one of their players, Neta "33" Shapira, for "Best Esports Athlete". Dota 2 has yet to win anything at the Gamemore

Spirit Breaker, also known as Barathrum, is one of the most disruptive and durable heroes in Dota 2. His unique ability to charge across the map, lock down enemies with stuns, and cause chaos makes him a favorite for players who enjoy aggressive playstyles. In this guide, we will explore everything you need to know about playing Spirit Breaker, including tips on how to maximize his abilities, ideal item builds, and how to counter him.   Who is Spirit Breaker?more

Welcome to our comprehensive Kez guide. We’ve been looking at high level games to see how the pro’s are playing him, to make sure you can win those double-downs without question! Kez is one of the harder heroes, that’s why this Kez guide will teach you everything you need to know to make “the Invoker of carries” work. While Kez’s kit offers a lot of flexibility we recommend that you play him in the carry role, and this guide willmore

It seems that Valve is struggling to get their new hero right. A day after his release he got buffed, and four days later Kez gets nerfed. Poor bird can't catch a break. The results of the Kez nerfs are already hitting the hero hard. He's gone from a 49% win rate to a 43% and likely won't be going much higher. But were the nerfs justified? Kez nerfed before he hits 50% win rate Kez was released to underwhelmingmore

Team Falcons have claimed victory over BetBoom Team (3-1) in the DreamLeague Season 24 grand final, claiming a $300.000 prize, and solidifying their place as the most dominant team in the 2024 season. Dreamleague season 24 had an unconventional format, having two separate group stages (one with 2 groups of 8, and then another group of 8 consisting of the top 4 teams from either group). But Falcons seemed to not feel the competitive fatigue as they cruised through anothermore

Team Secret has revealed their Dota 2 roster for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The team is led by veteran and founder Clement "Puppey" Ivanov. The rest of the squad consists of relatively new and unknown players. The recruited players continue a trend that Team Secret has had for years. Focusing on upcoming stars from Eastern Europe and Asia. While these players have been in the scene for a few years, they are still inexperienced to the highest level of competitivemore

Kez was released on November 8th to...mixed results. The Dota 2 community loved the hero's complexity and character. However, his overall gameplay, while fun, was fairly underwhelming. The hero debuted with 36% win rate, the lowest among all heroes in the game. Valve quickly recognized the problem with the hero and gave Kez several buffs 24 hours after his release. Let's talk about why that happened and it's impact on the hero. Three reasons Kez deserved a few buffs Kezmore

The world woke up to sad news today. Tony Todd passed away yesterday at the age of 69 at his home in Los Angeles. The actor's career spanned nearly 40 years, with a prolific presence in movies, television, games, and Broadway. In the Dota 2 world, Tony Todd is most well known for voicing several characters with deep baritone voices. This includes Viper, Night Stalker, and Dragon Knight. He also voiced the dragon Slyrak in the animated show Dota: Dragon'smore

Kez is here! The newest hero in Dota 2, and the community has been buzzing with excitement and confusion. Designed as a high-skill-cap melee agility hero with 2 weapon layouts, he's been making waves in pubs. With a win rate hovering at a rough 37% in pub matches, Kez has officially joined the list of new heroes who struggle out of the gate. Is the hero undertuned or are players just struggling to figure out how this complex hero works?more

DreamLeague tournaments have often been the kryptonite of  Team Liquid. In recent DreamLeague tournaments, they couldn't even make it out of the initial group stage. However, DreamLeague Season 24 played out differently for them. While Team Liquid successfully advanced past the first group stage, they were unable to shake off their struggles in the second round. As a result, BetBoom Team delivered the final knockout blow to Team Liquid. BetBoom Team bounced back hard in second group stage BetBoom Team andmore

Michał "Nisha" Jankowski shared his list of the strongest mid heroes in Dota 2 patch 7.37d. The recent International winner discussed which heroes he thinks are worth picking and why, along with which rising star isn't worth his time. Nisha and the rest of Team Liquid are competing in the second group stage, with the goal of making it to the playoffs for the all important EPT points to qualify for the Esports World Cup. Nisha" You cannot counter Invokermore

Team Falcons were one of the most dominant teams of last season. Although they failed to secure two prestigious trophies, the Riyadh Masters and The International 2024, they still finished among the top five in both tournaments. However, after TI 13, some teams have begun to figure them out. Despite this, the Falcons have been putting on top-notch performances. At DreamLeague Season 24, even without their coach, Team Falcons have only dropped one series so far in the second groupmore

The Dota 2 world received a bombshell announcement today. North American team Nouns has announced they are leaving the competitive scene. This puts the NA region in an odd spot, with no prominent team to represent them in future tournaments. With Shopify Rebellion rebuilding the squad and no Quincy Crew or Evil Geniuses around. Nouns' middling success Since it's inception, Nouns struggled to find a place in the Dota 2 competitive scene. The team secured a third place finish inmore