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Dota 2 Patch 7.39 introduced 18 fresh facets, but as the saying goes, comparison is the thief of joy. Everyone loves new toys to play with, but not everything new is necessarily great. While some facets feel like perfect fits for their heroes — and even outperform expectations — others fall a bit flat. In this article, we take a look at the five most underwhelming facets introduced in Patch 7.39. These aren’t necessarily bad, but compared to others, theymore

Patch 7.39 dropped with a huge wave of changes, and the Dota 2 community has been reading through it as if there were no tomorrow. Among the most exciting aspects are the new facets — a feature that continues to evolve and add depth to hero customization. With that in mind, let's take a look at our top five new facets introduced in Dota 2 with patch 7.39, excluding those already spotlighted by Valve. Of course, this is a subjectivemore

Gaimin Gladiators came out swinging in the new Dota 2 patch. The team took down Nigma Galaxy 2-1, with a convincing performance in game 3. After the series concluded, Marcus "Ace" Christensen had a quick interview to share his thoughts on the new patch, new teammate, and which hero he hoped to see back. Dota 2 patch 7.39 is the latest update to the game and has significantly shook up the meta scene. With later Tormentor timing, map changes, andmore

Dota 2 patch 7.39 is here and there is a doozy of changes. Valve has added a ton of quality of life improvements, such as clearer in-game voice settings, a slew of simpler to use hotkey options, and and a far easier to use market. That's a lot of good stuff, but our focus on this article will be all the juicy game play additions and changes that will shake up the meta. The biggest changes in Dota 2 patch 7.39more

The first group stage of DreamLeague Season 26 is over, and we’re here to report the results. We’ll also share the full schedule for the second group stage, which begins on May 23rd. Eight teams have been eliminated, and eight move forward to another group stage. This time, matches will be best-of-three in a single round-robin format. At the end of this stage, the top half of the DreamLeague Season 26: First Group Stage Results We begin with Group A,more

NaVi Junior and Virtus.pro have opted to relinquish their slots in the Eastern Europe Qualifiers for The International 2025. The reason? Instead of battling for a single spot, both teams believe they have a better chance of qualifying through the Western Europe Qualifiers, which offer two slots. While Eastern Europe presents more competition for a single spot, Western Europe currently has only four announced teams — none of which are considered particularly dominant. With that in mind, NaVi Junior andmore

Valve has released all information needed regarding their upcoming Dota 2 Short Film Contest. The yearly event happens during The International and celebrates creators from all around the world. Submissions are now open and hopefuls have until August 17th to get their movies in. Dota 2 Short Film Contest 2025 celebrates a decade of creativity Thus Dota 2 Contest is Valve's way of showcasing the talent of the game's community. Anyone can submit a 90 second video about the game.more

Recently, a tweet has sparked major controversy involving Team Liquid. A Rainbow Six Siege player posted after losing a match against a Japanese team, and the aftermath resulted in the termination of the partnership between Honda's American branch and Team Liquid. This is a significant financial loss that is expected to impact Team Liquid across all divisions —including Dota 2. With Team Liquid being one of the direct invites to this year's The International and the defending champions, the situation has become considerably more complicated. A Financial Debacle If you’re not up to date on the situation, we have anmore

Nigma Galaxy is on a roll at DreamLeague Season 26. With a 5-3 score, the team is tied for second place in their group and nearly guaranteed a spot in the second playoffs. After defeating the new OG squad, Maroun "GH" Merhej  had a post-game interview discussing which hero he'd like to see in the meta, what he hates in Dota 2 pubs, and thoughts on the upcoming Esports World Cup. GH: "I don't recall anyone I play with inmore

Phantom Lancer is an agility-based carry who overwhelms enemies with illusions. He’s hard to track, tricky to kill, and can deal serious damage if left unchecked. This guide covers his abilities, item builds, roles, and how to play him effectively. Who Is Phantom Lancer? Phantom Lancer, also known as Azwraith, was once a fisherman. After defeating the Dread Magus Vorn, he gained the power to create illusions of himself. These phantoms fight at his side, making it difficult for enemiesmore

Dota 2 stands as one of the most influential titles in esports history, evolving from a humble Warcraft III mod into a global phenomenon with record-breaking prize pools and millions of devoted fans. Its journey represents not just the growth of a single game, but mirrors the evolution of esports as a whole. This article explores how Dota 2 rose to prominence and maintained its status as an esports giant despite numerous challenges along the way. The Origins of Dotamore

American Honda Motor Co., Inc has officially ended its partnership with esports organization Team Liquid following a controversial social media post by one of the team's Rainbow Six Siege players. The huge sponsorship termination comes after Lucas "DiasLucasBr" Dias shared an inappropriate GIF related to atomic bombing on his social media account, causing widespread backlash in the esports community and beyond. The incident after CAG Osaka x Team Liquid On May 13, 2025, following Team Liquid's loss to Japanese teammore

The opening day of DreamLeague Season 26 is fast approaching, and 16 elite teams are preparing to battle for first place. As the final event in the ESL Pro Tour, this tournament will play a pivotal role in determining direct invites for the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC). Significant changes have shaken up both team rosters and the tournament lineup. Team Spirit declined their invitation, and Tundra Esports gave up their qualified spot. With the action kicking off on Maymore

Before diving into the details, it's important to understand that Dota 2 professional salaries vary significantly based on team tier, region, and individual player reputation. The ecosystem involves a complex mix of monthly salaries, prize pool splits, streaming revenue, and sponsorships that collectively form a professional player's income. Salary Ranges Across Different Tiers Dota 2 professional salaries follow a tiered structure that reflects team prestige and competitive performance. These salary ranges have been relatively consistent in recent years, though withmore

Valve has released the list for the direct invites for the biggest Dota 2 tournament of the year. The International 2025 will have eight directly invited teams, with eight more coming in from open and closed qualifiers. The directly invited teams will be at the main events, while qualifying teams have to go through the "Road to The International" to make it to Germany. Valve invites six European teams to The International 2025 The Dota 2 competitive scene has beenmore

Omniknight is a durable support hero in Dota 2 known for healing, protecting teammates, and negating physical damage. He stays useful in every stage of the game and works well in both safe lane support and offlane roles. Here’s everything you need to know to master Omniknight in Dota 2 with this guide. Omniknight’s Role Omniknight is a tanky frontliner with strong defensive tools. He supports his team by healing allies with Purification, removing debuffs and granting immunity with Repel,more

BLAST Slam III is over, and we're back with our traditional dota 2 meta recap. In this edition, we'll look at the most popular heroes, the best-performing picks, and the fabled shadow meta. While other tournaments have showcased heroes with better results, BLAST Slam III brought a big surprise. All of the most popular heroes ended up with win rates below 50% in the matches they appeared in. Despite this seemingly poor showing, keep in mind that a smaller sample size also means underperforming teams have a disproportionate impact on these final statistics. BLAST Slam III Dota 2 Meta Recap:more

Batrider shapes every clash with fire and forced movement. His high base speed, map‑wide reach, and lasso that pierces most immunity let him pick targets and drag them into danger. This Dota 2 Batrider guide walks through skills, talents, item choices, roles, recent balance changes, and counters so you can play—or beat—Dota 2 Batrider with confidence. Lore Snapshot A jungle morde‑bat once snatched a farm boy from his field. The boy fought free, climbed onto the creature’s back, and found purpose in the thrill of flight. Each summer he returned to the Yama Raskav bush, venturing deeper until he mastered rope, flame, andmore

BLAST Slam III has concluded, and Tundra Esports  defended their title as reigning champions. Since the inaugural edition of BLAST Slam, teams that perform well in the Group Stage often advance to the Grand Finals — and this time, both luck and skill were on Tundra’s side. Team Falcons, despite a rough 2025 season so far, made an impressive comeback. While they didn’t take the trophy, finishing in second place feels like a turning point. ATF and his teammates hadmore

The Esports World Cup Foundation announced today the launch of Road to EWC, a global campaign centered on the player and Club journeys. “The global initiative will spotlight the diverse paths players take to qualify for the EWC, celebrating the passion, rivalries, and competitive spirit that connect global audiences to the world’s largest esports event.” Building Up to the Esports World Cup Set to run from May until August, Road to EWC will be more, well, a road through. With the Esports World Cup 2025 kicking off on July 7th and running until August 28th, the campaign will document themore