Dota 2 Esports News

The Esports Awards 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, served as a celebration marking not just a year but an entire decade of esports excellence from 2015 to 2025. The event celebrated the most influential players, teams, organizers, publishers, personalities, and moments that shaped the global esports community across this pivotal era. Here is a detailed look at all the major winners crowned during this historic ceremony. Game of the Decade: League of Legends The crown for Esports Game of the Decade was awarded to League of Legends. As one of the most-viewed esports titles ever, League of Legends hasmore

After days of speculation and drama, Valve has revealed the replacement for Gaimin Gladiators. The Chinese lineup Yakutou Brothers (aka Yakult Brothers) is the 17th and last team to make it to The International. This move gives China three spots at TI, making them the third most represented region of the event. How Gaimin Gladiators lost their spot at The International While details about what happened between Gaimin Gladiators and their Dota 2 lineup are still coming out, the conclusion remains the same. Disagreements between management and players have led to the organization forbidding their squad from competing. It's importantmore

Tidehunter, known as Leviathan, is one of Dota 2’s most reliable initiators and durable frontliners. His strength lies in his ability to disrupt teamfights with powerful disables while soaking up enemy damage. This guide covers his lore, abilities, item choices, and strategies to help you master him. Lore of Tidehunter Leviathan was once the champion of the Sunken Isles. Tired of endless underwater conflicts among the Meranthic people, he abandoned politics and swore loyalty only to his abyssal god, Maelrawnmore

Now that FISSURE Universe Episode 6 is over, we have a new angle to go on our Dota 2 meta recap. Despite the relative closeness to the Esports World Cup, almost everything seems to have changed. We now see Pugna as the new king of the hill, along with some returning heroes and a few fresh additions. Let’s break down how things look in this small peek at the metagame ahead of The International 2025. While the limited scope ofmore

After nearly a week of fierce competition, Team Falcons have emerged as the champions of  FISSURE Universe Episode 6! This marks an unexpected comeback after what has been a turbulent year for the team, and their victory could not have come at a better time — with The International 2025 just around the corner. Falcons secured a flawless 3-0 win in the Grand Finals against Team Spirit, cementing their resurgence on the biggest stages of Dota 2.   Team Falcons:more

After the success of the Esports World Cup featuring some of the best organizations, the EWCF now plans to organize an even bigger fiesta — the Esports Nations Cup. In November 2026, the best esports athletes from around the world will gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, donning their national colors. What do we know about the Esports Nations Cup? At the New Global Sport Conference 2025, the EWCF officially announced the Esports Nations Cup, a tournament featuring national teams. “Nation versus nation competition is the ultimate expression of sport. The ENC makes this a reality for esports, giving every fanmore

In a shocking announcement for the Dota 2 world, Gaimin Gladiators has decided to drop out of The International 2025. Neither the team nor it's players will be making an appearance at arguably the biggest Dota 2 event of the year. Due to this unprecedented event, Valve is forced to find a replacement team, while also removing Gaimin Gladiators from The International fantasy prediction. No fourth International for Gaimin Gladiators For the last three years, Gaimin Gladiators has emerged asmore

The Group Stage of FISSURE Universe Episode 6 has officially concluded, and we now know the six teams advancing to the playoffs. Among them, Team Spirit came back in full force, securing a flawless record, while Team Liquid topped Group B to claim their spot in the Upper Bracket. With both squads eyeing The International 2025, they already look like strong contenders for this year’s Aegis. Meanwhile, the second and third-placed teams from each group have been placed in themore

Team Falcons has successfully defended their EWC Club Championship title, securing their second crown in the 2025 edition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While this back-to-back victory represents a remarkable achievement, the path to glory reveals a narrative about financial resources, participation breadth, and the surprisingly competitiveness other organizations were able to achieve, almost spoiling Falcons party. Falcons' multi-title assault Team Falcons approached the 2025 Esports World Cup with a clear strategy; compete in nearly everything. The Saudi Arabian organizationmore

Bloodseeker is one of the most aggressive heroes in Dota 2. Known for his incredible speed and ability to punish weakened opponents, he thrives on constant fighting. His gameplay revolves around chasing down low-health enemies, silencing them, and forcing difficult choices with his powerful abilities. This guide covers Bloodseeker’s lore, abilities, item progression, playstyle, and strategies to help you understand and play him effectively. Bloodseeker Lore Strygwyr, the Bloodseeker, is a hunter chosen by the priests of Xhacatocatl to servemore

The International 2025 is only a couple of weeks away, and Valve has officially released this year’s compendium. As has been the case for a while now, the compendium is free and accessible to every Dota 2 player. However, this edition introduces an extra layer of excitement: prizes for fans and players who excel in predicting results and performing well in the Fantasy League. The rewards this time around are especially appealing. At the heart of them is the Tyrianmore

Terrorblade is one of Dota 2’s most iconic carry heroes. Known as the Demon Marauder, he thrives on illusions and transformations that allow him to control fights and destroy structures quickly. While fragile in the early game, his power spikes with items and abilities that make him a dangerous late-game presence. This guide covers his lore, abilities, playstyle, strengths, weaknesses, and recommended items. Lore of Terrorblade Terrorblade was a rebel among demons. He stole from Demon Lords, broke every lawmore

We are back with FISSURE Universe Episode 6, and this time the tournament feels like the calm before the storm. It is the final competition where we will see top-tier teams clash before The International 2025, making it the last big checkpoint on the road to Dota’s most prestigious stage. A total of 10 teams will compete, including returning giants and new challengers, giving us one more look at how the professional scene is shaping up. With TI just aroundmore

Now that we’ve shared our thoughts on the biggest winners and losers in Dota 2 Patch 7.39d, let’s take a look at how things have shifted in pubs. We’ll review the stats to see which heroes are achieving better results and which ones are gaining popularity now that the update has settled in. Since there are no major tournaments before The International 2025, this also serves as an adjustment to our tournament expectations. Heroes that stand out could become primemore

Dota 2 patch 7.39d will be the gameplay patch for The International in September. As they patch will likely last for quite some time, we figured it would be a good time to list the best heroes for each role. In this article, we are counting down the three best offlaners for you to grind MMR. These heroes are easy to use, but highly effective in the right hands. Three best Offlaners To climb MMR in Dota 2 patch 7.39d Abaddon Starting our list is Abaddon. One of the easiest to play heroes while also being a terror in themore

Dragon Knight in Dota 2 is a durable hero who can switch between melee combat and powerful ranged dragon forms. Known for his resilience and steady scaling, he can pressure lanes, initiate fights, and push objectives effectively. This guide covers his lore, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, item builds, and strategies for different roles. Lore and Background Davion, the Dragon Knight, earned his powers after an honorable duel with Slyrak, an ancient Eldwurm. Despite Slyrak’s age and frailty, the dragon requested amore

Dota 2 patch 7.39d will be the gameplay patch for The International in September. As they patch will likely last for quite some time, we figured it would be a good time to list the best heroes for each role. In this article, we are counting down the three best mid lane heroes for you to grind MMR. These heroes are somewhat difficult to use, but incredibly powerful in the right hands. The three best mid heroes to grind MMRmore

Dota 2 patch 7.39d is here and we are counting down the three best carry heroes to grind MMR. While the latest update didn't change much, it's still good to know who you should take to secure the late-game. This list will highlight the best carry heroes to climb in ranked. The choices are easy to play, while being reliable options in the late game. The three best carry heroes to climb MMR in Dota 2 patch 7.39d Abaddon Startingmore

Dota 2 has been around for a long time, and as of August 2025, the ever-growing hero roster has reached a whopping 126 heroes. Behind this impressive number lies a rich history and a lot of development work. Although Dota 2 was officially released on July 9, 2013, the game had a lengthy "open beta" period, during which players from around the world could gain access via invitation. In this article, we’ll dive into the origins of Dota 2’s heromore

Crystal Maiden is a support hero in Dota 2 who controls the battlefield with powerful disables and slows. She offers strong team utility through mana regeneration, making her valuable in every stage of the game. Bio and Lore Rylai, the Crystal Maiden, was born in a temperate region alongside her fiery sister Lina. Her ice powers caused crops to freeze and rivers to stop flowing. To protect others, her parents sent her to the frozen realm of Icewrack. Under themore