Dota 2 Esports News

It's only been a couple of days since Dota 2 patch 7.39d went live and the changes in the meta have been subtle. Extremely subtle. Almost invisible in fact. Sure some heroes took a few hits, but overall, it's roughly the same patch as before. Despite the mild update, small shifts are happening. In this article we will countdown the biggest winners of Dota 2 patch 7.39d and discuss if they are worth your time to master. The biggest winnersmore

Dota 2 patch 7.39d is here and the effects of the update are being felt already. Some heroes received a fresh coat of paint, while former staples emerged as the biggest losers of the patch. In this article we will look at which heroes suffered the most, along with whether or not they remain viable in pubs. The Biggest Losers Of Dota 2 Patch 7.39d Axe Berzerker's Call: Mana Cost increased from 80/90/100/110 to 90/100/110/120 Culling Blade: Kill Armor Bonusmore

After a busy week of exciting matches, Clavision Masters 2025 is over, and it’s time for a new Dota 2 meta recap. This tournament marked the final Tier 1 event before The International 2025 and featured the unusual absence of both Team Spirit and Team Liquid. In this recap, we’ll review the most popular heroes, explore how the so-called “Shadow Meta” is in the sinister hands of a Shadow Lord, and examine the performance of Chinese teams — and whatmore

Dota 2 patch 7.39d is here and it is likely the last update to the game before The International arrives. As expected, it's a small balance patch to bring down a few overpowered heroes, while trying to shine he spotlight on some forgotten picks. In this article we will go through the biggest changes and discuss which nerfed heroes are still relevant, and who might rise in the meta. The biggest changes in Dota 2 patch 7.39d IceFrog guts Blademore

After an interesting week of unlikely outcomes, Clavision Masters 2025 is over, and Team Tidebound has emerged as champions. This tournament had a lot of questions for chinese teams. Nonetheless, one thing is unquestionable: Tidebound won and added another major point in their favor. At the same time, many are wondering if PARIVISION is really suffering from the classic “favorite’s curse.” Let’s dive deeper into the performance of big teams, the surprises delivered by underdogs, and the current state ofmore

Yakult Brothers have emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in the Chinese Dota 2 scene, cementing their status as a legitimate contender through an impressive series of performances throughout 2025. Despite being founded recently in October 2024, this ambitious Chinese roster has quickly transformed from relative unknowns into a formidable force capable of challenging established regional powerhouses. ------------------------ From Formation to Regional Recognition The team's journey began with a roster featuring former G2 x iG players, but theirmore

The current no.1 Chess player, Magnus Carlsen, has won the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup by defeating Alireza Firouzja in the Grand Finals. With the win, Magnus has won $250k for himself and 1000 Club Championship points for Team Liquid. Chess at EWC 2025: A Recap The EWC 2025 Chess action kicked off with the LCQs featuring 16 players. Only five of them made it through: Nihal Sarin Javokhir Sindarov Levon Aronian Anish Giri Andrey Episenko These joined the 11more

Wraith King is a strength-based hero in Dota 2. Known for his simple mechanics and high durability, he fits well into most drafts as a position one carry. His core strength lies in his ability to come back from death instantly, forcing enemies to fight twice. Who Is Wraith King? Wraith King, also called Ostarion, was once a king obsessed with building a kingdom from the bones of his enemies. Seeking eternal rule, he turned to wraith energy and becamemore

The North American Dota 2 scene has taken a significant hit today. Shopify Rebellion has departed the Dota 2 esports scene, removing one of the few consistent squads in the region. After nearly three years of competing in North America, the team has withdrawn from the scene entirely. This leaves Wildcards as the last remaining powerhouse in the region. Shopify Rebellion may return to Dota 2 one day The NA lineup entered the Dota 2 scene with a bag. Signingmore

The Group Stage of Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi has concluded, and it’s time to see how things played out. Nigma Galaxy and Team Tidebound came out on top, securing first place in their groups and locking in a slot directly in the Upper Bracket Semifinals for the Playoffs. On the other hand, some Chinese teams, like Xtreme Gaming and Yakult Brothers, struggled to deliver strong results despite playing on home soil. Let’s dive deeper and look at where each ofmore

Marci is a melee strength hero in Dota 2. She first appeared in the DOTA: Dragon’s Blood series as Mirana’s silent companion. In the game, she is known for her strong burst damage, mobility, and lifesteal mechanics. Her role depends on team composition—she can be a damage-dealing core or a reliable support. Marci stands out for her ability to engage, disable, and help teammates with buffs. Her skillset rewards fast reactions and aggressive positioning. Marci’s Core Abilities Dispose Marci grabsmore

OG Esports has released their financial statement for the year 2024 and it is not looking good. The organization lost nearly 3 million euros, due to rising operating costs and weaker performances across gaming titles. Dedicated readers can check out the full 32 page document here. But for those who are short on time, we'll summarize all you need to know here. OG losses in Dota 2 have severely hurt the company The organization rose to prominence with their commitmentmore

The International Olympic Committee has officially confirmed that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. The announcement comes almost one year after the 142nd IOC Session took place in Paris on July 2024, where members unanimously voted to create this new Olympic competition. IOC Decision and Timeline The IOC made history when it decided to create the Olympic Esports Games during its session held alongside the 2024 Paris Olympics. Initially planned for 2025,more

Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi is the final Tier 1 event before The International 2025 on the Dota 2 professional circuit. This tournament will take place at the Bo Ao Indoor Stadium (博奥体育馆) in Zhangjiakou, China. Ten teams will face off for a total prize pool of US$700,000 from July 28th to August 3rd. This is one last chance for Tier 1 teams to clash and refine their strategies before TI. While PARIVISION and Tundra Esports are confirmed, Team Spirit ismore

PARIVISION is one of the strongest teams of 2025 but unfortunately finished in third place at the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025). Now that the tournament is over and things have settled down, the organization has released a documentary showing the final day of the event on their YouTube channel (@parivisiongg). Despite not achieving the outcome they hoped for, finishing third on such a big stage is a huge accomplishment. Let’s look at three important lessons from this story.more

Dark Willow is a tricky support hero in Dota 2 with strong disables and magical damage. Her spells control the battlefield, forcing enemies to reposition or flee. While she’s fragile, her abilities allow her to escape danger and punish overextensions. This guide covers everything you need to know to play her well. Who Is Dark Willow? Mireska Sunbreeze, known as Dark Willow, is a rebellious fae from Revtel. She left behind a life of wealth and politics to travel withmore

Once upon a time, the world of professional Dota 2 was fiercely contested between regions—China and Europe stood at the top, with Southeast Asia, North America, and CIS (now often referred to as Eastern Europe or EEU) playing strong supporting roles. But as we look at the competitive scene in 2025, it’s clear that EU became the best. From dominant performances at international tournaments (Europe has won 100% of tier 1 tournaments this year) to a conveyor belt of high-MMRmore

The Chess EWC 2025 is on the horizon. The event will officially introduce chess into the esports scene, bridging the gap between a traditional board game and modern PC gaming. The inaugural tournament will be played on Chess.com and will act as the CCT conclusion. It will also bring some of the biggest names in the Chess world to the esports stage. Let's take a look at what the tournament has in store for us. Format and Players The Chessmore

Unfortunate news hit Xtreme Gaming as they are forced to make roster changes for their Dota 2 lineup. Yap "xNova" Jian Wei will be stepping in as position 5. While Wilson "poloson" Koh goes into the inactive roster of the squad. This is due to poloson having Tendonitis, preventing him from practicing with his team and forcing him to take time off to recover. Poloson is put on the bench while he recovers Xtreme Gaming has not released Poloson frommore

The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) was an exciting and unpredictable event, until the grand finals— especially for Team Spirit fans. After a series of underwhelming results in previous tournaments, Team Spirit finally claimed the EWC 2025 trophy. Despite falling short of the championship title, Team Falcons delivered an equally impressive performance. Their evolution was even more surprising than Team Spirit’s and happened thanks to an important change behind the scenes. Team Spirit is Back in the EWC 2025more