The Top Dota 2 Heroes at the Berlin Major and What They Mean for the New Frontiers Meta
The recently concluded Dota 2 Berlin Major showcased some of the best teams and players in the world. But it also gave us valuable insights into the hero picks and win rates, which can provide valuable information about the new meta introduced by the New Frontiers patch. In this article, we will highlight the top ten heroes with exceptionally high pick rates and win rates in the tournament, and discuss why they were impactful and what it means for the current meta.
Pugna: A Versatile Hero with High Impact
Pugna was one of the standout heroes in the Berlin Major with a pick rate of 31. He had a 55 percent win rate, making him a force to be reckoned with. Pugna excelled against popular support picks like Keeper of the Light, Crystal Maiden, and Enchantress, thanks to his Nether Ward and ultimate, Life Drain.
Void Spirit: A Universally Powerful Midlaner
With a pick rate of 40 and a 55 percent win rate, Void Spirit proved to be a dominant force in the Berlin Major. The hero’s versatility as a midlaner and ability to move around the map quickly made him a favorite pick for teams like Team Liquid and OG, who had an impressive win rate of over 80 percent with him.
Ember Spirit: An Elusive and Impactful Hero
Ember Spirit, picked 37 times with a win rate of 57 percent, proved to be a highly impactful hero in the Berlin Major. His ability to move around the map effortlessly, similar to Void Spirit, made him a favorite pick for teams like Team Liquid and Gaimin Gladiators, both of whom made it to the final.
Underlord: A Key Hero in the Group Stage and Beyond
Underlord stood out in the group stage and continued to make a strong impact throughout the tournament. With a whopping 74 picks and a win rate of 59 percent, Underlord’s ultimate ability, Fiend’s Gate, proved to be a game-changer. Teams like Gaimin Gladiators took full advantage of this powerful ability, leading to eight consecutive wins whenever they picked Underlord.
Keeper of the Light: A Support Duo’s Delight
Keeper of the Light was the second most-picked hero in the Berlin Major with 81 picks and an impressive win rate of 59 percent. Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators were the teams that used him the most. Keeper of the Light’s constant mana supply, Recall ability with Aghanim’s Shard, and team fight potential with Aghanim’s Sceptre make him an excellent support hero.
Terrorblade: A Late Game Carry with Early Game Potential
Despite being a late game carry, Terrorblade performed exceptionally well in the Berlin Major. With 39 picks and a win rate of 62 percent, Terrorblade’s synergy with Keeper of the Light and his ability to safely farm the expanded map with illusions proved to be a winning combination.
Pangolier: Uptime and Maneuverability in the Current Meta
Pangolier, with a pick rate of 37 and a win rate of 65 percent, has become a popular hero in the current meta. His ability to stay active and maneuver around the map, favored by teams like Gaimin Gladiators, Team Liquid, and PSG.LGD, has made him a hero to watch out for in pubs as well.
Alchemist: A Surprising Force to Be Reckoned With
Alchemist, picked 63 times with a win rate of 65 percent, emerged as one of the surprise heroes of the Berlin Major. Teams like Team Liquid, 9 Pandas, and Tundra Esports had great success with Alchemist thanks to his ability to quickly farm and cause havoc earlier than other carries.
Beastmaster: Extra Vision and Pushing Power
Beastmaster, picked 41 times with a win rate of 68 percent, proved to be one of the most successful heroes in the Berlin Major. His ability to provide extra vision with his units and excel at pushing and team fighting thanks to items like Drums of Slom made him a go-to pick for many teams.
Medusa: The Unstoppable Late Game Carry
Medusa, despite being picked only 24 times, had an outstanding win rate of 75 percent in the Berlin Major. Teams like Tundra Esports, Gaimin Gladiators, and Team Liquid remained undefeated whenever they picked Medusa. The hero’s recent buffs to Split Shot and Mana Shield turned her into an unstoppable late game carry.
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