The Dota 2 Berlin Major is over, and it provided valuable data on hero picks and win rates in the new meta. Ten heroes stood out with high pick rates and win rates, showcasing their impact in the right hands. Some heroes became popular immediately, while others took time to establish themselves in the tournament’s meta.
One hero even achieved an impressive win rate of 75 percent after 24 games!
Let’s examine the top ten Dota heroes based on data collected by Liquidpedia, their impact in the Berlin event, and what it means for the New Frontiers meta.
Pugna
Pugna was picked 31 times, with 17 wins and 14 losses, totaling a 55 percent win rate. Teams like Aster, BetBoom, and Talon Esports picked him the most. Pugna worked well against popular support picks due to his Nether Ward and Life Drain abilities.
Void Spirit
Void Spirit was picked 40 times, with 22 wins and 18 losses, resulting in a 55 percent win rate. He excelled as a maneuverable midlaner and was favored by teams like Liquid and OG due to his ability to move around the map easily.
Ember Spirit
Ember Spirit was picked 37 times, with 21 wins and 17 losses, resulting in a 57 percent win rate. His versatility and mobility made him popular among teams like Liquid and Gaimin Gladiators, who both made it to the finals.
Underlord
Underlord was picked an astounding 74 times, with 44 wins and 30 losses, resulting in a 59 percent win rate. His Fiend’s Gate ability allowed for surprise attacks, and teams like Gaimin Gladiators fully utilized him to secure victories in all eight games they picked him.
Keeper of the Light
Keeper of the Light was the second most-picked hero with 81 picks, resulting in 48 wins and a 59 percent win rate. Teams like Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators utilized him effectively as a support duo with Crystal Maiden, capitalizing on his constant uptime and ability to provide mana to allies.
Terrorblade
Terrorblade, despite being a late carry with demanding farm requirements, performed well in the tournament. He was picked 39 times, resulting in 24 wins and a 62 percent win rate. His synergy with Keeper of the Light, who mitigates his mana issues, and the ability to safely farm with illusions on the expanded map contributed to his success.
Pangolier
Pangolier was picked 37 times, resulting in 24 wins and a 65 percent win rate. Similar to other successful heroes in the tournament, his maneuverability and uptime were key factors in his popularity. Teams like Gaimin Gladiators, Liquid, and PSG.LGD frequently picked Pangolier, and he is expected to become more popular in pub games as well.
Alchemist
Alchemist proved to be a surprise force at the Berlin Major. He was picked 63 times, with 41 wins and a 65 percent win rate. Teams like Liquid, 9 Pandas, and Tundra Esports favored Alchemist. His ability to farm quickly and wreak havoc earlier than other carries contributed to his strong performance.
Beastmaster
Beastmaster was the second most successful pick, with 41 picks resulting in 28 wins and a 68 percent win rate. His ability to provide extra vision with his units, coupled with the expanded jungle, contributed to his success. Drums of Slom further enhanced his pushing and team fighting capabilities.
Medusa
Medusa, one of the hardest carries in Dota 2, was picked only 24 times with an impressive win rate of 75 percent. Teams like Tundra Esports, Gaimin Gladiators, and Liquid remained undefeated with her. Although she initially had weaknesses in the new meta, buffs to her abilities turned her into a formidable force.