Kunkka is On a Sinking Ship after Patch 7.36

Ever since the release of , the balance of power in Dota 2 has shifted dramatically. Some heroes have risen to new heights, while others have hit rock bottom. Sadly, Kunkka, the old admiral, seems to be sinking with his ship. After dominating both pubs and the pro scene for a solid six months, he’s now facing huge nerfs that have made him one of the worst heroes in the current patch.

In this article, we’ll dive into what happened to Kunkka and how the changes in patch 7.36 have relegated him to the bottom tier with a .

How Patch 7.36 Made Kunkka One of The Worst Heroes

Kunkka's nerfs hit too hard Admiral, but not admirable. Hm hm hm hm. (Credit: Valve)

Gorgc Returns to the Dota 2 Competitive Scene!

Janne “Gorgc” Stefanovski, a well-known streamer and content creator for Dota 2, has successfully advanced to the closed qualifiers for The International 2024 with his team, Team Bald. Although the road was filled with challenges, Team Bald overcame them and won every game in the open qualifier.

The International is the ultimate goal for any DotA 2 player, representing the pinnacle of achievement in the competitive scene. TI 2024 will be held in Copenhagen, starting on September 4th. Although the tournament is still months away, the regional open qualifiers have already begun, with teams worldwide battling for a spot in this prestigious event.

The International 2024 aka TI13 The open qualifiers for The International 2024 are in full swing. (Credits: Valve)

Xtreme Gaming announces partnership with Weibo Gaming

As the Riyadh Masters 2024 approaches, the teams are getting ready for the biggest events of the year. Some teams are in boot camps, working on improving their strategies and gameplay. Others are seeking opportunities to expand their team’s brand.

Azure Ray ESL One Kuala Lumpur Champions Azure Ray won the first Major trophy of the 2024 Dota 2 professional season. (Credits: wykrm)

. Two teams from China won LANs thus far. Xtreme Gaming is one of them. The team built their roster around . Due to this strategy, XG had some fantastic tournament runs. As a result, the team has opened doors to some marvelous opportunities. Recently they announced their cooperation with Weibo Gaming. Thus, in the Riyadh Masters 2024, the team will participate in the tournament under their new banter.

Dota 2 patch 7.36b Deletes Zeus!

It feels like just yesterday that we got and yet already there have been two updates to balance out the game. Dota 2 patch 7.36b is here and it focuses on bringing down the most overpowered heroes while giving small buffs to others.

Besides hero changes, the latest update introduced gameplay updates and several big item buffs and nerfs.

The best Dota 2 Supports for Grinding MMR in Dota 2 patch 7.36a

, it can be hard to figure out which heroes are worth picking and which you should avoid. Is Huskar Support viable? Is Terrorblade back in the meta? Which supports are the best for grinding MMR?

While we can’t answer the first two questions, there is enough data on the new patch to list the best supports for grinding MMR right now.

In this article, we will focus mostly on the changes the heroes received, which include direct buffs, along with the new Innate abilities and .

Esports World Cup 2024: Dota 2 Titans Clash for $5 Million

is on the horizon, from July 3rd to August 25th. This highly anticipated event comes with a staggering $60 million prize pool. Although the distribution across games is still being finalized, Dota 2 leads the pack with an impressive $5 million allocation.

In this article, we will explore the lineup of powerhouse teams that have already secured their spots, delve into the intense regional qualifiers still underway, break down the tournament format that promises non-stop action, and provide a breakdown of the prize pool.

Esports World Cup Foundation A new Era for Esports is on the Horizon. (Credit: Esports World Cup)

The Best Safelane Heroes in Patch 7.36a

When a new patch update drops in Dota 2, what’s relevant in the previous meta becomes a thing of the past. As a result, players have to learn and adapt quickly to the changes made in-game. Valve introduced two new in-game concepts in the most recent update, Patch 7.36 – Hero Facits and Innate Abilities. These concepts completely changed Dota 2.

Here are the best Dota 2 Facets All Facets are equal, but some Facets are more equal than others. (Credits: Valve)

Players struggle against certain heroes due to their overpowered facets. Therefore, Valve recently released a follow-up update, Patch 7.36a, to address these issues. Nevertheless, some of these heroes still dominate the pubs. Thus, in this article, let’s explore our safelane heroes for patch 7.36a.

The Harsh Reality of Women in Esports

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Collapse Reveals the Best DotA 2 Offlane Heroes of Patch 7.36a!

The latest  was quickly followed by  to address balance issues. However, achieving perfect balance often requires more than one adjustment. Recently, The two-time TI champion  released his tier list of the best Dota 2 Offlane heroes, highlighting the most powerful and impactful heroes in the current patch.

In this article, we will delve into three of the most contested and broken Dota 2 offlane heroes of patch 7.36a, examining why they stand out and how they can be effectively utilized to dominate the game.

Two-Time The International Champion Unveils His Tier List of Best Offlane Heroes for Patch 7.36a credit: x/@Team__Spirit Two-Time The International Champion Unveils His Tier List of Best Offlane Heroes (credit: Team Spirit)

Five reasons Legion Commander is amazing for grinding MMR

Legion Commander has emerged as one of the best offlaners in .  She went from a sub-50 % win rate in 7.35 to 57% when Facets were introduced.

Even after the nerfs she received in Dota 2 patch 7.36a, the Legion Commander remains one of the best offlaners for grinding MMR.

But what makes the hero so strong? why is she suddenly viable? and was Tresdin really a man before?

We will look into all that and more in this article, so let’s dive in.

MinD_ContRoL Joins Shopify Rebellion: A New Chapter Begins

Following the , where Ivan “MinD_ContRoL” Ivanov, was unexpectedly kicked from Tundra Esports, the talented offlaner has now found a new team.

has announced that MinD_ContRoL will be joining their ranks. He will step into the offlane role previously held by whose departure due to internal conflicts marks a fresh start for the player and the team.

Mind Control Dota 2 MC at The International 2019.
Credits: Valve

Dota 2 patch 7.36a Nerfs the Strongest Support Item

It’s only been a few hours since DreamLeague Season 23 ended and we already have a . Dota 2 patch 7.36a is here and will shake things up, especially for support players.

The latest patch nerfs arguably the best support item in the game, along with a much-awaited change to Eternal Shroud, and overall hero rebalancing.

Team Falcons are the Champions of DreamLeague Season 23

DreamLeague Season 23 has concluded and Team Falcons emerged as the champions. This trophy marks their fourth tournament win for the 2024 Dota 2 professional season.

had some great tournaments run this season, but at DreamLeague Season 23, they had a hiccup. Nevertheless, Team Falcons returned stronger for their grand final series and took a clean sweep against Gaimin Gladiators.

Team Falcons Dota 2 Team Falcons are the DreamLeague Season 23 Champions!
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SabeRLight- on Leaving Shopify Rebellion: “my voice and opinions were met with backlash”

Jonáš “SabeRLight-” Volek took to X to shed light on his departure from Shopify Rebellion. The offlaner expressed disappointment that he couldn’t get along with a certain teammate, as well as sharing his plans for the future.

SabeRLight- is one of the most sought-after players in North America, contributing greatly to the success of Shopify Rebellion and TSM, his former squad.

The Best Dota 2 Facets You Have to Pick

introduced Dota 2 Facets, unique customization choices that allow players to modify heroes to suit their playstyle.

Most Dota 2 Facets are balanced with each being viable. But not all options are equal and some Facets are flat-out better than others. Those are the ones we’ll be exploring today.

Dota 2 patch 7.36 Completely Changes the Game

and it is a doozy. The new update introduces sweeping changes to heroes, along with smaller balance fixes to the map.

The new update is dense and we expect it to take weeks before people figure out the best heroes for the meta. With such a big update, the Dota 2 scene is turned on its head yet again.

In this article we will look at the biggest changes introduced in Dota 2 patch 7.36, to help you figure out what the hell is going on.

The best Dota 2 Innate Abilities in patch 7.36a

The latest gameplay update to Valve’s flagship MOBA introduces Dota 2 Innate Abilities, unique passives for every hero available at level 1.

Some of these abilities are returning abilities such as Zeus’ Static Field, while others are level-five upgrades for old passives like Venomancer’s Poison Sting.  The most exciting Innate Abilities are original mechanics introducing new ways to play heroes.

In this article, we will list the best Dota 2 Innate Abilities introduced in the latest update and go over why they are so powerful.

Everything You Need to Know about Deserts of Druud

. It was a success, increasing the player count of the game. The Crownfall update features the love story of Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit.

Players can follow them and see how their story plays out in four acts. These acts are unlocked over time. The Druud update has been unlocked recently, .

Skywrath Mage Flying Dota 2 Credits: Valve