Dota 2 Heroes that dominated the meta at ESL One Bangkok 2024

ESL One Bangkok 2024 ended on a high note for the underdog, PARIVISION, as they defeated Team Liquid, the reigning TI champions, to take home the trophy. The victory also solidifies PARIVISION’s coach, Asitini, as one of the top coaches in the SA scene.

However, if you’re one of those statistics nerds who focus on meta-heroes and performance trends, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.

ESL One Bangkok 2024 was played on Patch 7.37e. If you’re curious about which heroes performed the best, stay tuned.

Alchemist had a 100% contest rate

Honestly, it’s hardly surprising at this point. Players have quickly recognized just how strong Alchemist is in this patch.

Once a forgotten hero, Alchemist is now being picked for one simple reason—he offers a free win. This is largely thanks to his facet, Seed Money, which grants him additional bonus gold at the start of the match.

Hey there not so little buddy.

In the right hands, this bonus gold is a game-changer. It accelerates item progression. This allows his team to take objectives much faster allowing them to potentially shorten the match duration. As a result, it helps players avoid unnecessary headaches.

At ESL One Bangkok 2024, Alchemist was contested in all 86 matches boasting a 57.14% win rate.

Dragon Knight is yet another unsurprising hero that was trending at the tournament.

He’s been a staple meta pick for quite some time now, thanks to his Fire Dragon facet. It makes him a highly versatile pick, allowing him to excel in any core role.

With Fire Dragon, Dragon Knight’s scalability is practically guaranteed throughout the game, enabling him to out-farm most other cores with ease.

Players have been anticipating nerfs for him, and frankly, we’d like to see them arrive soon.

Dragon Knight was uncontested in only one match, achieving a staggering 98.84% contest rate. In the eight matches where he made it through, he secured a remarkable 75.00% win rate.

Lina is burning everyone from the midlane

Lina has been making a significant impact in pubs with her magical damage build, dominating the midlane with ease. This naturally raised curiousity about how the hero would perform in the professional scene.

To say she excelled would be an understatement. Thanks to her recent buffs, Lina has become incredibly versatile, allowing players to utilize either of her facets.

Care to play with fire?

Nevertheless, Thermal Runway remains a favourite among players, even when opting for a magical damage build. This facet supercharges Lina with passive charges, which also amplify her physical damage output.

As a result, Lina can effortlessly burst down any hero on the map at virtually any stage of the game—a trait that players find immensely valuable in competitive play.

At ESL One Bangkok 2024, Lina has a 48.84% contest rate. In 18 matches, where she got through, she has an impressive 55.56% win rate.

Magnus is extremely versatile

Magnus is making a strong return to the meta, but this time with a twist—he’s emerging as a versatile flex pick.

Players are drafting Magnus in various roles, adapting him to fit seamlessly into their lineups. Surprisingly, this approach has been highly effective.

Beware the horn!

As a support, Magnus needs just a single item to make a significant impact in skirmishes. As a safelaner, he scales reliably as the game progresses, with Empower providing tremendous benefits to his teammates.

At the tournament, Magnus had an impressive 97.67% contest rate. Of the 29 matches in which he was picked, he achieved a solid 62.07% win rate, showcasing his effectiveness across the board.

Beastmaster and Gyrocopter excel in their roles

While some trends at ESL One Bangkok 2024 were predictable, others were unexpected—among them, the resurgence of Gyrocopter and Beastmaster.

Gyrocopter has been absent from the spotlight for quite some time.

However, with matches in this tournament often extending around the hour mark, players have begun experimenting with new heroes, and Gyrocopter has emerged as a viable option.

Gyrocopter Dota 2

Although his laning stage can be challenging, this weakness is easily addressed by pairing him with strong laning support. As the game progresses, Gyrocopter scales impressively, delivering substantial damage that allows him to hold his own against top-tier meta-heroes.

That said, Gyrocopter isn’t a typical flex pick. His true potential is best realised when played as a safelaner, where he can shine brightest.

At ESL One Bangkok 2024, Gyrocopter had a 62.79% contest rate. In the 22 matches where he made it through, he achieved a 63.64% win rate.

Blink, Roar, Family hits you till you die guy.

Another role-specific hero that saw frequent picks was Beastmaster. Under the right circumstances, this hero can act as a one-man army, making him a game-changing force capable of securing victories.

Beastmaster boasts a strong laning stage, often dominating the opposing safelaner if left unchecked.

As the game progresses, he provides reliable lockdown and initiation, while also scaling exceptionally well, making him a consistent threat throughout the match.

As a result, BM achieved a 73.26% contest rate in 63 matches. He had a 63.64% win rate in the 22 matches he got through.

Players are eagerly anticipating the release of a new patch, as Patch 7.37e has been in circulation for quite some time. It is speculated that the update might drop following the conclusion of the final act of the Crownfall Update.