November 20, 2024

Greece on Top of the World – First Place at the IESF Dota 2 World Championship 2024!

The Greek team completed a legendary run, winning the IESF Dota 2 World Championship 2024 by defeating Sweden in the Grand Final with a score of 2-0. From the Group Stage to the Grand Final, ThuG, Focus, SkyLark, dEsire, and SsaSpartan showcased why they belong at the pinnacle of the global esports scene.

The Grand Final

Greece vs Sweden (2-0)

In the final, Greece delivered a masterclass of dominant drafting, precise execution, and exceptional team synergy.

Game 1: Greece 38-13 Sweden (37:00)

Greece started strong, with ThuG on Queen of Pain securing 17 kills and Focus on Alchemist dismantling the opposing frontline. SkyLark on Centaur Warrunner delivered pivotal initiations, while dEsire and SsaSpartan provided impeccable map control with superior vision.

ThuG (Queen of Pain): Dominated the mid lane with a 17/2/10 KDA, showcasing relentless pick-offs and flawless spell usage.
Focus (Alchemist): The ultimate carry, achieving a 11/1/14 KDA and a GPM of 939, ensuring rapid scaling.
SkyLark (Centaur Warrunner): Led the charge with a 5/0/21 KDA, enabling teamfights with precision initiations.
dEsire (Hoodwink) and SsaSpartan (Tusk): Controlled the map with expert vision and created opportunities for decisive plays.

Game 2: Greece 40-9 Sweden (25:33)

The second game was a one-sided affair. Focus on Luna and ThuG on Queen of Pain dominated early, with SkyLark creating ample space for the cores, while dEsire and SsaSpartan shut down any Swedish attempts at recovery.

Focus (Luna): Unstoppable with a 12/2/13 KDA, shredding enemy supports and pressuring lanes.
ThuG (Queen of Pain): Maintained mid-lane supremacy with an 11/3/7 KDA and flawless positioning.
SkyLark (Centaur Warrunner): Controlled the frontline with key stuns, ending with a 5/0/14 KDA.
dEsire (Snapfire) and SsaSpartan (Tusk): Dictated the tempo with rotations that eliminated any chance of a Swedish comeback.

Keys to Victory

Drafting: Synergistic hero picks gave Greece a clear strategic edge.
Execution: Flawless rotations, vision control, and teamfight execution defined their games.
Teamwork: Unparalleled chemistry among players, with seamless communication across the map.

A Title That Means More

With this victory, Greece claimed the $70,000 grand prize and recognition as one of the top nations in esports. The roster demonstrated exceptional maturity, strategic thinking, and teamwork, solidifying Greece’s place on the global map.

Their triumph in the final was a statement: Greek esports has arrived at the highest level.