VCT Americas Kickoff 2024: Match Schedule, Competing Teams, and Viewing Guide
ESL One Bangkok 2024 showcased PARIVISION's dominant victory, marking a significant milestone in competitive Dota 2. Their strategic prowess and adaptability led them to secure the championship with a prize of $400,000.
The tournament's meta revealed interesting trends in hero selection and team strategies. Primal Beast emerged as the most contested hero with a 95% pick/ban rate, followed by Muerta (90%) and Leshrac (85%).
Key Tournament Statistics:
- Total Games Played: 49
- Average Game Duration: 36.5 minutes
- Most Picked Hero: Muerta (32 games)
- Highest Win Rate: Shadow Fiend (73% in 15 games)
PARIVISION's Success Factors:
- Exceptional draft versatility
- Strong early game rotations
- Superior vision control
- Efficient resource management
- Consistent late-game decision making
Most Impactful Heroes:
- Primal Beast - 95% contest rate
- Muerta - 90% contest rate
- Leshrac - 85% contest rate
- Shadow Fiend - 73% win rate
- Snapfire - 70% win rate
The tournament meta favored aggressive early-game strategies, with teams prioritizing strong laning phases and early rotations. Support heroes with strong save abilities saw increased popularity, particularly Oracle and Shadow Demon.
PARIVISION's championship run demonstrated the importance of adaptability in modern Dota 2, as they successfully countered various strategies while maintaining their signature playstyle. Their victory sets new standards for professional Dota 2 competition and influences future tournament metas.
The success of ESL One Bangkok 2024 reinforces Southeast Asia's growing importance in the global Dota 2 scene, with record viewership numbers and high-quality competition throughout the event.