Dreamleague Season 20 is currently ongoing with some of the best Dota 2 teams showcasing their abilities on the international stage. As the tournament progresses, there have been many different metas that have surfaced and many heroes have made appearances, with some being stronger than the rest. Among the various heroes making waves in the tournament, Anti-Mage and Phantom Lancer have emerged as dominant carry heroes, boasting impressive win rates. Anti-Mage has an astonishing 86% win rate over 15 games and Phantom Lancer follows closely at 76.9% over 13 games.
Anti-Mage and Phantom Lancer: Dominating Dreamleague
Anti-Mage is one carry hero that has been in the meta for the last few patches, however, with the changes made to the hero in 7.33, it has become more prominent than ever. After the recent balance patches, the hero was relatively untouched in pubs and professional games. Its winrate in pubs is 49.5% according to DotaBuff, which indicates that the hero is balanced.
This is a huge difference from its winrate at Dreamleague Season 20, which is at 86%. The hero has also been banned 28 times at the tournament, which is a ban rate of 17%, which is on the lower side compared to other heroes.
However, one point that should be taken into consideration is that Anti-Mage has been picked at Dreamleague Season 20 only in specific match-ups, where the hero has a significant advantage, such as against Morphling. This may be a crucial factor in its massive win rate at the tournament.
Another hero that has a very high win rate at the tournament is Phantom Lancer, currently sitting at a 76.9% winrate over 13 games. The hero saw a few noticeable buffs in 7.33, which led to the hero being picked more in pub games and also a higher winrate.
However, the current winrate after the latest patch 7.33d is relatively normal, at 49.55%, according to DotaBuff. The hero has been picked in a relatively wide range of match-ups at Dreamleague Season 20, which may indicate that the hero is good in the current meta, and may reflect in DotaBuff in the next few weeks. The hero has also been banned 24 times, which is a 14% ban rate in the tournament, similar to Anti-Mage.
Anti-Mage and Phantom Lancer have taken center stage in Dreamleague Season 20, showcasing their prowess and impacting the meta with their exceptional win rates. Their abilities to farm efficiently, split push effectively, and dominate team fights have propelled them to the forefront of carry hero selections. As the tournament progresses, the battle between teams harnessing the power of these heroes and opponents seeking to counter their influence will be one to watch. The evolution of strategies and the emergence of new heroes will continue to shape Dreamleague Season 20, adding excitement and intrigue to the competition.
