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There may not be as many Twitch viewers for Dota 2 as there were a few years ago, but the game continues to be popular with a decent amount of livestreamers. As a matter of fact, during 2021, Dota 2 was the 9th most watched game on Twitch (excluding Just Chatting), which is not as high as some other rival titles such as League of Legends but still impressive nonetheless. A number of veteran streamers, emerging streamers, as well as professional players, have all contributed their content to bring the game to this level. Each one has something unique to offer, which makes them interesting to watch. We have compiled a list of the Top 10 Dota 2 streamers by category for you to enjoy.
Top Dota 2 streamers you need to watch on Twitch
The biggest Dota 2 streamers
Gorgc
Janne "Gorgc" Stefanovski, perhaps the most watched livestreamer in English, continues to stream Dota 2 content daily. A full package of what you would want in a stream, Gorgc can give you the drama of the Reddit threads on all trending topics, the feel of a high ranking pub game, the malding of a normal Dota 2 player, the chill coverage of an official Dota 2 game, along with a little variety to finish off the mix.
Gorgc plays in the safelane most of the time. He has played as a carry for a long time and currently also plays in the same role for Team Bald Reborn in the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC). Watching him carry can be fun, but watching him play other roles can be even more exciting since he usually wins the lane by a huge margin or loses it horribly. The odds are stacked a little towards the latter.
AdmiralBulldog
Henrik “AdmiralBulldog” Ahnberg is a veteran Dota livestreamer and pro player. With an exceptionally loyal subscriber base, AdmiralBulldog receives a respectable level of viewership on his daily livestreams.
AdmiralBulldog will party queue with other Alliance streamers and friends, and play any hero he wants in the midlane with absolutely eccentric builds. In the next 30-40 minutes, The International 3 (TI3) winner will roast his team as well as get hilariously angry when they make a mistake or when he dies. There is a lot of aggressive tipping as well as a lot of all-chatting with the other party on AdmiralBulldog's livestream, which adds a lot to the overall entertainment.
When there's a popular custom game or a game event such as Aghanim's Labyrinth, AdmiralBulldog will also be playing it a great deal during his livestreams.
The Best Educational Streams to learn Dota 2
KheZu
It would be worthwhile to tune into Maurice "KheZu" Gutmann's Twitch channel to learn a lot about Dota 2 since he is one of the most prolific livestreamers out there. At the time of writing this article, he is ranked 45th on the European MMR Leaderboards.
When KheZu livestreams, he often explains the reasoning behind his hero selections, his laning stage actions, and the best moves to make in the midgame. Also, he talks a lot in-game with his teammates, and since he's the captain of his team Quincy Crew, he has a lot of input on how to play the tricky parts of the early and mid game in a team game like Dota 2. KheZu will mostly be playing in the offlane during livestreams.
BSJ
The topic of Brian "BSJ" Canavan's educational content is never far from the spotlight, even if he is often entangled in one controversy or another. Boasting a high rank and even playing in Division 1 of the North American (NA) Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) league for Arkosh Gaming, BSJ has a lot of valuable insights to offer while livestreaming.
Aside from discussing his own game in detail, he has a tendency to analyze the live games of other pro players and low MMR players to point out a lot of interesting details. On any given day, BSJ's livestreams include talks about creep pulling, a hero's strengths and weaknesses, item choices, along with a lot more. The player also engages with his Twitch chat to answer any questions regarding the game. BSJ will mostly be playing in the safelane during livestreams.
Qojqva
There are a great number of opportunities to see highly competitive and skillful plays in the midlane, which is why you should tune into Max "qojqva" Bröcker's livestream. He recently switched from playing as a professional player to becoming a streamer for Team Liquid, and now boasts a large following on his livestreams.
During his transition from player to livestreamer, qojqva said that he would return to competitive Dota 2 as an offlaner, but he still plays a lot of midlane heroes in his pubs. Providing knowledge about what should be done in the lane and what to expect from the enemy is very beneficial for mid players who wish to be well-versed in certain mid matchups. Also look out for his sneaky Broodmother, Batrider, and Lone Druid last picks known to annoy a lot of his opponents in his pub games.
Additionally, you can catch qojqva playing in other cores at different times during a livestream, since he plays several games a day.
The Funniest Dota 2 streamers
Mason
Mason "mason" Venne, a former professional Dota 2 player currently playing in the upper echelons of matchmaking, streams every day to a large Western audience, promising them he will reach a top 10 rank on the MMR Leaderboard within a certain period of time (10 days, a month or other shorter time frames) or he will quit. Months after taking this challenge, funny enough, the player hasn't reached a top 10 ranking nor has he quit.
Mason's daily livestreams sometimes feature his fits of rage in addition to his top-quality gameplay. If you are watching his stream, you might want to listen with a lower volume since it is impossible to predict when these fits will arise and not only blow his monitors, but also your ears.
Mason isn't the most friendly livestreamer in the Dota 2 space, but he still enjoys a decent following because of his eccentric yet straightforward personality. His fans appreciate the way he is despite his opinions attracting controversy at times. His livestreams might be very funny and appealing for some, while others may find them cringe-inducing. You might even catch the exclusive “based” mason speech if you're lucky.
SirActionSlacks
Jake "SirActionSlacks" Kanner is without a doubt, the heart of Dota 2. His antics and giddy nature have elevated him to one of the most beloved individuals in Dota 2 as he brings forth the same gleeful nature onto his livestreams.
As a huge Techies enthusiast, SirActionSlacks seems to seek enjoyment on other people's misery. Oftentimes, during his livestreams, you can see him playing the hero and driving his opponents insane because he is actually good at it. On the other hand, there is a hero that drives him insane as well, which is Windranger, and he eloquently expresses his hate when he sees the hero picked up in games.
In addition to his humorous antics, SirActionSlacks will play a lot of heroes in unusual roles during the games. While he may be cheerful on the surface, we all know that Dota 2 can bring out the worst in players, which is why you can also see SirActionSlacks subtly expressing his annoyance during the games.
All in all, there's some light hearted comedy on offer on his Twitch channel and it can most certainly lift up your spirits.
The Most Chill Dota 2 streamers
Attacker
Mohammed "Attacker" Almheiri is a Kunkka fanatic and is widely believed to be the greatest Kunkka player in the world. He never gets bored of playing the hero, and is always picking him up in top-tier pubs to smack his midlane opponents. The man is an expert in the art of playing this skill-based hero and is also a master at Armelt toggling.
If you were wondering if Attacker's livestream was just for Kunkka fans, there's more to it than that, as he plays a lot of other heroes such as Storm Spirit and Shadow Fiend as well.
In his relaxed, chill livestreams, Attacker will throw a few jokes in between games, and he will engage with the chat during breaks between games. If you want to see some quiet but top-tier Dota 2 gameplay whilst you're lying in bed, there is no better place to look than Attacker's Twitch channel.
Capitalist
Austin "Cap" Walsh is one of Dota 2's most charismatic personalities. He doesn't stream every day, but every time he comes online, he brings a wide variety of content including Dota 2 gameplay, commentary on the top Dota 2 live games, engagements with his Twitch chat, some amazing music, and sometimes even plays other games with his friends.
Watching Cap's casts and chatting with him are two of the aspects you should look forward to when you tune in. There are many stories along with information relating to the Dota 2 sphere that he often shares and talks about with his Twitch chat. Regardless of the scenario, Cap, through his chill livestreams, is capable of keeping you engaged even if there isn't much happening on screen
The Most Underrated Dota 2 streamers
syndereN
Despite Troels Lyngholt "syndereN" Nielsen being one of the top Dota 2 analysts and commentators out there, his Dota 2 livestreams are often overlooked. SyndereN has played the game for years and continues to have the same passion for it, which is a significant factor that attracts people to watch his livestreams. He already has a very high rank, makes some witty remarks and puns during games, provides his expertise and gives his best in the gameplay execution, along with making some weird yet funny noises as well.
Along with the fact that viewers tune in to his livestreams for his nerdge commentator profile, syndereN's honest and happy personality is another reason why he's a Twitch livestreamer worthy to watch.
Jia
Dota 2’s highest ranked female player is an excellent one to follow if you want to learn all the nooks and crannies of the Hard Support role. Jia “Jia” Hui’s 9k MMR only underlines her strength as a Position 5 player. She almost always manages to explain her top-notch warding and itemization decisions and is also very receptive to any doubts that aspiring support players may have when she queues.
Adding to her stellar support play, Jia’s hilarious interactions with her chat, funny rage moments, random rants about SEA Dota 2 get you one of the most enjoyable Dota 2 streams out there.
So, there you have it, some of the best Dota 2 streamers on Twitch right now. Did we miss out on any of your favorites? Who is your favorite Dota 2 streamer?
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