Competitive Meta Trends - StarLadder ImbaTV Dota 2 Minor
Published: https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/b05adp/competitive_meta_trends_starladder_imbatv_dota_2/
Spectral stats guy here. This post is based on data collected during StarLadder ImbaTV Dota 2 Minor LAN.
Full report is available at Spectral Alliance hub
- Total Matches played: 33
- Teams on event: 8
- Players on event: 41
- Radiant winrate: 54.55%
- Median match duration: 33:58
- Heroes contested: 87 – 64 picked and banned, 15 only picked, 8 only banned
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Heroes uncontested: 29
- Tournament winner: Vici Gaming
- Runner-up: Gambit Esports
DPC Standings
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Virtus.pro | 7950 |
| Team Secret | 7950 |
| Evil Geniuses | 4200 |
| PSG.LGD | 2250 |
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | 1420 |
| Fnatic | 1350 |
| Vici Gaming | 1020 |
| TNC Predator | 870 |
Records
| Record | Match | Value | Player | Hero |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPM | Gambit vs BOOM ID, game 1, Group Stage | 865 | Gambit.fn | Morphling |
| XPM | RNG vs FP, game 3, Group Stage | 853 | FP.Ryoya | Monkey King |
| Kills | RNG vs FP, game 3, Group Stage | 20 | FP.EternaLEnVy | Spectre |
| Deaths | VG vs Gambit, game 3, Group Stage | 14 | Gambit.Immersion | Nyx Assassin |
| Assists | RNG vs FP, game 3, Group Stage | 32 | FP.Lelis | Lich |
| KDA with 0 deaths | VG vs gOLD, game 1, Playoff | 27 | VG.Paparazi灬 | Phantom Assassin |
| KDA with 1+ deaths | DemoBoys vs BOOM ID, game 1, Group Stage | 35 | DemoBoys.J E I M A R I | Ember Spirit |
| Gold Earned | Gambit vs BOOM ID, game 2, Group Stage | 42,852 | Gambit.Daxak | Troll Warlord |
| Last hits | Gambit vs BOOM ID, game 2, Group Stage | 650 | Gambit.Daxak | Troll Warlord |
| Damage to heroes | Gambit vs BOOM ID, game 2, Group Stage | 62,377 | BOOM.Fervian | Ember Spirit |
| Damage to buildings | RNG vs FP, game 2, Group Stage | 20,429 | RNG.Setsu | Medusa |
| Hero healing | RNG vs OG, game 2, Group Stage | 18,694 | RNG.按F键进入坦克 | Necrophos |
| Damage taken from heroes | Gambit vs BOOM ID, game 2, Group Stage | 44,168 | Gambit.Daxak | Troll Warlord |
| Efficiency on lane | OG vs gOLD, game 3, Group Stage | 112% | OG.Topson | Alchemist |
| Observer wards placed | Gambit vs BOOM ID, game 2, Group Stage | 26 | Gambit.Fng | Phoenix |
| Sentries placed | Gambit vs VG, game 3, Grand Finals | 51 | Gambit.Fng | Keeper of the Light |
| Obs Wards destroyed | Gambit vs VG, game 3, Grand Finals | 9 | Gambit.Fng | Keeper of the Light |
| Map pings | DemoBoys vs BOOM ID, game 1, Group Stage | 325 | DemoBoys.Scofield | Tiny |
| Stuns | Gambit vs BOOM ID, game 2, Group Stage | 207.96 | BOOM.Fervian | Ember Spirit |
Heroes
- Median picks: 3
- Median bans: 4
- Median hero GPM: 411
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Median hero XPM: 468
- Uncontested heroes: Axe, Bloodseeker, Crystal Maiden, Mirana, Pudge, Storm Spirit, Zeus, Riki, Tinker, Sniper, Wraith King, Dazzle, Clinkz, Omniknight, Broodmother, Spirit Breaker, Gyrocopter, Invoker, Silencer, Treant Protector, Ogre Magi, Naga Siren, Io, Slark, Abaddon, Techies, Underlord, Arc Warden
Overview
Heroes by rank
| Hero | Matches | Contest Rate | Rank | Matches Picked | Winrate Picked | Matches Banned | Winrate Banned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Spirit | 17 | 51.52% | 100.00 | 9 | 77.78% | 8 | 62.50% |
| Shadow Shaman | 24 | 72.73% | 98.85 | 10 | 70.00% | 14 | 57.14% |
| Phantom Assassin | 16 | 48.48% | 97.70 | 8 | 87.50% | 8 | 37.50% |
| Shadow Fiend | 19 | 57.58% | 96.55 | 8 | 62.50% | 11 | 72.73% |
| Slardar | 4 | 12.12% | 95.40 | 3 | 100.00% | 1 | 100.00% |
| Bane | 11 | 33.33% | 94.25 | 10 | 70.00% | 1 | 100.00% |
| Brewmaster | 16 | 48.48% | 93.10 | 9 | 66.67% | 7 | 57.14% |
| Viper | 24 | 72.73% | 91.95 | 6 | 50.00% | 18 | 61.11% |
| Doom | 18 | 54.55% | 90.80 | 8 | 62.50% | 10 | 50.00% |
| Troll Warlord | 26 | 78.79% | 89.66 | 9 | 66.67% | 17 | 35.29% |
Most picked and banned
Picks | Bans
| Hero | Matches Picked | Winrate Picked | Hero | Matches Banned | Winrate Banned | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember Spirit | 14 | 21.43% | Lifestealer | 20 | 50.00% | |
| Tiny | 12 | 33.33% | Viper | 18 | 61.11% | |
| Chen | 11 | 45.45% | Chen | 17 | 47.06% | |
| Shadow Shaman | 10 | 70.00% | Troll Warlord | 17 | 35.29% | |
| Bane | 10 | 70.00% | Ursa | 16 | 43.75% |
First stage of draft
Picks | Bans
| Hero | Matches Picked | Winrate Picked | Hero | Matches Banned | Winrate Banned | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chen | 11 | 45.45% | Chen | 16 | 50.0% | |
| Ember Spirit | 10 | 20.00% | Nature’s Prophet | 16 | 37.50% | |
| Bane | 9 | 77.78% | Lifestealer | 15 | 53.33% | |
| Pangolier | 7 | 57.14% | Viper | 14 | 64.29% | |
| Grimstroke | 6 | 50.00% | Troll Warlord | 13 | 38.46% |
these winrates LUL
Most popular hero combos
Hero Combos Graph
This section is sorted by deviation - number of matches played over expected value. Full table is available here
| Heroes | Matches | Winrate | Expected matches | Deviation | Same lane rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Fiend + Tiny | 5 | 40.00% | 1.455 | 3.545 | 70.91% | 20.00% |
| Doom + Grimstroke | 4 | 50.00% | 0.848 | 3.152 | 78.79% | 25.00% |
| Slardar + Oracle | 3 | 100.00% | 0.273 | 2.727 | 90.91% | 33.33% |
| Juggernaut + Ember Spirit | 4 | 25.00% | 1.273 | 2.727 | 68.18% | 0.00% |
| Tiny + Ember Spirit | 5 | 20.00% | 2.545 | 2.455 | 49.09% | 20.00% |
| Witch Doctor + Earth Spirit | 3 | 100.00% | 0.682 | 2.318 | 77.27% | 33.33% |
Hero positions
| Safelane Core | Midlane Core | Offlane Core | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Assassin (8, 87.50%) | Shadow Fiend (8, 62.50%) | Brewmaster (7, 71.43%) | Tiny (12, 33.33%) |
| Ember Spirit (5, 20.00%) | Ember Spirit (6, 16.67%) | Doom (5, 80.00%) | Chen (11, 45.45%) |
| Troll Warlord (5, 60.00%) | Pangolier (5, 60.00%) | Pangolier (4, 50.00%) | Bane (10, 70.00%) |
| Morphling (5, 60.00%) | Outworld Devourer (5, 40.00%) | Centaur Warrunner (4, 50.00%) | Earth Spirit (9, 77.78%) |
| Weaver (4, 50.00%) | Viper (4, 75.00%) | Night Stalker (3, 66.67%) | Shadow Shaman (8, 75.00%) |
Players
Notable participants
- Most matches played: Gambit Esports (12)
- Highest winrate: Vici Gaming (90.00%)
- Team with the widest hero pool: Gambit Esports (33)
- Team with the smallest hero pool: Royal Never Give Up (19)
- Player with the widest hero pool: Gambit.0ld_AKyJlbi4 (11)
- Player with the smallest hero pool: DemoBoys.CTRLXANDCTRLV (2)
- Most diverse player: Gambit.0ld_AKyJlbi4 (11 heroes over 12 matches)
Complete Teams Summary
| Team | Matches | Winrate | Kills | Deaths | Assists | XPM | GPM | Hero Pool | Avg Match duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambit Esports (Gambit) | 12 | 58.33% | 22.50 | 20.92 | 50.08 | 2,439 | 2,208 | 33.00 | 37:10 |
| Old but Gold (gOLD) | 11 | 45.45% | 25.18 | 28.09 | 60.64 | 2,230 | 2,056 | 29.00 | 32:09 |
| Vici Gaming (VG) | 10 | 90.00% | 28.80 | 17.70 | 70.20 | 2,647 | 2,251 | 27.00 | 34:54 |
| OG (OG) | 8 | 50.00% | 26.88 | 28.13 | 62.63 | 2,300 | 2,119 | 30.00 | 31:40 |
| Flying Penguins (FP) | 8 | 50.00% | 24.13 | 23.88 | 60.50 | 2,318 | 2,039 | 27.00 | 33:07 |
| Demolition Boys (DemoBoys) | 7 | 28.57% | 22.00 | 27.71 | 49.00 | 2,172 | 2,020 | 23.00 | 35:53 |
| BOOM ID (BOOM) | 5 | 20.00% | 23.20 | 31.60 | 49.60 | 2,415 | 2,134 | 20.00 | 41:51 |
| Royal Never Give Up (RNG) | 5 | 20.00% | 25.60 | 33.40 | 58.40 | 2,462 | 2,060 | 19.00 | 36:51 |
VG favorite heroes
| Favorite Heroes | Favorite Pairs |
|---|---|
| Phantom Assassin: 4 - 100.00% | Bane + Dark Willow: 2 - 100.00% |
| Brewmaster: 4 - 100.00% | Necrophos + Phantom Assassin: 2 - 100.00% |
| Bane: 3 - 100.00% | Brewmaster + Tusk: 2 - 100.00% |
| Troll Warlord: 3 - 100.00% |
Notable matches
- The longest match (59:51), the match with most Roshan kills (4), the match with most courier kills (3) - Gambit vs BOOM ID, game 2, Group Stage
- Highest networth stomp by a team (29,933 gold) - Gambit vs BOOM ID, game 1, Group Stage
- Biggest networth comeback by a team (9,957 gold) - DemoBoys vs BOOM ID, game 1, Group Stage
- The shortest match (20:04) - Gambit vs FP, game 2, Playoff
- Most kills combined (94) - RNG vs FP, game 3, Group Stage
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