Dota 2 will be one of the games that will be competed in the Games of the Future 2024 tournament in Russia. BOOM Esports, an Indonesian team, has been invited to participate in the prestigious 2024 Dota 2 tournament. One of the things that is always in the spotlight in Dota 2 tournaments is the heroes that are likely to be banned by the participating teams.

This is especially important because these heroes tend to dominate the meta and are often the first choice to be banned in tier 1 and 2 tournaments. Let's talk more about the five heroes that are likely to be banned in the Dota 2 Games of the Future 2024. Take a peek at the 5 anticipated banned heroes and explore the tactical impact of these 5 Dota 2 heroes during the Games of the Future 2024 Group Stage.

Five Dota 2 Heroes at Risk of Being Banned at the 2024 Games of the Future

1. Doom

Doom has become one of the strongest heroes in Dota 2 version 7.35b after receiving various changes to his spells and movements. Before the buff, Doom's ultimate ability was considered strong but had a weakness, which was that enemy heroes could easily deny his alley that was hit by doom.

However, after patch 7.35, targets hit by doom can no longer be denied, making Doom one of the most frequently banned heroes in tournaments.

This is exacerbated by the buffs on Infernal Blade CD and Devour which make Doom even scarier. Therefore, it is very likely that Doom will be banned frequently in the Dota 2 Games of the Future 2024 Group matches.

2. Vengeful Spirit

Vengeful Spirit has become one of the main support heroes in public games, both at low and high levels. Her ultimate ability, Nether Swap, has the ability to pierce through targets that have debuff spell immunity and cast a shield around the swapped alliance.

Her passive ability also increases the base damage of alliance units by 25%. The combination of its powerful save ability and agile catch ability makes Vengeful Spirit a highly favored pick in tournaments.

Therefore, it's no surprise that teams in the Dota 2 Games of the Future 2024 will often prioritize banning Vengeful Spirit.

3. Chen

Chen is a very useful hero for the team from the beginning to the end of the game. His abilities, especially in the early game, can drastically change the course of the game. Winning early fights and split pushing abilities can make the enemy give up before the game reaches 25-30 minutes.

Chen can also be played as an aura bearer or pusher, depending on the tempo of the game. If no new patches are released before the Dota 2 Games of the Future 2024, it's very likely that Chen will become one of the most frequently banned heroes.

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4. Magnus

Magnus has always been one of the scariest heroes in Dota 2 tournaments thanks to his ability to lock enemy heroes with Reverse Polarity. With the change to Skewer that makes him deal additional damage to enemy heroes that are hit, Magnus has become even more deadly.

Although his Aghanim's Scepter upgrade isn't very powerful, his catch and initiation abilities make Magnus a top choice to be banned in every match.

5. Timbersaw

Timbersaw is back as one of the most popular heroes after receiving various buffs and minor nerfs in the Dota 2 7.35 and 7.35b versions. His ability to survive and deal damage makes him an attractive choice for teams participating in Dota 2 tournaments.

With the current meta leaning more towards tanky heroes, it is very likely that Timbersaw will be banned frequently in the Games of the Future 2024 Dota 2 Group matches.

With their dominance in the meta and pivotal role in team strategy, it's no surprise that these heroes will most likely be banned in the Dota 2 Games of the Future 2024.

The 16 teams participating in the Dota 2 Games of the Future 2024 tournament have been divided into four groups of four teams each. The group divisions for Dota 2 are as follows:

1. Group A

• Entity
• LGD Gaming
• One Move
• Winter Bear

2. Group B

• Beastcoast
• Echpo4mak
• Invictus Gaming
• Neon Esports

3. Group C

• BOOM Esports
• L1ga Team
• Geek Fam
• Xtreme Gaming

4. Group D

• Azure Ray
• HYDRA
• PSG Quest
• Thunder Awaken

The teams participating in this tournament will likely try to avoid the risks posed by the presence of the heroes we discussed above in Group matches. Therefore, attention to draft picks and banning strategies will be key to success in the tournament.

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