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The Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2024 will surely be among the most electrifying events on the calendar. The event takes place between July 4, 2024, to July 21, 2024, offering a series of intense clashes lined up for both fans and teams. While teams from around the world get ready to fight it out for the prize pool and glory, fans and analysts are ready to see which participants will be the top contenders.
Here are five teams that stand out and are sure to bring excitement to the tournament.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.
Dota 2 Riyadh Masters 2024: 5 teams to keep an eye on
1) Gaimin Gladiators
The Gaimin Gladiators have been on the rise, performing consistently throughout the season and improving with each opponent they face. Their strategic depth and adaptability make them really hard to go up against.
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After a fruitful run last year, where the team won three Dota 2 Majors in a row and became runner-up at The International 12, Gaimin Gladiators didn't find the best start in 2024. Hopefully, the latest Dota 2 patch 7.36 breathes life into their strategy and gameplay once again.
With a roster full of veterans, it goes without saying that Gaimin Gladiators have won big-time tournaments. Provided that their graph keeps going up, the Riyadh title might really be theirs for the taking.
2) BetBoom Team
BetBoom Team have turned into a dark horse at many events, regularly surprising their fans and opponents with their ingenuity of gameplay and strategic brilliance. They posses the ability to pick unexpected drafts and perform highly complex strategies.
Their consistency has been amazing; they have regularly finished in the top four in nearly most of the major tournaments in 2023 and 2024. However, their highest achievement is reaching the finals, as they have not managed to win a title yet.
3) Tundra Esports
Tundra Esports have always found themselves in the upper tiers of competitive Dota 2. They are known to have a solid laning phase and exceptional control over team fights.
Tundra Esports had an overall decent year in 2023, which bagged some top-six finishes. Their biggest achievements involve placing themselves third in the Bali Major 2023 and ESL One Birmingham 2024
Effectively, this makes Tundra Esports the underdogs with a lot of potential in the tournament. The chance to shine is undeniable, yet much will depend on how well they have adjusted to the current meta and how the team has prepared.
Tundra Esports might surprise everybody by making it quite deep if they really polish up their strategies.
4) Team Falcons
Team Falcons have risen through the ranks really fast and are one of the most talked-about teams in the Dota 2 scenario at this point. Their aggressive playstyle, along with never-ending pressure, got many teams off guard.
Team Falcons dominated the Dota 2 Pro Tour, currently standing at the top in EPT points. They won DreamLeague Seasons 22 and 23, as well as ESL One Birmingham 2024. They also came second in Elite League Season 1.
Being one of the favorites, Team Falcons are expected to be a strong force at this Riyadh Masters. After a streak of wins recently and great team chemistry in general, they seem a promising team to compete for the championship.
Fans and gamers alike are now just keen on seeing whether they can keep up the same dominant form.
5) Xtreme Gaming
Xtreme Gaming has been one of the powerhouses on the Dota 2 competitive scene. Their ability to control the pace of the game and subsequently make the required plays has earned them many accolades.
They came first in Elite League Season 1, second in PGL Wallachia Season 1, third in DreamLeague Season 22 and fourth in the Dota 2 DreamLeague tournament the following year.
Of late, Xtreme Gaming have shown remarkable form, with dominant displays in many tournaments. The Riyadh Masters will definitely provide a platform for the team, giving them a chance to showcase their strategic depth and relentless focus.
What awaits everyone at Riyadh Masters 2024 is closely contested matches and highly anticipated pairings. With their recent successes, Gaimin Gladiators and Team Falcons are expected to take the lead.
On the other hand, the consistency displayed by BetBoom Team might be enough to push them through to the later stages. Tundra Esports and Xtreme Gaming bring in an element of unpredictability that could very well turn the event's outcome on its head.
Such teams will assure an exciting Dota 2 tournament.
