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The insanely hyped Crownfall patch is finally here! Valve releases the massive update today in mid-April  to bring an entire story event revolved around the Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit lore. Here is every new item you can purchase in the Dota 2 Crownfall event including Arcanas, treasures, and other rewards.






Skywrath Mage Arcana: The Devotions of Dragonus - Crownfall event



The Skywrath Mage Arcana in Crownfall comes in two styles. The first is called "Servants of Scree'Auk" which is the default version. The second style is called "Sovereigns of Skywrath" which you can unlock only after you complete the Main Quest in Act IV.




Skywrath Mage Arcana [Style 1]: Servants of Scree'Auk









Skywrath Mage Arcana [Style 2]: Sovereigns of Skywrath








Vengeful Spirit arcana: The Resurrection of Shen - Crownfall event



The Arcanas for Vengeful Spirit on the other hand comes in three styles. The default style is called "Sovereigns of Skywrath". The second version which can only be obtained after completing the Main Quest in Act IV is called "Servants of Scree'Auk". The third style, "Queen Imperia" can only be unlocked after completing all Main Quests and Side Quests in all four of Crownfall Acts.




Vengeful Spirit Arcana [Style 1]: Sovereigns of Skywrath









Vengeful Spirit Arcana [Style 2]: Servants of Scree'Auk









Vengeful Spirit Arcana [Style 3]: Queen Imperia








Crownfall Treasure I







There are two Treasures that comes with the Crownfall event! The Crownfall Treasure I brings 13 cosmetic items with two Rare sets, one Very Rare, one Ultra Rare, and one Cosmically Rare item. Here is a list of the cosmetics in the first Crownfall Treasure.




Bloodseeker



Jakiro



Lina



Disruptor



Nature's Prophet



Legion Commander



Queen of Pain



Shadow Shaman



Wraith King [Rare]



Silencer [Rare]



Meepo [Very Rare]



Crystal Maiden [Ultra Rare]



Courier [Cosmically Rare]




Crownfall Treasure II







The second

Crownfall Dota 2: All Arcanas, treasures, and rewards

Valve released the highly anticipated Crownfall update today, rallying the Dota 2 community to celebrate a free-to-play game event. But the biggest highlights of Crownfall has to be the launch of Arcanas for Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit. The Arcanas are unique and mesmerizing as usual, but what makes it more exciting, is that it comes with bonus styles that you can unlock. Here is how you can obtain the bonus Arcana styles for Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit!




Vengeful Spirit & Skywrath Mage Arcana Model Previews. #Crownfall #Dota2 pic.twitter.com/f0qL6lEffa— Wykrhm Reddy (@wykrhm) April 19, 2024




How to unlock bonus Arcana style for Skywrath Mage



The Skywrath Mage Arcana has the dark default style that you can purchase for $34.99. But there is a bonus style that colors Skywrath Mage in his natural golden glow and you can unlock this style without no additional cost.







To unlock Skywrath Mage's bonus Arcana style, you must complete the Main Quest in Act IV. We are currently in the midst of Act I and as the event unfolds, we will get to the final phase of the event, Act IV. Complete the Main Quest from Start to Finish in Act IV and you will unlock the bonus Skywrath Mage Arcana style - "Sovereigns of Skywrath."






How to unlock bonus Arcana style for Vengeful Spirit



While Skywrath Mage has an additional Arcana style, Vengeful Spirit has two! The default Arcana style for Vengeful Spirit goes for $34.99 which sees the originally gloomy hero in a new, bright, golden glow. Its second style "Servants of Scree'Auk" portrays the hero in her more natural form with a purplish ambiance. To unlock the bonus Arcana style for Vengeful Spirit, you must complete the Main Quest in Act IV. 







The second bonus Arcana style, "Queen Imperia" styles Vengeful Spirit in human-like form with dark aesthetics. Interestingly, this cosmetic actually reflects the sister of Vengeful Spirit who had betrayed her, according to the Dota 2 lore. To unlock the "Queen

Dota 2 Crownfall: How to unlock the bonus Arcana styles for Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit

Stuck with your Crownfall progression? Can't get the tokens you want for the life of you? You are not alone! Which is why we have prepared some tips for you on how to collect tokens efficiently to complete Act I of Crownfall as fast as possible.



Tips for fast and easy Crownfall token collection



1) Play Turbo Mode







Unfortunately, a lot of the ways that make Crownfall token collection easy comes later in the Overworld Map. So you still need to tough it out for the first few steps of the map. At least until you get to the Token Trader, which is the fifth stop of The Road to Midgate. This leads to our first tip: Play Turbo Mode.



While Turbo Mode is not the most glamorous and exciting way to play Dota, it always helps with completing challenges such as this one. Turbo Mode average around 20-30 minutes of gameplay, allowing for a faster grind. With Turbo Mode, however, you can only get two out of the three tokens that each hero provides at random if you win and nothing if you lose. In normal games, you get all three tokens for winning and one at random if you lose. The pros and cons are pretty distinct. Nonetheless, Turbo Mode still serves its purpose well in helping you collect Crownfall tokens as quickly as possible.



2) Diversify your Crownfall token inventory



Shift-click multiple tokens to find out which heroes provide them (Image by esports.gg)



As you play through Crownfall, you'll notice that the required tokens to progress forward become more specific. In the example above, you need Durable and Healer tokens to unlock the next stop. Clicking it shows that the heroes that offer both tokens are Necrophos and Omniknight. In this case, since you do not have either token, the best course of action is to in fact play the recommended hero. However, if you have one of the them, then it is better to play another hero that provides other tokens. The key is to check your inventory and collect missing tokens that you might need in the

How to efficiently collect tokens and complete Crownfall Act I as fast as possible

MMR Double Down is back in Dota 2, and the infamous mechanic is now available to every player for free. While it seems simple at first, the system can be incredibly rewarding or punishing. 



It’s also suspiciously easy to use them on accident, but depending on your strategy, that could be a good thing. Here’s everything you should know about MMR Double Downs, from how they work to the best strategies for using them.



MMR Double Down returns



MMR Double Down is a returning Dota 2 mechanic where players double the amount of MMR gained or lost from a ranked match. Players activate tokens by opening the menu at the start of the game and confirming their selection. There is no limit to how many players can double down their MMR change in a single game. There’s no cooldown or time limit for them either. The only limiting factor is the amount players own, and more can be unlocked or purchased as Crownfall goes on.



Valve appears to have played a little practical joke with the Double Down system this time. The developer replaced the Dota Plus prediction UI with the Double Down feature, so if you click the same buttons in the same order, you raise the stakes. Try to control your muscle memory at the start of every match, unless you opt for our second recommended strategy.



The game will trick you into using your first one (Image via Valve)



The best way to use your MMR Double Down tokens 



Considering the stats behind the system, there are two valid ways of using Double Down tokens to stack up your MMR.



The first and safer option is to use them strategically. Players submit their token at the start of the game after the draft, which can already give you a decent idea of how the game will go. You can also check your teammates to help decide. If you have a mid Undying and a pre-muted offlane, there’s no need to commit. The same is true if you're playing an off role for Role Queue tokens. Just be patient and cash them in when you’re confident of a

MMR Double Down is back in Dota 2, here’s how they work

ESL One Birmingham kicks off the group stage today, featuring six two-game series in each group. In the second round of Group A, BetBoom Team was caught using an in-game bug. The team's Shadow Demon, played by Save-, upgraded his level three ultimate skill at only level 12, and successfully won a team fight against G2.iG.







Following reports of the bug, ESL Dota 2 announced an official response and update. After game one ended, BetBoom Team was penalized with a Level two Draft Penalty in the next game. "Due to abuse of a bug BetBoom Team will be receiving a Level 2 Draft Penalty for their next game against G2 x IG.," ESL posted.




Due to abuse of a bug BetBoom Team will be receiving a Level 2 Draft Penalty for their next game against G2 x IG. #ESLOne— ESL Dota2 (@ESLDota2) April 22, 2024




How did they abuse the bug?



Lets first take a look at Shadow Demon's abilities. The Demonic Cleanse is an ability that can only be claimed by getting the Aghanim's Shard. After getting this ability, both Demonic Cleanse and its ultimate skill, Demonic Purge, can be leveled up at the same time. That means, the hero can get a level three Demonic Cleanse and Demonic Purge at level 18.



But after Valve released some bug fixes around two days ago, you can now level up the Demonic Cleanse as a normal skill. Since both skills are linked abilities, Shadow Demon can acquire the level three ultimate skill right after it gets the Aghanim's Shard. In this game, Save- obtained his Shard at level 10, and used the next two skill points to upgrade both skills. Despite using the Shadow Demon bug, BetBoom Team eventually lost the game to G2.iG.



Previous BetBoom Team drama



This is not, in fact, the first time BetBoom recevied a penalty in a major tournament. Back in 2023, BetBoom Team got a default loss because their former player Pure~ was found watching Twitch during matches. After that, Pure~ was disqualified from the event and they failed the first round in the lower

BetBoom Team punished after caught abusing an in-game bug during ESL One Birmingham

It was only a matter of time before Dota 2 added a fishing minigame, and Crownfall finally did it. In a game full of playable fish and characters confirmed to eat them, the new game mode features Vengeful Spirit of all heroes tossing out lines. However, the minigame isn't just for show. Players can earn up to ten random tokens, which will go a long way toward unlocking all the fancy rewards in The Markets of Midgate.  



Look no further if you're struggling to nail that 10,000 score mark. This is the ultimate guide to Dota 2's new fishing minigame.



Crownfall fishing guide for Dota 2



The new fishing minigame is part of The Markets of Midgate on the ninth mandatory node of the map. The side event featured Tidehunter teaching Vengeful Spirit how to fish. The lore of the fishing minigame is that Venge must give a local merchant a fish to prove that she will stand up for the oppressed Flightless underclass. Don't ask questions, that's just how it goes.



The minigame is pretty typical for a video game fishing side activity. Players chuck out a line, react to the sinker going under, and then finesse a bar to reel it in. However, there are a couple of tips that can help you reach the 10,000 mark.




Prioritize fish size above all else



Sparking fish are variants that will grant bonus points, but the larger fish are still the better targets



Fish swim around at varying speeds, so wait for your target to slow down before sending out the line




This blue Boiling Sea Bass is worth way more than average (Image via Valve)




Fish can swim underneath the fountain, so there may be a hidden minnow waiting to snipe your max power cast



The bobber appears to always attract the fish closest to its landing spot, so wait for a big catch to swim out on its own before casting



Players have to wait for the bobber to splash to start reeling, so don't click as soon as it goes underwater



The reeling minigame appears to get easier after the first few seconds, so waiting

Dota 2 finally adds fishing: The ultimate guide to free Crownfall tokens

The Candyworks minigame has returned for Crownfall, and once again offers free Arcanas of your favorite heroes. Here's everything you need to know about it and how to get your hands on those free Arcanas.



How to access Candyworks Caravan in Crownfall







First released in the 2022 Battle Pass, the Candyworks is a much welcomed addition to Dota. Various kinds of in-game goodies such as treasure sets, Immortal gears and Arcanas are obtainable through a fun minigame. Now, it's back in the current Crownfall patch and dubbed as the Crownfall Candyworks Caravan—a similar but slightly simpler version of its predecessor.



To unlock the Candyworks Caravan and start obtaining free Arcanas, you need to play the first Act of Crownfall. By playing Dota games and collecting the necessary tokens, you can open the path toward the Candyworks Caravan. As the required tokens are random for each player, you need a little luck to get there. Needless to say, winning your games ensures the quickest route to the Caravan. For more details on understanding how the Crownfall event works, refer to our guide below.






Collect candies and get free Arcanas, Immortal treasures and more!



Just like the previous Candyworks, you can get Arcanas and all kinds of other treasures for free by trading in various types of candies. However, the Crownfall Candyworks is slightly different than that of the 2022 Battle Pass. For instance, instead of leveling up your Battle Pass to get Candy Sacks, you simply need to progress through the Crownfall Overworld Map by winning your Dota games. However, there are only two items displayed this time instead of three, making it more difficult for Arcanas to appear. Otherwise, everything else remains the same.




Collect Candy Sacks from the Crownfall map



Fill the candy slots in the Candyworks Caravan



Get the right combination to trade in your candies for the item you desire




You can also re-roll the displayed items up to 10 times per week. To get

Candyworks is back for Crownfall! Free Arcanas up for grabs!

Mid-April is finally here! It means Valve just released the Dota 2 Crownfall event, including two brand-new Arcanas. One for Vengeful Spirit, and the other for Skywrath Mage. The update features a new comic for the lore enthusiasts, explaining why these two heroes are the chosen ones.



There is also a new quest mode that you can play right now with the most recent update. In resume, you have to play the indicated heroes to earn tokens that will unlock pieces of the story. You will earn treasures, store coins, candies, and more. Keep reading to find out what you get and how to progress!






The Overworld Map for the Dota 2 Crownfall event



On the in-game main screen, you'll find a button leading to the first act of the story. Click it to enter the Overlord map, which should look like this:



All the paths you can take to follow the Crownfall main and side quests



The paths are randomized between players to prevent multiple accounts from queuing at the same time with similar token requirements. On this screen, you will find all the information you need to start progressing. To start playing, check what's the first token you will need. For this example, the "running" token will allow us to get our first rewards.



This first mission requires a "Running" token and will grant the first rewards.



How do I get the tokens?



As simple as it sounds: Play the hero required on each category to earn tokens. Even though every hero could grant multiple tokens for different categories, some of them will give twice the amount of the same category.



In-game information about tokens to unlock the Crownfall main quest.




Play dota, earn tokens




Every hero has a set of three tokens. (For example, in Act I, Axe has Running, Durable and Initiator tokens.)





If you win a match with that hero, you'll earn one of each token. If you lose, you'll get one of the three tokens randomly. Turbo matches grand two tokens for a win and none for a loss.





Earned tokens will

How to play the Dota 2 Crownfall event: Overworld Map explained

The Crownfall Patch has finally arrived! As the Dota 2 community rejoices in the update, there's a ton of new content to unpack. There's of course the brand new treasures and the two new arcanas. But, also coming in the update is a brand new story, and a completely new adventure game for Dota 2 players to embark upon. So without further ado, let's dive into the Crownfall update. 



Reclaiming the Throne 



The first part of the Crownfall update is the story of the whole update. The Ascension Day comic was released early today, which introduces us to the Crownfall storyline. In short, Shendelzare (AKA Vengeful Spirit) had her throne usurped by her sister Imperia. But now with the help of the god Scree'Auk, Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit plan to take the throne back and get their revenge. You can read the full comic here. 


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Included in the Crownfall update is an adventure that continues the story of Ascension Day. Players will need to guide the newly empowered Vengeful Spirit and Skywrath Mage through the streets of Skywrath to take back the throne. Compared to previous Battle Passes with a branching path for one of three sets, this map has significantly more rewards, minigames and side quests! However, the best part is that players can earn shop coins, which if a player has enough can provide a discount on anything in the Crownfall Store. 







The Crownfall Update's Rewards 



Also making their debut in the Crownfall update are two brand new treasures. Both Crownfall Treasure 1 and Crownfall Treasure 2 contain 25 unique items for players to collect throughout the event. As per typical recent treasures for Dota 2 events, you can recycle unwanted treasures for a bonus treasure. There are sets for the following heroes: 



Crownfall Treasure 1 Crownfall Treasure 2 BloodseekerPuck Jakiro Skywrath Mage Lina Tinker Disruptor Pugna Nature's Prohpet Naga Siren

The Crownfall Update is out - Reclaiming the Throne, the Treasures and more!

The Dota 2 lore-centric event, Crownfall, bombards the Dota 2 community with tons of cosmetics and rewards. The event is divided into four Acts in which each Act will bring a fresh set of quests and rewards on an entirely new map. We are currently in Act I as the event has just kickstarted. But when exactly is the Crownfall end date?






When does the Crownfall event end?



The Crownfall event end date is not yet announced. However, we have a rough timeframe of how long the event lasts. On the official Crownfall website, Valve states that the Crownfall event will go on over the next few months. 



The Markets of Midgate is just the first act of an ongoing four-act narrative that will span the next few months.Valve on Crownfall's website.



If a single Act takes place across a month, the entire event will likely finish after four months. We speculate that the Crownfall end date falls on late August. This duration also aligns with the calendar if Valve is to launch a new event or the Compendium right before The International 2024. The prestigious TI is scheduled to kickstart early September in Copenhagen, Denmark.



More about Crownfall






The Crownfall event is a four-act narrative which stores a lot of quests and a myriad of rewards. The event revolves around the tragic lore of Skywrath Mage and Vengeful Spirit, who are both a canon pair of couple. The event takes Dota 2 players on a journey through their lore while also letting players enjoy gaming and collecting items. Here are more pieces on the Crownfall event on esports.gg:




An overview of the Crownfall update



Crownfall Ascension Day comic summary



All Crownfall Arcanas, treasures, and rewards



How to unlock the alternate Arcana styles




Stick around esports.gg for more Dota 2 news!

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After months-long hiatus, phenomenal position 4 player, Xu "fy" Linsen makes a return to the competitive scene with Invictus Gaming.


After months-long hiatus, phenomenal position 4 player, Xu "fy" Linsen makes a return to the competitive scene with Invictus Gaming. 


Fy's return sparks an overjoyed wave from the Dota 2 community. He is a Dota 2 veteran known for his spectacular gameplay from his days in Vici Gaming and PSG.LGD. His consistency brought him to many close TI runs, placing Top 4 in 4 The Internationals.


Fy's return sparks an overjoyed wave from the Dota 2 community. He is a Dota 2 veteran known for his spectacular gameplay from his days in Vici Gaming and PSG.LGD. His consistency brought him to many close TI runs, placing Top 4 in 4 The Internationals. 


<li>2nd place at The International 2014</li><li>4th place at The International 2015</li><li>2nd place at The International 2018</li><li>3rd place at The International 2019</li>

Despite the big title escaping his grasp, he is hailed as one of the greatest support players in the world.


Despite the big title escaping his grasp, he is hailed as one of the greatest support players in the world.


His last team was Elephant which consisted of a star-studded lineup, fielding names such as Eurus, Somnus, and Yang. Fy played at TI10 with Elephant and they struggled throughout the event, placing 13th-16th. After that, he <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/qz2jq5/fy_to_take_a_break_due_to_health_reasons/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">revealed</a> that he was taking a break from the pro scene due to health reasons.


His last team was Elephant which consisted of a star-studded lineup, fielding names such as Eurus, Somnus, and Yang. Fy played at TI10 with Elephant and they struggled throughout the event, placing 13th-16th. After that, he revealed that he was taking a break from the pro scene due to health reasons.


In the midst of the <a href="https://esports.gg/guides/dota-2/esl-one-stockholm-major-2022-schedule-results-where-to-watch/">ongoing Stockholm Major</a>, <a href="https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Invictus_Gaming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Invictus Gaming</a> revealed that fy is joining the team. This would mean that Invictus Gaming's current position 4, Pan "Fade" Yi will be dropped from the lineup.


In the midst of the ongoing Stockholm Major, Invictus Gaming revealed that fy is joining the team. This would mean that Invictus Gaming's current position 4, Pan "Fade" Yi will be dropped from the lineup. 


The current roster of Invictus Gaming after the addition of fy is:


The current roster of Invictus Gaming after the addition of fy is:


<li>Jin "flyfly" Zhiyi</li><li>Zhou&nbsp;"Emo"&nbsp;Yi&nbsp;</li><li>Thiay "JT-" Jun Wen</li><li>Xu "fy" Linsen</li><li>Chan "Oli" Chon Kien</li>

Fy and Invictus Gaming to climb out of CN Division II

For those who didn't quite catch up with China's DPC, Invictus Gaming had a rough year so far. The Chinese region is known for its intense competition and despite a good run at TI10, Invictus Gaming found itself struggling in China's Regional League right after. It could also be due to its team captain, kaka's departure from the team.


For those who didn't quite catch up with China's DPC, Invictus Gaming had a rough year so far. The Chinese region is known for its intense competition and despite a good run at TI10, Invictus Gaming found itself struggling in China's Regional League right after. It could also be due to its team captain, kaka's departure from the team. 


The concentrated China region sees a huge roster change right after the conclusion of Tour 2 DPC. Royal Never Give Up (RNG) announces the addition of Hu "kaka" Liangzhi who will replace Chong “FelixCiaoBa” Wei Lun.


The concentrated China region sees a huge roster change right after the conclusion of Tour 2 DPC. Royal Never Give Up (RNG) announces the addition of Hu "kaka" Liangzhi who will replace Chong “FelixCiaoBa” Wei Lun.


In a <a href="https://weibo.com/6664804758/Lqn9b7gPZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Weibo post</a>, RNG reveals their new position 4 player, kaka, who is one of the biggest free agents in the space.


In a Weibo post, RNG reveals their new position 4 player, kaka, who is one of the biggest free agents in the space. 


kaka is a long-time Dota 2 pro known for his successful run with Newbee at TI7 and his most recent team, Invictus Gaming. He led IG to win the Singapore Major in 2021 and came to TI10 as one of the favorites. After his TI10 run ended, in which IG placed a respectable 4th, <a href="https://twitter.com/LeonArthurDota/status/1464095398448959488?s=20&amp;t=n4eenaOMhBt3AuZ2FbM4cg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">kaka took a break from competitive Dota 2</a><a href="https://twitter.com/invgaming/status/1462343855022514181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1462343855022514181%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdotesports.com%2Fdota-2%2Fnews%2Finvictus-gaming-parts-ways-with-kaka-signs-fade-from-ehome" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">.</a> After 5 months, kaka makes his return and steps into the star-studded roster of RNG.


kaka is a long-time Dota 2 pro known for his successful run with Newbee at TI7 and his most recent team, Invictus Gaming. He led IG to win the Singapore Major in 2021 and came to TI10 as one of the favorites. After his TI10 run ended, in which IG placed a respectable 4th, kaka took a break from competitive Dota 2. After 5 months, kaka makes his return and steps into the star-studded roster of RNG.


As we welcome Kaka to RNG, we also bid farewell to Malaysian player, FelixCiaoBa. He was a long-time RNG player from 2020 but his run with the Chinese organization ends today. After parting ways with RNG, FelixCiaoBa <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FelixCiaoBA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">reveals</a> that he is currently scouting for a new team.


As we welcome Kaka to RNG, we also bid farewell to Malaysian player, FelixCiaoBa. He was a long-time RNG player from 2020 but his run with the Chinese organization ends today. After parting ways with RNG, FelixCiaoBa reveals that he is currently scouting for a new team.


Royal Never Give Up's lineup after the roster change is as follows:


Royal Never Give Up's lineup after the roster change is as follows:


<li>Zhong&nbsp;"圣子华炼"&nbsp;(GodKing) Liushuai</li><li>Lu "Somnus丶M" Yao</li><li>Yang "Chalice" Shenyi</li><li>Hu "kaka" Liangzhi</li><li>Yap "xNova" Jian Wei</li>

Kaka and RNG is set to attend the Stockholm Major

RNG had a pretty topsy-turvy journey throughout the DPC so far. Three of RNG's players are former Elephant and also former PSG.LGD members: Somnus丶M, Chalice, and xNova. After TI10, they were picked up by RNG. In Tour 1, RNG placed 3rd in Division I and 2nd at the Regional Finals. Tour 2 saw RNG fall short of the previous season, almost missing the slot for the Stockholm Major. However, their tiebreaker opponent, Vici Gaming <a href="https://weibo.com/3075806312/Lq4oF4cGu?pagetype=profilefeed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">decided to forfeit</a> due to one of its players not being able to play. The player was also a substitute for the team which made it not possible for VG to replace him as it is against the rules.


RNG had a pretty topsy-turvy journey throughout the DPC so far. Three of RNG's players are former Elephant and also former PSG.LGD members: Somnus丶M, Chalice, and xNova. After TI10, they were picked up by RNG. In Tour 1, RNG placed 3rd in Division I and 2nd at the Regional Finals. Tour 2 saw RNG fall short of the previous season, almost missing the slot for the Stockholm Major. However, their tiebreaker opponent, Vici Gaming decided to forfeit due to one of its players not being able to play. The player was also a substitute for the team which made it not possible for VG to replace him as it is against the rules.


RNG made it to the Top 4 of the China region, barely securing the ticket to the next Dota 2 Major. With kaka's credibility, a lot of expectations will fall onto the new RNG roster. The team will have roughly 2 weeks to settle down before the Stockholm Major approaches.


RNG made it to the Top 4 of the China region, barely securing the ticket to the next Dota 2 Major. With kaka's credibility, a lot of expectations will fall onto the new RNG roster. The team will have roughly 2 weeks to settle down before the Stockholm Major approaches.


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The concentrated China region sees a huge roster change right after the conclusion of Tour 2 DPC. Royal Never Give Up (RNG) announces the addition of Hu "kaka" Liangzhi who will replace Chong “FelixCiaoBa” Wei Lun.



In a <a href="https://weibo.com/6664804758/Lqn9b7gPZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Weibo post</a>, RNG reveals their new position 4 player, kaka, who is one of the biggest free agents in the space. 



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kaka is a long-time Dota 2 pro known for his successful run with Newbee at TI7 and his most recent team, Invictus Gaming. He led IG to win the Singapore Major in 2021 and came to TI10 as one of the favorites. After his TI10 run ended, in which IG placed a respectable 4th, <a href="https://twitter.com/LeonArthurDota/status/1464095398448959488?s=20&amp;t=n4eenaOMhBt3AuZ2FbM4cg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">kaka took a break from competitive Dota 2</a><a href="https://twitter.com/invgaming/status/1462343855022514181?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1462343855022514181%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdotesports.com%2Fdota-2%2Fnews%2Finvictus-gaming-parts-ways-with-kaka-signs-fade-from-ehome" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">.</a> After 5 months, kaka makes his return and steps into the star-studded roster of RNG.



As we welcome Kaka to RNG, we also bid farewell to Malaysian player, FelixCiaoBa. He was a long-time RNG player from 2020 but his run with the Chinese organization ends today. After parting ways with RNG, FelixCiaoBa <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FelixCiaoBA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">reveals</a> that he is currently scouting for a new team.



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Royal Never Give Up's lineup after the roster change is as follows:



<ul><li>Zhong&nbsp;"圣子华炼"&nbsp;(GodKing) Liushuai</li><li>Lu "Somnus丶M" Yao</li><li>Yang "Chalice" Shenyi</li><li>Hu "kaka" Liangzhi</li><li>Yap "xNova" Jian Wei</li></ul>



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<h2 id="h-kaka-and-rng-is-set-to-attend-the-stockholm-major">Kaka and RNG is set to attend the Stockholm Major</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/dota2major.jpg" alt="The next Dota 2 Major – ESL One Stockholm Major 2022 will host a live crowd for the first time since the pandemic! – Esports | Esports.gg"/><figcaption>ESL One Stockholm Major is on the horizon.</figcaption></figure>



RNG had a pretty topsy-turvy journey throughout the DPC so far. Three of RNG's players are former Elephant and also former PSG.LGD members: Somnus丶M, Chalice, and xNova. After TI10, they were picked up by RNG. In Tour 1, RNG placed 3rd in Division I and 2nd at the Regional Finals. Tour 2 saw RNG fall short of the previous season, almost missing the slot for the Stockholm Major. However, their tiebreaker opponent, Vici Gaming <a href="https://weibo.com/3075806312/Lq4oF4cGu?pagetype=profilefeed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">decided to forfeit</a> due to one of its players not being able to play. The player was also a substitute for the team which made it not possible for VG to replace him as it is against the rules.



RNG made it to the Top 4 of the China region, barely securing the ticket to the next Dota 2 Major. With kaka's credibility, a lot of expectations will fall onto the new RNG roster. The team will have roughly 2 weeks to settle down before the Stockholm Major approaches.



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Kaka joins RNG ahead of the Stockholm Major

They first dropped to Lower Division in the first season. In the next season, they barely missed the 2 promotion slots to Upper Division, placing 3rd. The decision to pick up fy can possibly help Invictus Gaming to secure a Division I slot; however, it seems like the squad won't make it to the next International.


They first dropped to Lower Division in the first season. In the next season, they barely missed the 2 promotion slots to Upper Division, placing 3rd. The decision to pick up fy can possibly help Invictus Gaming to secure a Division I slot; however, it seems like the squad won't make it to the next International.


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After months-long hiatus, phenomenal position 4 player, Xu "fy" Linsen makes a return to the competitive scene with Invictus Gaming. 



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Fy's return sparks an overjoyed wave from the Dota 2 community. He is a Dota 2 veteran known for his spectacular gameplay from his days in Vici Gaming and PSG.LGD. His consistency brought him to many close TI runs, placing Top 4 in 4 The Internationals. 



<ul><li>2nd place at The International 2014</li><li>4th place at The International 2015</li><li>2nd place at The International 2018</li><li>3rd place at The International 2019</li></ul>



Despite the big title escaping his grasp, he is hailed as one of the greatest support players in the world.



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His last team was Elephant which consisted of a star-studded lineup, fielding names such as Eurus, Somnus, and Yang. Fy played at TI10 with Elephant and they struggled throughout the event, placing 13th-16th. After that, he <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/qz2jq5/fy_to_take_a_break_due_to_health_reasons/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">revealed</a> that he was taking a break from the pro scene due to health reasons.



In the midst of the <a href="https://esports.gg/guides/dota-2/esl-one-stockholm-major-2022-schedule-results-where-to-watch/">ongoing Stockholm Major</a>, <a href="https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Invictus_Gaming" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Invictus Gaming</a> revealed that fy is joining the team. This would mean that Invictus Gaming's current position 4, Pan "Fade" Yi will be dropped from the lineup. 



The current roster of Invictus Gaming after the addition of fy is:



<ul><li>Jin "flyfly" Zhiyi</li><li>Zhou&nbsp;"Emo"&nbsp;Yi&nbsp;</li><li>Thiay "JT-" Jun Wen</li><li>Xu "fy" Linsen</li><li>Chan "Oli" Chon Kien</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-fy-and-invictus-gaming-to-climb-out-of-cn-division-ii">Fy and Invictus Gaming to climb out of CN Division II</h2>



For those who didn't quite catch up with China's DPC, Invictus Gaming had a rough year so far. The Chinese region is known for its intense competition and despite a good run at TI10, Invictus Gaming found itself struggling in China's Regional League right after. It could also be due to its team captain, kaka's departure from the team. 



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They first dropped to Lower Division in the first season. In the next season, they barely missed the 2 promotion slots to Upper Division, placing 3rd. The decision to pick up fy can possibly help Invictus Gaming to secure a Division I slot; however, it seems like the squad won't make it to the next International.



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