The Most Iconic Dota 2 Voice Lines That Shaped Esports History
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Dota 2 is not just another competitive game, but a world filled with voice lines and moments which are hard to forget. There are certain phrases that fans and players will use that have derived from the enjoyment of The International or just regular pub matches. This article talks about some of the most iconic voice lines in Dota 2 history, which were used by commentators, pro players and characters themselves.
What Are Voice Lines?
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During a key moment of a Dota 2 match, voice lines bear phrases that are uttered by characters, commentators, or players. They can phrases suchs as cheers or idea taunts, praise the effort put into the game. Over time certains voice lines were able to evolve into more than just what was said in the game and transformed into a more mainstream idea among the Dota 2 community.
Iconic Commentator Voice Lines in Dota 2 History
Throughout the history of Dota 2 there have been some memorable moments in the game and it is the voices of commentators that have made certain moments unforgettable. Commentators have an emotional reaction that develops through the calls of the match which then gets built up and results in an amazing display of plays, such moments tend to stick with fans after the game has ended.
"Lakad Matatag Normalin Normalin" Each Filipino viewer must be amused by the two game commentators Marlon Lon Marcelo and Aldrin Dunoo Pangan, for They shout this line whenever esports players perform spectacular plays. This was the case during a Fnatic and Team Secret game, which perhaps makes this one of the most quoted lines in Dota 2 history. Don’t worry about the context, the meaning is more common than you think.
Comet The Last Dual. Fans can only say that their lives will be forever changed by this moment in which the prediction of Comet the last dual came true. There was a heroic battle fought between OG and LGD, and with Comet’s shout, “Ceeeeeeeb!” The shout reverberated like a call to arms, and it quite literally did when supremely took out LGD and clutching TI8.
Liquid are doing it. David ld Gorman was startled along with many when Team Liquid took out LGD Gaming at TI3, in one of the biggest upsets in the tournaments history. This game was historical one as it also shaped the future of Dota 2 as the competitiveness rose to another level, or so many fans dreamed of. So on this day, a new beginning, the phrase truly goes with the magnitude of the game.
It’s a Disastah. How long has it been, it’s been ages since i have heard Toby TobiWan Dawson say that word, probably because i am new to Dota 2 but coming back to the topic, him saying it out loud during a major team fight truly was an experience in itself.
I can only imagine being in Team Liquid’s shoes and listening to their coach scream “Kings of the North!” It definitely boosted up Team Liquid’s morale throughout the game, which is special considering it was TI7.
Ding! Ding! Ding! This was really popular amongst fans, it makes you want to laugh perhaps shout rather, away from being entertaining the phrase really resonated with fans during a crucial Roshan fight making the experience even better.
"Everyone is gone!", LD's shout raised the roof! - This statement was made during the match for 3rd place at TI3 when Mushi on Sven single handily killed the three enemies. What a dread sense of excitement ringing in LD.
“Brutal. Savage. Rekt,” – Paul “Redeye” Chaloner’s famous words describing LGD’s loss at The Frankfurt Major has gone beyond Dota 2 and has turned into a meme with the gif on Gfycat racking up over 22 million views.
"Gabe Newell" Welcome to the International' – every Dota 2 player interprets these strikingly simple words from Gabe Newell as something akin to the Biblical 'Let there be light'.
Legendary Dota 2 Pro Player Voice Lines
Another component of this culture are the voice lines active players use to say in-game and those incorporated outside the match that professional players of Dota 2 have at work. So in short, almost every single player has one or two iconic lines because they are interviewed or in-game so some phrases find their way into their legend.
“MMR is just a number,” - This statement from Danil Dendi Ishutin perfectly explains how irrelavant the amRisch means to him even when speaking about his rank, which is now a doto meme quote for everybody.
"Upper bracket is for bitches, man" was the outburst made by Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi during Liquid's lower bracket run at TI7 and throughout the Dota 2 community, muh upper bracket has become a slogan for Never Give Up in Dota 2.
"Lose together, win together, slay together" – Sébastien "Ceb" Debs’ motivational words during OG’s TI8 victory became an embodiment of the team’s philosophy and unity.
Famous Dota 2 Character Voice Lines
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The heroes of Dota 2 have their own memorable phrases, which players often spam after big plays or just for fun. Here are some of the most iconic ones.
"Fresh meat!" – Pudge's famous hook line is one of the most recognizable in Dota 2. It signals that an enemy has been successfully hooked and is about to meet their demise.
"I'm the Juggernaut, Lich!" – This rare line occurs when Juggernaut kills Lich. The phrase has since taken on meme status, with players often swapping "Lich" for more colorful language.
"Size doesn’t matter, only how you use it" – Juggernaut’s taunt when killing Sven humorously mocks the size of his enemy’s weapon, adding a layer of fun to the combat.
"Exort, Quas, Exort!" – Invoker’s magical mantra during spellcasting showcases his mastery over the elements.
Conclusion
In recent times, Dota 2 voice lines have developed from being just inaudible sounds in a game to something that unifies people across cultures. To some it unites them by having similar experiences of playing DotA 2 while for others it is just a whole new cultural aspect. From voice overs that speak at critical moments of a match, to character voices that say things during a match within the game, many of these will stay with the fans of Dota 2 for ages thus ensuring Dota 2 continues to have its own history.
