The heroes that have most frequently won tournaments in Dota 2: the top five leaders

In the world of Dota 2, hero selection plays a crucial role in the outcome of matches. Over the years, some heroes have proven to be particularly successful in official tournaments, including The International. In this article, we will examine which heroes have the most victories in Dota 2 tournaments, including detailed statistics on their wins, participation in grand finals, and the most significant tournaments they have won.

The Hawk.Live editorial team analyzed the statistics of Dota 2 heroes and identified the most successful heroes picked in tournaments for this esports discipline.

Top 5 Heroes with the Most Wins in Official Dota 2 Tournaments

Success of heroes in Dota 2 tournaments depends on many factors, including their abilities, the meta, and team strategy. Heroes like Invoker, Earthshaker, Rubick, Mirana and Nature's Prophet have shown their effectiveness at the highest levels of play. Especially, Earthshaker stands out for his impact on match outcomes at The International, making him one of the most successful heroes in Dota 2 history.

Invoker

• Win Rate: 56.7%

• Official Matches Played: 1578

• Grand Finals Wins: 12

• Notable Tournaments Won: The International 2017 ( Team Liquid), ESL One Hamburg 2017 ( Virtus.pro)

Earthshaker

• Win Rate: 52.3%

• Official Matches Played: 1822

• Grand Finals Wins: 15

• Notable Tournaments Won: The International 2015 ( Evil Geniuses), MDL Disneyland Paris Major 2019 ( Team Secret)

Rubick

• Win Rate: 50.8%

• Official Matches Played: 1675

• Grand Finals Wins: 14

• Notable Tournaments Won: The International 2013 ( Alliance), The International 2018 ( OG)

Mirana

• Win Rate: 49.7%

• Official Matches Played: 1412

• Grand Finals Wins: 11

• Notable Tournaments Won: The International 2016 (Wings Gaming), StarLadder ImbaTV Dota 2 Minor Season 3 ( Alliance)

Nature's Prophet

• Win Rate: 53.2%

• Official Matches Played: 1354

• Grand Finals Wins: 9

• Notable Tournaments Won: The International 2013 ( Alliance), DreamLeague Season 11 ( Vici Gaming)

Hero with the Most Wins at The International

The most successful hero at The International in history is Earthshaker. He has proven to be one of the most reliable heroes, capable of changing the course of the game with his powerful ultimate ability and other crowd control skills.

• Win Rate: 52.3%

• Matches Played: 1822

• Grand Finals Wins: 15

Earthshaker has repeatedly demonstrated his value in major tournaments, including several iconic moments at The International:

• TI5: Earthshaker was a key hero in Evil Geniuses victory, especially remembered for Universe's "Six Million Dollar Echo Slam".

• TI8 and TI9: Often picked by OG, contributing to their victories in these tournaments.

Moreover, Earthshaker was picked in 15 winning finals at TI, making him one of the most popular and successful heroes in the finals of The International throughout the game's history.

Nonetheless, not only Earthshaker but all the aforementioned heroes have earned recognition not only for their high win rates but also for their ability to be decisive factors in the most intense and significant games during official Dota 2 tournaments.

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