Participants at The International 2024 suddenly began playing a forgotten Dota 2 hero

Several players from teams participating in The International 2024 have suddenly started playing Riki, even though the hero hadn't been popular for over six months.

To this effect, there is evidence that comes from the Dota2ProTracker.

Statistics have shown that Riki has been played even by famous players like Denis “Larl” Sigitov, Anton “Dyrachyo” Shkredov, Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen and others. It remains unclear where Riki had such support to the extent that he is being used again, although Kan is prominent in the last World Championship. Maybe it is because they have found a good build for the hero that people are trying out Riki again especially because even the slightest advantage can be utilized in the official matches for TI13.

Credit: Dota2ProTracker

It should also be noted that Riki has been picked in 262 competitive reverse draft scenarios, and the average win rates have crossed 60% for the eSports players, bringing home more than 60% of games. Hence Riki may emerge as a mighty force in The International 2024 and may be highly selected by players.

Let it also be noted that Larl was able to demonstrate the unprecedented skill at the most difficult Dota 2 character wind before the TI13 matches.