After every TI, certain Dota 2 heroes see massive pub pickrate spikes. Here is the historical pattern and which heroes to expect after TI 2026 in Shanghai.

Protect your Dota 2 MMR before recalibration opens. This 2026 guide covers soft reset mechanics, pre-reset prep, role-by-role strategy for all 10 games.

Prepare for September 2026 Dota 2 ranked calibration: confirmed mechanics, hero pool strategy, 2-week prep checklist, and expert tips to land higher.

Patch 7.41d S-Tier heroes to spam before the TI meta reshuffles pubs. Faceless Void, Spectre, Invoker, Elder Titan — climb MMR before 7.42 drops.

1win Essence II results are in: Team Liquid swept Falcons 3-0, and the drafts, timings, and player form showed why they look dangerous for TI 2026 now.

TI 2026 fantasy picks for Shanghai — who scores big in group stage, which roles punch hardest, and how to beat the leaderboard with smart draft choices.

Patch 7.42 is coming before TI 2026 in Shanghai. Here are our best predictions on which heroes get nerfed, which get buffed, and what it means for your MMR.

How TI patches reshape pub meta in Dota 2 — what changed at every International, and what to expect from patch 7.42 for your MMR after TI 2026.

TI 2026 prize pool tracker: $1.6M base confirmed by Valve, no battle pass announced. Full history, 16 teams, and predictions for the final amount.

Patch 7.41e best heroes to spam in Dota 2 right now, with pub winrates, pro priority, nerf fallout, and the fastest picks to climb MMR this week quickly.