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Dark Carnival Chapter 3 dropped July 23 in Dota 2. New Cauldron Car, Engine Car, Automaton Attack mini-game tips, all 5 personas rated, and Act 2 tease.

Dark Carnival Chapter 3 is live. Cauldron Car, Engine Car, Automaton Attack, and the Ringmaster Announcer Pack — your complete guide to finishing Midnight Run.

Find out exactly how much MMR you can gain in 24 hours, which ranks get same-day results, and what makes TeamSmurf the fastest option for urgent Dota 2 boosts.

Support players can boost MMR too. Yes, pos 5 boosts exist — TeamSmurf has dedicated Immortal-ranked support boosters ready to climb with you.