By Sagar V. Mankar 
Heroic made history on Sunday, October 13, by becoming the first South American team to win an international LAN tournament in Dota 2.
The Norwegian organization, featuring a South American roster, claimed victory and a top prize of $300,000 at PGL Wallachia Season 2 after defeating Team Falcons with a decisive 3-1 scoreline in the Grand Finals.
Debut at the first international LAN tournament of the year – “The International 2024” in Copenhagen, Heroic roster, made up of seasoned players from iconic South American teams like beastcoast, Hokori, and Keys Stars, proved to be one of the best ever from the region.
Even their lone non-South American player, Belgian-American Cedric “Davai Lama” Deckmyn, contributed to the team’s success, rising from a Tier 2 competitor to a top-tier player with Heroic.
How Did Heroic Perform in the Tournament?
Heroic’s performance at PGL Wallachia Season 2 was nothing short of spectacular:
- Dominated the group stage with a clean 3-0 run
- Reached the upper bracket finals before falling to Team Falcons
- Bounced back by defeating Tundra Esports in the lower bracket finals
- Secured a rematch against Team Falcons in the grand finals
Grand Finals Unfold:
The best-of-five grand finals were a high-level Dota 2 action:
- Game 1: A nail-biting 70-minute thriller featuring a base race
- Game 2: Heroic outmaneuvered Falcons’ signature Nature’s Prophet strategy
- Game 3: Despite server issues, Heroic’s mid Primal Beast countered Falcons’ Broodmother
- Game 4: A dominant performance from Heroic sealed the championship
MVP of the Tournament
Heroic’s star player, David “Parker” Nicho Flores, emerged as the standout player of PGL Wallachia Season 2.
His stellar performances throughout the tournament, particularly in the grand finals on Morphling, Shadow Fiend, and Monkey King, earned him the tournament MVP title.
Why Is This Victory So Significant for South American Dota 2?
Heroic’s triumph at PGL Wallachia Season 2 is a watershed moment for South American Dota 2:
- First SA team to win an international LAN tournament
- Only the third time an SA team has reached a grand final in Dota 2 history
- Breaks the perception that SA teams can’t compete at the highest level
- Potentially opens doors for more investment and opportunities in the SA Dota 2 scene
What’s Next for the Dota 2 Scene?
With PGL Wallachia Season 2 concluded, the 2024-25 competitive season is set to continue:
- BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024 starts on October 19, 2024 (Heroic not participating)
- Heroic’s next tournament will be DreamLeague Season 24, beginning October 27, 2024
Additionally, PGL has announced three more Wallachia events for the upcoming year.
- The first event is scheduled for March, with qualifiers in January.
- The second event will take place in April, following qualifiers in February.
- The third event is set for November, with its qualifiers in September.
Each season, 16 teams will participate — 10 receiving direct invitations and six advancing from qualifiers — all vying for a portion of the $1 million (~£766,000) prize pool.
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