rostikfacekid TEAM: a mix with a late roster reveal

The team is named after its captain, a recognisable figure on the CIS Dota 2 scene. Squads of this kind are usually assembled for a specific tournament or qualifier, with the full line-up published only in the days before the event.

The draft is likely to be decisive: lane assignment, rune control and picking heroes that hold up against aggressive support rotations.

iLTW TEAM: carry experience and a tempo-based approach

The name references Ilya “iLTW” Pihtin, a carry known in the CIS region who has featured in regional-level line-ups according to public reports. Such teams often build around early farming priority for the carry and active support play in lane.

The trade-off is reliance on tempo: if the opponent stretches the game and reaches the late stage on even terms, the advantage can shift.

What decides the series: draft, mid lane and map control

In mix-team matches the outcome is usually shaped by five-player coordination and draft quality rather than individual mechanics. Mid-lane priority, Roshan timings and disciplined objective trading remain the key factors.