The International Playoffs Meta – Picks & Bans Analysis
Published: Sep 11, 2024
The International Playoffs meta has enjoyed some slight variation from the regular season with picks & bans to show for. As we near the end of this epic bracket, let’s take a closer look at the hero analytics likely to prevail at TI13.
Best Hero Win Rates at TI13 Playoffs
So far we’ve enjoyed over 20 matches of Dota at The International with varying TI13 odds. Since Patch 7.37c, there have been some minor changes to the meta and which heroes have the best win rates in the Dota 2 TI Power Rankings.
Thanks to Spectral Stats, here’s a look at the best Hero Win Rates at Dota 2 TI Brackets this year:
| Hero | Picked | Win Rate | Banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tusk | 13 | 84.62% | 10 |
| Omniknight | 7 | 71.43% | 11 |
| Shadow Demon | 6 | 83.33% | 20 |
| Sniper | 4 | 100.00% | 8 |
| Mirana | 10 | 60.00% | 11 |
| Naga Siren | 1 | 100.00% | 28 |
| Faceless Void | 1 | 100.00% | 3 |
| Luna | 12 | 58.33% | 12 |
| Windranger | 9 | 55.56% | 14 |
| Invoker | 8 | 62.50% | 10 |
Picking these heroes improves a team’s chances of a Dota 2 team winning their TI Bracket match. We’ve included heroes picked just once as these could be x-factor choices from the Dota 2 The International heroes list.
Worst Hero Win Rates at TI13 Playoffs
Now, when looking at the worst hero win rates, there are several statistics to consider. While a long list of heroes sits at 0.00% pick rate and win rate, we’re ranking heroes based on being picked at least 5 times at TI so far – here’s a look:
| Hero | Picked | Win Rate | Banned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodwink | 5 | 20.00% | 0 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 25.00% | 1 |
| Morphling | 5 | 40.00% | 6 |
| Huskar | 9 | 33.33% | 3 |
| Mars | 10 | 30.00% | 6 |
| Monkey King | 7 | 28.57% | 14 |
| Dragon Knight | 6 | 33.33% | 8 |
| Beastmaster | 6 | 50.00% | 7 |
| Clockwerk | 7 | 57.14% | 3 |
| Kunkka | 9 | 44.44% | 9 |
While these heroes either don’t win or aren’t worth picking compared to others, it’s always possible to make any hero work in the right Dota 2 TI team composition.
Hero Pool of TI Teams
To conclude, Spectral Stats also offers team statistics, describing the hero pool and diversity of teams. Hero pool refers to how many heroes the team uses while diversity refers to how often teams go for different picks and succeed.
Here’s a look at The International hero statistics for the final eight teams:
| Team | Hero Pool | Diversity |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud9 | 10.00 | 100% |
| Gaimin Gladiators | 14.0 | 93.09% |
| BetBoom Team | 20.0 | 89.44% |
| Team Falcons | 16.0 | 89.44% |
| Team Liquid | 8.00 | 89.44% |
| Tundra Esports | 9.00 | 89.44% |
| Aurora Gaming | 22.0 | 87.18% |
| Xtreme Gaming | 21.0 | 82.46% |
We can’t wait to see how the meta unfolds in the final few matches as the TI standings are settled.
