Clockwerk and Tusk have become staples in team drafts, maintaining their popularity for the second tournament in a row. These durable supports excel in the laning phase and stay effective throughout the game. They’re resource-efficient, harass opponents well, withstand aggression, roam actively, and secure runes for mid-laners.
Clockwerk's key aspect, Expanded Armature, increases Power Cogs' radius, causing issues for trapped enemies and leading to impressive highlight moments. Both heroes are strong initiators: Clockwerk disrupts fights effectively, while Tusk can save allies with Snowball. The debate over Tusk’s best aspect continues, with Tag Team boosting lane impact and Drinking Buddies providing valuable saves.
Save-'s Meta Pick
Vitaliy "save-" Melnyk has highlighted Muerta as a powerful position four support. Muerta is gaining traction, but demands skill and game sense. Her strongest aspect is Dance of the Dead, which enhances The Calling's duration if an enemy dies within it. Even without this, The Calling can save cores by silencing enemies at critical moments. During BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024, save- demonstrated incredible plays with Dead Shot, trapping foes and securing long-range kills. Patch 7.34d improved Muerta's ultimate, making her stronger in fights.
Beastmaster’s Dominance
Beastmaster remains highly banned, as his early game strength is overwhelming. Players have returned to classic Helm of the Dominator strategies, exploiting his early push potential. With Helm of Iron Will, he becomes difficult to kill, and the Wild Hunt aspect boosts his lane aggression. Rushing Aghanim’s Scepter is less common now; instead, teams focus on early tower pressure.
Mid-Lane Favourites
Storm Spirit has thrived in the current meta, excelling at DreamLeague Season 24. Few heroes can counter his dominance, and he remains unchanged in recent updates. Pangolier also sees frequent play despite consistent nerfs, proving his flexibility across multiple roles.