BetBoom Team has landed in Riyadh for the highly anticipated Riyadh Masters 2025 Dota 2 tournament, and according to one of their key players, the team is feeling exceptionally confident about their current form. Vladislav “Kataomi” Semyonov, the team`s position four support, offered insights into BetBoom`s preparation and perceived strengths as they kick off their campaign.
Speaking during an interview on the official tournament broadcast, Kataomi attributed the team`s positive outlook directly to their recent performance trajectory. Having just secured a tournament victory, the team collectively feels “very strong.” But this confidence isn`t just riding the wave of a win; it`s rooted in strategic execution. Kataomi specifically highlighted the team`s robust understanding of the current game meta and their meticulous preparation when it comes to the drafting phase. The belief within the squad is clear: succeed in the draft, and the subsequent game becomes, dare one say, “pretty easy.” It`s a statement that underscores their faith in their strategic homework and ability to gain an advantage before the horns even sound.
Delving into his personal contribution, Kataomi also shed light on his hero selection philosophy for the tournament. He prioritizes picking his “strongest heroes,” mentioning Bane as a prime example, with the explicit goal of being as disruptive and “annoying” to the opponents as possible. He intends to stick to these impactful heroes as long as their adversaries permit. This approach is, perhaps, strategically enabled by BetBoom Team`s overall drafting power. By forcing opponents to expend crucial bans on the team`s core heroes, Kataomi`s own deep pool of potent position four options often remains available later in the draft. As he put it, “They don`t even get to me,” or at most, are forced to consider him early in the ban phase. If typical strong picks like Naga Siren or Nature`s Prophet are removed, Kataomi simply pivots to another “S-tier hero” he feels comfortable on. It seems BetBoom`s drafting strategy creates a favorable scenario for their versatile support players.
This blend of strategic preparation and individual depth appears to be paying dividends early in Riyadh. BetBoom Team has accumulated three points after the initial two rounds of the group stage. Their next test in the group stage finale is scheduled against Execration on July 10th. With a recent win under their belt and a strategic confidence voiced by players like Kataomi, BetBoom Team certainly seems well-equipped to navigate the challenges of Riyadh Masters 2025.
