All Groups That Will Attend ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023

Here’s a listing of all Dota 2 groups that may attend ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023. Click on to be taught extra

ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 would be the first massive Dota 2 match after the top of The Worldwide 12. The match will happen between 11 December and 17 December in Malaysia’s capital, however we received’t go into it as a result of we may have a separate article. This one is devoted to all groups that may attend ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, so let’s be taught extra about them.

All Groups That Will Attend ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023

Earlier than revealing extra particulars in regards to the groups that may go to ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, we should point out that they’re divided into two primary classes. The primary one consists of the instantly invited groups, whereas the second group is said to those that needed to qualify. Keep in mind that there are 12 groups in whole, and each will do all the pieces attainable to win.

The Dota 2 roster modifications publish TI12 are nonetheless ongoing, so we might even see a number of modifications to the groups’ present roster. With that stated, let’s be taught extra about them.

Direct Invitations

Though we anticipated greater than half of the Dota 2 groups at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 to be instantly invited, this was not the case. As a substitute, solely three squads obtained an invite:

• LGD Gaming
• Azure Ray
• Gaimin Gladiators

Whereas most individuals are in all probability not stunned that Gaimin Gladiators are right here, loads are questioning why there are 2 Chinese language groups. An much more fascinating query is why Crew Spirit, the winner of TI12, will not be at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023. Properly, TS was initially among the many instantly invited squads, but it surely needed to pull out of the match on account of well being causes. 

As a substitute of Crew Spirit, the organizers of ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 invited Azure Ray, the second-most profitable Chinese language Dota 2 staff. Somnus and the remaining will play alongside LGD Gaming, the second squad that obtained an invite.

Many individuals anticipated one of many direct invitations to go to a staff from Southeast Asia as a result of the match will happen in Malaysia. Nevertheless, it looks as if the organizers wished to draw squads from different components of the world.

Out of those 3, Gaimin Gladiators is clearly the favourite. The staff from Western Europe received numerous tournaments in 2023 and even reached the finals of The Worldwide 12. Sadly, Quinn and his allies couldn’t win the final match as a result of Crew Spirit ripped by means of them.

Western Europe Qualifiers

Shifting on from the groups with a direct invitation for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, we head over to the Western European qualifiers. These had been, certainly, probably the most intriguing matches to observe as a result of the groups listed here are on one other degree. We had the prospect to observe quite a few massive names, however in the long run, Crew Liquid and Crew Secret received the 2 slots.

Liquid has no issues and didn’t lose a single map, whereas Crew Secret misplaced towards OG within the Higher Bracket. The 2 needed to go once more within the Decrease Bracket, however this time Crew Secret was victorious.

In addition to these two giants and OG, the WEU ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 additionally had Crew Tickles, D2 Hustlers, Entity, and Alliance.

Japanese Europe Qualifiers

🔥MAINTAINING THE ROSTER IS PAYING OFF🔥

As we made it to ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 🥳#betboomteamdota pic.twitter.com/EJFHTq7ulE

— BetBoom Crew (@BetBoomTeam) November 17, 2023

The state of affairs within the Easter European qualifiers for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 was just like the one within the West. There have been quite a lot of massive names right here that needed to give all the pieces they’d, however in the long run, BetBoom Crew and 9Pandas grabbed the 2 slots for the match.

BetBoom Crew had no subject within the Higher Bracket, and it defeated VP within the remaining. Apparently, Virtus.Professional additionally performed within the Decrease Bracket remaining towards 9Pandas, however the staff was unable to eradicate RAMZES666’s squad. 

North America

WHAT A GAME. ⌐◨-◨ ⌐◨-◨ ⌐◨-◨

106 minutes, 96 whole kills, and method too many Divine Rapiers.

We’re 2-0 up within the BO5 FINAL towards TSM, only one map to go! pic.twitter.com/5S3XSr4uG4

— Nouns Esports ⌐◨-◨ (@nounsesports) November 19, 2023

In contrast to the earlier two Dota 2 areas, North America solely bought 1 slot for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023. Usually, Shopify Revolt would have been the massive favourite, however because it wasn’t current, the battle was between nouns and TSM. 

The epic bo5 remaining between the 2 was wonderful to observe, and we noticed 5 full video games. Though most individuals anticipated nouns to win, TSM stole the present and the final spot for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023.

South America

SA additionally had one slot for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, just like North America. Nevertheless, in contrast to the opposite area, one staff right here was method higher than the remaining, so the qualifiers weren’t that thrilling to observe.

As anticipated, Wawitas Sagares, the staff that has the likes of DarMargo and Oscar, defeated the remaining and grabbed the one slot. Apparently, the staff misplaced to Infinity within the UB Remaining however received the qualifying match to get the final slot.

MENA

KUALA LUMPUR LOCKED IN. WE ARE COMING FOR THE TROPHY! 🏆 🦅💚 #WeAreFalcons #ESLOne pic.twitter.com/0oqLXv8dpK

— Crew Falcons (@FalconsEsport) November 18, 2023

The latest Dota 2 area additionally had its conflict for ESL One Kuala Lumpur Main, and Crew Falcons received the qualifiers. The newly fashioned squad was actually harmful, and it was in a position to take care of the likes of PSG Quest. It will likely be very fascinating to see the staff’s outcomes towards among the greatest on this planet.

China

Since LGD and Azure Ray obtained direct invitations for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, it’s no shock that the final slot in China went to Invictus Gaming. The latter has a brand new roster that appears harmful as a result of the staff solely dropped 2 maps within the qualifiers. Crew Aster, the opposite massive Chinese language powerhouse, didn’t shock its followers and misplaced early on.

Southeast Asia

See y’all in December 🫡 https://t.co/zihFSMQNvB

— BLACKLIST INTERNATIONAL 👑 (@BLACKLISTINTL) November 18, 2023

The final area that will likely be represented at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 is Southeast Asia. We had the prospect to observe tons of massive names right here, together with Aurora, Blacklist Worldwide, Geek Fam and Talon Esports. Most individuals anticipated the latter to take the slot, however this didn’t occur as a result of Blacklist Worldwide defeated them and Geek Fam to safe the slot in Kuala Lumpur.