BetBoom Team, a squad consistently positioned among the top contenders in professional Dota 2, has arrived at the Riyadh Masters 2025 tournament, and they appear to be feeling quite good about their chances. According to support player Vladislav “Kataomi” Semenov, the team is approaching the prestigious event in peak form.
Speaking in an interview on the official tournament broadcast, Kataomi offered a straightforward assessment of BetBoom Team`s current state: “We just won a tournament, I think we are very strong.” This recent victory, though unspecified in the immediate context, seems to have injected a significant dose of confidence into the roster, validating their strategies and preparation leading up to Riyadh.
The pillars of this perceived strength, according to Kataomi, are twofold: a solid understanding of the current competitive meta and meticulous preparation for the crucial drafting phase. He noted, perhaps with a touch of competitive smugness, that when BetBoom Team manages to “win the draft, every game becomes pretty easy.” It`s a simple formula, but one that requires deep game knowledge and the ability to execute under pressure.
Kataomi also shed light on his individual approach within the team`s strategy, particularly concerning his hero picks. He focuses on selecting his “strongest heroes,” citing Bane as a prime example of a character he employs to “really bother the enemies.” The interesting dynamic, as he explained, is that BetBoom Team`s diverse and effective hero pool, particularly among their core players, often forces opponents to prioritize banning those high-impact heroes. This strategic necessity frequently leaves Kataomi`s preferred support heroes available early in the draft.
He elaborated that even if opponents use their valuable early bans on perceived S-tier *core* heroes like Naga Siren or Nature`s Prophet, it simply means he can “just pick another S-tier hero for myself” from his own comfortable repertoire, like his potent Bane. This implies a beneficial ripple effect from the strength of his teammates – the attention they demand in bans inadvertently opens up powerful options for him.
BetBoom Team`s performance in the early stages of the Riyadh Masters 2025 group stage seems to align with Kataomi`s confident outlook. They have secured three points after the first two rounds. Their next match sees them face off against Execration, scheduled for July 10th at 14:30 MSK.
With palpable confidence radiating from the players and a strategic foundation built on meta mastery and drafting efficiency, BetBoom Team looks like a formidable presence at the Riyadh Masters 2025, aiming to translate their strong form into a deep run.
Finley Holt