We're full steam ahead into the first Dota 2 tournament of Dota Pro Circuit 2021, the ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021, with the Regional Qualifiers and Regional Leagues now all behind us.
The tournament will be the first Valve-sanctioned LAN event in Dota 2 in months and will see 18 teams from six competitive regions battle it out for a shot at the $500,000 prize pool and 2,700 DPC points.
With that said, welcome to our first Dota 2 power rankings of the year, where we rank the 10 best Dota 2 teams heading into the ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021.
The criteria for the rankings are simple: how teams performed heading into the games, how they play into the big picture, and how they're likely to perform at the Major.
Honorable Mentions
Team Liquid
Team Liquid is one of the most inconsistent teams playing in Europe. They're capable of beating juggernauts and proven powerhouses like Team Secret and Natus Vincere on a good day. Meanwhile, there are times where they'll find themselves completely lost against the likes of Tundra Esports.
Sure, some of the best Dota 2 teams have their off days and Europe is arguably the most competitive Dota 2 region right now, but Team Liquid has yet to prove themselves consistent enough to win when it counts. T1 While T1, as an organization, lacks any experience in Dota 2, T1 has one of the most well-rounded Filipino Dota 2 players in Carlo "Kuku" Palad. Meanwhile, its mid-player, Karl "Karl" Jayme has been competing both locally, as well as internationally, for over a decade, despite only being 22 years old.
