Collapse demonstrated his status as a top Dota 2 offlaner globally with this remarkable statistic at EWC 2025

Magomed «Collapse» Khalilov has just shown the Dota 2 community why he is hailed as one of the finest offlaners in history. During the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, the Team Spirit veteran delivered an extraordinary performance, earning the tournament’s MVP title after a remarkably successful run, winning 12 out of 13 games played and demonstrating an unparalleled range of hero choices.

Across Team Spirit’s 13 matches, Collapse selected 13 unique offlane heroes, never repeating a choice. At a time when Dota 2 esports is characterized by specific drafts and in-meta hero picks, Collapse proved he could adapt to his team’s needs regardless of the circumstances.

In addition to his signature heroes like Dawnbreaker and Magnus, Collapse also utilized characters such as Lycan and Queen of Pain to support his teammates when necessary. His versatility in fulfilling any role demanded by the draft provided Team Spirit a significant advantage in both preparation and execution, culminating in a flawless championship without losing a single series.

Here is a list of heroes he played during EWC 2025:

Dawnbreaker
Mars
Lycan
Primal Beast
Beastmaster
Tidehunter
Slardar
Brewmaster
Centaur Warrunner
Magnus
Dark Seer
Queen of Pain (Team Spirit’s only defeat at EWC 2025 against Xtreme Gaming in the group stage)
Axe

Collapse played a crucial role in Team Spirit’s success at EWC 2025.

While the core trio of Yatoro, Larl, and Collapse has long been a formidable force, it was Collapse’s adaptability that distinguished them from their competitors in Riyadh. His MVP accolade was well-deserved recognition for a player who excelled both statistically and changed the approach to the offlane role.

In earlier periods, offlaners were primarily seen as the team’s support, tasked with absorbing pressure, creating space, or engaging in challenging fights. However, Collapse challenged that notion at EWC 2025 by becoming a key player in draft dynamics, setting the team’s pace, and at times, being the decisive factor in securing victories.

This recent achievement will undoubtedly raise expectations as TI14 approaches. Should Collapse maintain this level of adaptability and strategic insight, it wouldn’t be surprising for Team Spirit to once again shine on the main stage later this year. Aspiring younger players looking to make their mark from the offlane can certainly look to Collapse’s diverse hero pool and consistent gameplay as a benchmark.

For now, it is clear that Collapse has reaffirmed his position as one of the elite Dota 2 offlaners globally, if not the very best.