The International 2025 (TI14) in Hamburg, Germany, concluded in spectacular fashion on September 14, 2025, with Team Falcons emerging as the champions after a thrilling 3-2 Grand Finals against Xtreme Gaming. This tournament, played on Patch 7.39d, showcased one of the most balanced metas in recent years and introduced several unexpected strategies that defined professional play.
Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways from TI14 and how they might affect your pub games.
The Champions: Team Falcons' Gritty Victory
Team Falcons' path to the Aegis of Champions was a true marathon, with almost every series going the distance. The roster of skiter, Malr1ne, Ammar_the_F, Cr1t-, and Sneyking demonstrated incredible resilience and adaptability.
- Key Moments:
- Andreas "Cr1t-" Nielsen finally secured his first TI win after nine attempts.
- Aui_2000 made history as the first person to win three TIs as both a player and a coach.
- The team secured approximately $1.15 million from a total prize pool of over $2.88 million.
TI14 Meta Breakdown: Supports Shine Brightest
Patch 7.39d brought a diverse meta, but specific heroes dominated the statistics.
Most Contested Heroes:
- Naga Siren: The ultimate combo-breaker was highly contested throughout the tournament.
- Beastmaster & Earthshaker: These two were staples in nearly every draft, with Earthshaker even seeing success as a midlaner.
High Win Rate Supports:
Supports like Disruptor, Snapfire, and Pugna showed exceptional win rates, emphasizing the importance of strong lane presence and teamfight control in the current game.
Off-Meta Surprises:
Teams surprised viewers with several unusual picks, including offlane Ursa and a physical damage carry Marci build using Helm of the Dominator, showing that adaptation was key to winning.
What This Means for Your Pub Games
The post-TI shuffle is already here, with major roster changes happening globally. A massive Patch 7.40 dropped in December 2025, introducing a new hero named Largo and fundamentally changing the gameplay and map layout again.
The TI14 meta is now outdated! You should focus on understanding the new changes in Patch 7.40 to climb MMR this season.
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