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From champions to last place: Liquid eliminated from BLAST Slam 3 in shock loss

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Team Liquid off to lick their wounds after a brutal defeat at BLAST Slam 3.

In simpler terms, Team Liquid has been eliminated from the BLAST Slam 3 after losing against Team Spirit. This defeat signifies a setback in an otherwise underwhelming season for the defending The International (TI) champions in the year 2025.

Approximately eight months since their last squad adjustment, the team has yet to achieve the desired outcomes, raising concerns about the instability of their roster. Their last significant win in a tier-one tournament, PGL Wallachia S4, was secured mere days before today’s match against Team Spirit.

Unfortunately, the team didn’t manage to secure a high position during the group stage, which means they have been eliminated from BLAST Slam as they ended up in last place.

Game 1: Chronicle of Liquid’s death foretold at the BLAST Slam 3

Initially, Liquid had a promising start in the first game, yet there was a caveat. In terms of draft strategy, Spirit effectively nullified a pick by Liquid’s Lifestealer with a strong counterpart, Troll Warlord.

In this scenario, the protagonist allowed them to play cautiously and focus on farming resources. At one point, Liquid seemed significantly ahead in terms of wealth and points on the scoreboard, but it was only a matter of time before trouble started brewing with Troll. However, that was the least of Liquid’s concerns as they encountered a string of mistakes and mishaps.

Initially, a kill on Lifestealer occurred, followed closely by a risky move by SaberLight that, while it resulted in a trade, was not worth the risk. Spirit seized Roshan, and as they surpassed Liquid in gold accumulation at minute 29, Yatoro’s Troll Warlord assumed command.

Despite Liquid crafting advantageous team fight opportunities during BLAST Slam 3, they failed to emerge victorious in their initial playoff match. In an unconventional move, Lifestealer opted for a build focusing on power and aggression, acquiring an Eul Scepter item typically utilized by support characters early on. The intention was to disrupt the Troll’s battle trance as swiftly as possible. Unfortunately, this tactic left Lifestealer lacking sufficient damage output in critical skirmishes.

Game 2: The Champion’s spark

In game two, the team aimed to maintain their early lead without squandering it. Even though Troll Warlord managed to slip through twice, they ensured there were no weaknesses in their selection of characters.

In a different wording, Nisha showcased one of his iconic characters, the Primal Beast, earning him widespread acclaim from critics. Right from the start, his strategic rotations and swift build-up of items drew instant attention during the game.

Team Liquid maintained their presence at the BLAST Slam 3 with a dominant 23-minute victory, demonstrating clear control over the match. It’s worth mentioning that they had already claimed victory in the previous encounter, temporarily losing advantage due to a few strategic errors.

Game 3: The meta is stale for everyone — but Spirit

As an ardent fan, I couldn’t help but notice that Snapfire was seldom chosen in PGL Wallachia S4 and went unselected throughout BLAST Slam’s group stage. However, Spirit dared to make the pick, leaving Team Liquid off-guard as it came just before a Slardar follow-up selection. This isn’t a typical combo we often see, but it’s a robust lane pairing that has stood the test of time.

As Spirit, every team fight I won felt like more than just a simple combo. With my Bounty Hunter pick, each victory brought a significant gold boost. The enemy’s net worth deficit grew so large that it became unbearable for Liquid. Eventually, they had no choice but to concede at the BLAST Slam 3 event.

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2025-05-08 05:24

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