The tournament was also the debut for many new rosters, including Virtus.Pro, Liquid, and AVULUS.
It’s always exciting after The International wraps up – things really shake up for teams. We see players retiring, long-time teammates splitting up, and sometimes, really unexpectedly, players switching what position they play! Well, after HEROIC did surprisingly well at TI 2025, finishing in the Top 6, they decided to make some big moves, and it totally paid off! They just won the FISSURE Universe Episode 7 championship, beating MOUZ 3-1, which is amazing to see!
What really stands out about this win is the path HEROIC took to get here. They had to defeat strong opponents like Aurora Gaming, Team Liquid, and MOUZ to reach the grand finals. Even though the tournament had a smaller prize pool, making it considered a Tier 2 event, they overcame teams full of champions and highly accomplished players.
So, the tournament was streamed on Kick, which is a bit of a bummer because it makes sharing individual game clips tricky. But don’t worry, hOlyhexOr on YouTube put together an awesome highlights reel of the whole series – you can check it out here! I’ve got my breakdown of everything right below, so read on!
Game 1: MOUZ proved why they beat Liquid by 2-0
In short, it was a rough game for Adrián “Wisper” Dobles. Yeik “MidOne” Nai Zheng’s Monkey King dominated him in the mid-lane, making it very difficult to play. MOUZ reacted quickly to the game’s flow and gained a significant advantage with their mobile heroes, Clockwerk and Snapfire.
HEROIC is known for being adaptable in the draft phase, but their strategy didn’t work this game. Their choices failed to create opportunities for their teammate, Yuma’s Ursa, and GG was called after a little over thirty minutes.
Game 2: It’s an off-lane pick, but in the mid-lane
Enigma isn’t a hero Wisper typically plays, and it’s usually too vulnerable to be chosen early in a match. But in the HEROIC versus MOUZ series during the FISSURE Universe Episode 7 Grand Final, those usual strategies didn’t matter, and MOUZ ended up losing the second game because of it.
The match wasn’t just about Enigma; HEROIC cleverly led their opponents into a specific draft strategy, unexpectedly choosing Queen of Pain as a carry instead of in the mid lane. Their decision to pick Night Stalker was also excellent, effectively countering Puck’s speed and Pudge’s disabling abilities. While the game didn’t finish incredibly quickly, HEROIC completely dominated their opponents from South America.
Game 3: A comeback to remember
In the third game, MOUZ planned to draft Pudge again, but this time with heroes that could stay alive longer and control the battlefield. Their strategy worked well at first, as Chen’s Hand of God and Dawnbreaker’s Solar Guardian made MOUZ’s heroes incredibly difficult to kill. This quickly put HEROIC at a significant economic disadvantage, falling 11,000 gold behind in the final game of the FISSURE Universe Episode 7 Grand Final.
Around 36 minutes into the match, MOUZ was caught off guard. A clever play by Tusk and Axe pulled Remco “Crystallis” Arets out of position, forcing his team into a difficult fight. Elvis “Scofield” Peña set this up twice, helping HEROIC win their second game.
Game 4: Nobody knows who’s playing what
HEROIC secured their second international win with a straightforward performance. They put their player in the mid lane as Queen of Pain and, like before, paired it with Cedric “Davai Lama” Deckmyn’s Night Stalker.
The team of five players dominated their game, building a significant lead with a 14,000 net worth advantage and a kill score of 28 to 7 after just thirty-two minutes. However, all eyes were on Wisper, whose incredible performance with the hero QoP stood out as one of the best in the tournament. He seems to have found a new signature hero for his current role, and even the renowned Sébastien “Ceb” Debs created a video analyzing Wisper’s unique QoP style, drawing comparisons to the legendary Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen.
What changes did HEROIC make to achieve the FISSURE Universe Episode 7 championship?
The team and mid laner João “4nalog” Santos have ended their nearly two-year partnership. In a surprising decision, Wisper, who previously played off lane, has transitioned to the middle lane – his first role change since becoming a professional player in 2017.
HEROIC’s Head Coach, Igor “kaffs” Estevão, explained that the team’s recent decision sparked a lot of negative reactions online. The South American gaming community is very passionate and quickly flooded HEROIC’s social media with angry comments, particularly after Davai Lama rejoined the team. Lama is known for a previous conflict with former teammate David “Parker” Nicho Flores, where Parker publicly criticized Lama and asked for him to be removed from the team.
Following the controversy, the organization removed Parker from the team, which caused a strong divide within the fan base regarding Davai Lama. Many Spanish-speaking fans initially feared this would lead to the team’s failure. However, HEROIC proved them wrong, not only achieving a Top 6 finish at TI 2025, but also winning the championship at FISSURE Universe Episode 7.
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