In Hamburg, the stakes are extremely high, and PARIVISION just made a strong statement. At The International 2025, PARIVISION easily defeated HEROIC in a 2-0 sweep in their Upper Bracket Quarterfinals matchup, guaranteeing them a Top-6 finish and a spot in the Upper Bracket Semifinals.
This match was a litmus test for both teams, not just another elimination match. Throughout the Group Stage and Elimination Stage, HEROIC, the South American team that outperformed their ticket in qualifying, displayed perseverance. With significant LAN titles under their belt and high expectations hanging over them, PARIVISION, on the other hand, arrived as one of the heavyweights who were invited directly.
Road to the Match
- HEROIC had a rocky start, losing early in the Group Stage, but they turned momentum around with several upset wins, most notably over Tundra Esports and a dominant run in the Elimination Stage, including a clean win over Yakutou Brothers. It marked their best TI performance yet.
- PARIVISION entered as direct-invite contenders, having claimed titles such as ESL One Bangkok 2024 and ESL One Raleigh 2025. Their performance in groups earned them a strong seed, and they cruised through the wildcard/opponent in the Elimination Stage. Now, they faced a hungry HEROIC squad.
Match Overview & Game Highlights
Here’s how the two games played out, including the key plays and turning points:
Game 1
- Draft & Early Game: PARIVISION leaned on strong meta heroes such as Snapfire and Beastmaster, while HEROIC opened with some signature comfort picks, including a surprise Pudge in the offlane and Crystal Maiden, which served as a counter-balance to the meta’s dominance of Helm of the Dominator style heroes.
- Midgame Build-Up: The early laning phase was relatively even; HEROIC picked up some kills via aggressive skirmishes, but PARIVISION built a net worth lead quietly, largely thanks to Alan “Satanic” Gallyamov on Lifestealer, who was farming efficiently even when he wasn’t always in the center of teamfights.
- Turning Point: Around midgame, PARIVISION secured a key teamfight win and then leveraged that into Roshan and structural pressure. HEROIC did attempt to burst down the lifestealer in subsequent fights, but PARIVISION’s positioning, itemization, and use of Infest allowed them to survive and stay in control. CRUCIAL: despite repeated threats from HEROIC, PARIVISION held the line and pulled ahead.
- Endgame & Result: The first game closed after ~53 minutes, with PARIVISION taking game one. The final scoreline was impressive, especially for Satanic’s Lifestealer, who ended with 19/2/6 K/D/A.
Game 2
- Draft Shift: PARIVISION changed tempo. Rather than scaling or ultra-late game, they opted for faster cores: Templar Assassin, Queen of Pain, Phoenix, aiming to apply pressure early and deny HEROIC breathing room. HEROIC again tried comfort, picking Ursa (for Yuma “Yuma” Langlet), plus meta heroes like Mars and Nature’s Prophet.
- Early/Laning Phase: PARIVISION’s lanes dominated. Early kills, good rotations, and aggression kept HEROIC pinned back. HEROIC had few opportunities to make space. Time and map control tilted heavily in PARIVISION’s favor.
- Momentum & Snowball: Once PARIVISION got ahead, they never let up. They translated their lane wins into map control, objective advantage, and teamfight superiority. HEROIC seemed overwhelmed by the pace.
- Final Blow: By ~39 minutes, PARIVISION closed out Game 2 decisively. The standout was Satanic’s Templar Assassin, finishing with a spotless 10/0/10 K/D/A deathless, dominating, and emblematic of PARIVISION’s complete control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VJrV28Mu0Y
What This Win Means
- Upper Bracket Semifinals: PARIVISION’s sweep guarantees them a Top-6 placement, securing both prestige and a significant share of the prize pool. Their next challenge: an undefeated Xtreme Gaming squad.
- Momentum & Confidence: Dominating in Game 2 with early aggression and shutting down HEROIC’s comfort picks shows that PARIVISION are in peak form. Their ability to adapt switching draft styles, responding to HEROIC’s strengths, and punishing mistakes gives them a psychological and strategic edge.
- HEROIC’s Road Ahead: Though they fall to the lower bracket, HEROIC’s TI journey has been a breakthrough. They’ll need to regroup quickly, prepare for elimination matches, and hope their signature draft creativity and underdog resolve carry them forward.
Looking Ahead
PARIVISION now faces Xtreme Gaming, the only undefeated team remaining, in the Upper Bracket Semifinals. This match could very well shape the potential championship path. For Xtreme, it’s about maintaining their momentum; for PARIVISION, it’s about proving they can beat the best under pressure.
Meanwhile, HEROIC drop to the Lower Bracket and must fight for survival. Their next match will certainly be a do-or-die, and given their earlier performances and ability to upset stronger teams, no one should count them out just yet.
