Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov just reminded the Dota 2 world why he’s considered one of the greatest offlaners of all time. At the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, the Team Spirit veteran put on an all-time performance, securing the tournament’s MVP award after a near-flawless campaign that saw him win 12 out of the 13 games he played, showcasing an unmatched display of hero versatility.
Collapse picked 13 different offlane heroes across Team Spirit’s 13 matches, and not once did he repeat a selection. In the era of Dota 2 esports that is defined by highly specialized drafts and in-meta hero choices, Spirit’s offlaner showed that he is capable of adjusting to his team’s requirement, no matter what the situation demands.
Apart from his signature picks, such as Dawnbreaker and Magnus, Collapse also picked up heroes like Lycan and Queen of Pain when needed to enable the other players on his team. His ability to flex into any role the draft demanded gave Team Spirit an overwhelming edge in preparation and execution, which resulted in a flawless championship run without dropping a single series.
Here’s a list of all the heroes he played at EWC 2025:
- Dawnbreaker
- Mars
- Lycan
- Primal Beast
- Beastmaster
- Tidehunter
- Slardar
- Brewmaster
- Centaur Warrunner
- Magnus
- Dark Seer
- Queen of Pain (Team Spirit’s only loss at EWC 2025 in the series against Xtreme Gaming on the first day of the group stage)
- Axe
While Spirit’s core trio of Yatoro, Larl, and Collapse has always been a force to reckon with, Collapse’s adaptability elevated them above the rest of the competition in Riyadh. The MVP award was a fitting recognition for a player who delivered statistically and reshaped how teams approach the offlane.
In previous years, offlaners were often expected to be the sacrificial backbone of the team and soak pressure, create space, or take the hard fights. However, Collapse turned that expectation on its head. At EWC 2025, he became the wild card of the draft, the team’s tempo-setter, and at times, the outright win condition of the game.
This latest stat will definitely fuel even more hype as TI14 approaches. If Collapse continues to display this level of flexibility and strategic depth, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Team Spirit once again dominate the main stage later this year. And for younger players looking to understand how to impact the game from the offlane, Collapse’s hero diversity and consistent execution might just be the new gold standard.
For now, though, it’s safe to say that Collapse has reasserted his claim as one of the best Dota 2 offlaners in the world, if not the very best.
