TI (The International)
The annual Dota 2 World Championship, historically featuring the largest prize pools in esports history.
About this term
TI (The International) is a Dota 2 esports term. The annual Dota 2 World Championship, historically featuring the largest prize pools in esports history.
Understanding TI (The International) is essential for following professional Dota 2 matches. Commentators, analysts, and players use this term regularly in tournament broadcasts and post-match analysis.
Related Dota 2 Terms
Carry (Dota 2)
The hard carry hero (Position 1) who farms in the safe lane and becomes the most powerful hero late game. Needs maximum farm.
Roshan
The most powerful creep on the Dota 2 map. Killing Roshan drops the Aegis of Immortality and Cheese in later kills.
Aegis
An item dropped by Roshan that grants one free respawn on the spot where you die, refreshing after 5 minutes.
Buyback
Paying gold to immediately respawn after dying. Essential for defending high-ground in late-game scenarios.
BKB
Black King Bar — a core item granting magic immunity for a duration. Critical for carries to survive teamfights.
DPC
Dota Pro Circuit. Valve's official competitive season with regional leagues that determine TI qualification points.