All Dota 2 Talent – Full List

Dota 2’s broadcast talent has become just as iconic as the players themselves. Some caster calls have been etched into the game’s history, immortalizing some of the most unforgettable plays ever made. Beyond the casters, the Dota scene also has analysts who break down drafts and guide viewers on what to expect. Let’s check out the most relevant Dota 2 talent in the scene. 

Hosts/Interviewers

Hosts and interviewers set the tone for every Dota 2 broadcast, ensuring viewers know the storylines. They’re responsible for leading conversations in panel discussions and also drawing insight from players and coaches. 

Jorien “Sheever” van der Heijden

Sheever is one of the most recognizable hosts in esports and the go-to for many Dota 2 fans. She started working at Dota events in 2012 and has now become a long-time pillar of the scene. She’s a regular at the biggest Dota 2 tournaments like The International.

Sheever was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, but made a recovery and is still actively hosting events. She’s also known for streaming during rare down time between events. 

Natalie “NatTea” Mahoney

NatTea is one of the rising talents in the Dota esports scene. Hailing from Australia, she brings upbeat energy and a relaxed style that makes the desk feel comfortable. Despite spending three years as an electrical engineer, she pivoted her career into Dota broadcasting. 

She’s not the greatest at the game, but that’s what makes her special – she guides viewers through drafts without making things overly technical, making segments digestible for newer players to understand. 

Neal “Tsunami” Khandheria

Tsunami began his Dota 2 journey as a content creator, but transitioned into broadcasting in 2016. He has a calm and soothing voice that’s extremely enjoyable to listen to. In Dota’s biggest events, he’s either hosting the panel or conducting interviews. 

Tsunami blends serious analysis with dry, understated humor, helping viewers understand drafts and series stakes without feeling too overwhelmed. 

Jake “SirActionSlacks” Kanner

Many would have heard of SirActionSlacks as Dota’s resident chaos merchant. He mainly takes on interviewer roles, often turning segments into comedy. He’s best known for his offbeat skits, crowd work, and player interviews, where he may ask strange questions that create a bit of fun. 

Beyond broadcasting, Slacks has also contributed to the Dota community massively, hosting events like Midas Mode and even running his own team – Arkosh Gaming. 

Ted “PyrionFlax” Forsyth

PyrionFlax is a British Dota personality famous for his dry humor and storytelling. He was also a member of the well-known content network The Yogscast in 2014.

Pyrion started working at The International 2014 and has been a regular presence ever since. He is primarily known for hosting the Late Game show, where he talks to TI winners. Today, PyrionFlax still actively takes on interviewer and reporter roles at major tournaments. 

Jared “Nomad” Bajina

Nomad is a jack of all trades. He’s a Dota 2 caster, host, and interviewer from the United Kingdom, who is most well known as an interviewer at TI. He started out small, casting smaller-scale events before eventually working his way to bigger gigs.

In recent years, he’s featured on top events such as The International, though he’s sometimes tasked with the unfortunate job of conducting losers’ interviews.

Casters

If we’re talking about the heartbeat of Dota, it’s the casters. They capture the chaos and hype in real time. Casters always come in pairs: one delivers fast-paced play-by-play, while the other provides deeper context as the color caster. 

Owen “ODPixel” Davies

ODPixel has become the voice of Dota 2. Casting from his bedroom, ODPixel rose to prominence after his breakthrough cast of the longest game in Dota 2 history – a three-hour match between Cloud9 and ScaryFaceZZZ – where his energetic style and “rap god” vibes drew in fans as he commentated nonstop. 

Since then, he’s become the most prolific caster in Dota, responsible for iconic TI voice lines like “CEEEEEB!” and is often honored with casting duties at The International grand finals. 

Ioannis “Fogged” Loucas

Fogged is a former professional player from 2012 to 2016 who became a full-time Dota commentator and analyst. He later formed an iconic casting duo with ODPixel and is one of the most well-liked color casters in the scene. 

His experience as a support player helps him break down vision, key teamfight positioning, and item choices. Fogged does these in a very simple way, making it easier for beginners to follow. 

Shannon “SUNSfan” Scotten

SUNSfan is a lifelong fan of the Phoenix Suns, which explains his nickname. He was a professional Counter-Strike player before transitioning into Dota 2. SUNSfan helped build the Dota scene by starting the Dota Cinema channel, which has 1.3 million subscribers, and also owned a professional Dota team – Digital Chaos (later rebranded to Chaos Esports Club) – that finished second at TI6. 

On the mic, SUNSfan is known for his dry humor and honest opinions, making him the funniest caster in the scene. 

Troels “syndereN” Lyngholt Nielsen

syndereN is a Danish professional Dota player who played for notable teams such as mousesports and Ninjas in Pyjamas. In 2016, he qualified for The International alongside familiar names like YapzOr, KheZu, and qojqva. 

Unfortunately, his professional career did not fully flourish, leading to his transition into casting. syndereN gained recognition for his insightful commentary and strong chemistry with TobiWan. Later on, he teamed up with his good friend SUNSfan to form one of the most beloved casting duos, known for perfectly balancing humor with insightful analysis.

Austin “Cap” Walsh

Cap is a Dota caster from the United States who’s been part of the scene for many years. He started as a semi-pro before moving fully into commentary. He has a very clear and emotional style of casting and does excellent work in hyping up crowds when a big fight breaks out. 

Today, you’ll often see Cap cast some of the most important Dota matches, especially in big tournaments like The International. 

Avery “SVG” Silverman

SVG is a former pro North American support player who has qualified for multiple iterations of The International. He had stints with Cloud9, VG.J Storm, and Quincy Crew, making deep runs at several international events. 

He retired in 2019 and easily transitioned into the broadcast scene, sharing his deep knowledge about the game. SVG speaks in a very straightforward way and is not afraid of calling out mistakes made by pros. He has since formed a casting duo with Cap. 

Gabriel “Lyrical” Cruz 

Lyrical has become a well-respected play-by-play caster, known for his enthusiastic style. He has a warm voice but still does a great job in creating hype around huge teamfights, managing to capture all the action. 

He loves building his casting around storylines, making games feel more meaningful, not just two teams bumping heads against each other. 

Trent “TrentPax” MacKenzie

TrentPax is a Canadian Dota caster and content creator. He’s a friendly and upbeat guy who loves sliding in light jokes. If you’re in for a long series, you can count on him to make it feel easy to watch. 

You might see Trent on the analyst desk from time to time, but he is known for his casting duo with Lyrical, where they tend to slide in some banter on top of solid commentating. 

Analysts

Analysts are just as important when you know how complex Dota is. They break down drafts, item choices, and win conditions that make it easier for viewers to digest and understand. If you listen to them carefully, you’ll appreciate what makes pro players so great. 

Kevin “Purge” Godec

Purge is Dota’s original teacher. He built his reputation on YouTube with his series “Welcome to Dota, You Suck” and years of educational videos. You might have seen him as that guy who spends eight or more hours discussing every new patch – and people still watch these videos!

On the panel, Purge slows down the game for everyone, explaining drafts, power spikes, and mistakes in very clear fashion. He’s potent at breaking down complicated things and making them understandable for everyone. 

Dominik “Lacoste” Stipić

Lacoste is a retired Croatian player who played at the very first International before moving full-time into casting and analysis. He’s known for his goofy humor, where he’d drop dad-like jokes in the middle of important series, making slow matches fun to sit through.

Still, he’s great at his job, where he digs into timings, lane matchups, and teamfight execution. He’s great at calling out which team is really in control, even if the gold graph looks close. 

Admir “lizZard” Salkanović

lizZard is a former Bosnian pro who became a familiar face on European and CIS broadcasts. He has a very calm voice, often giving structured insights on drafts and the bigger picture. 

lizZard does well in talking about how lineups want to play around the map, when they hit their strongest timing, and which team has the easier game plan. If you like measured breakdowns instead of focusing on flashy plays – he’s your guy. 

Brian “BSJ” Canavan

BSJ, or BananaSlamJamma, is truly a personality in the Dota scene. He is a former American carry player turned streamer who’s turned years of grinding in North America into an educational brand. He is known for his coaching sessions (which cost a fortune). 

On the desk, BSJ is a welcome addition. Given his experience as a carry, he focuses a lot on efficiency, farming patterns, and decision-making under pressure. If you care about improvement, his segments will help you out. 

Robson “TeaGuvnor” Merritt

TeaGuvnor is a former Dota coach for teams such as Chaos Esports Club and Into The Breach before transitioning into broadcasting. Despite taking on the role of a desk analyst, TeaGuvnor is still incredibly high-ranked, reaching 13,000 MMR on European servers. 

With his current rank and experience from coaching, TeaGuvnor has a deep understanding of drafts and strategies, while also pointing out little things that only the best players are aware of. 

Mira “Ephey” Riad

Ephey is a Jordanian streamer and analyst who quickly became a fan favorite after her appearances at the biggest Dota tournaments. She has an iconic voice, making some of her talent chat wheel lines one of the most purchased bundles. 

She has strong game knowledge and combines it with a friendly and easygoing style. On top of desk duties, Ephey also represents Team Spirit as the organization’s official ambassador. 

Andrew “Jenkins” Jenkins

Jenkins is a former professional Canadian Dota player who has since turned into a meme lord (and an analyst). He’d come onto panels with bizarre outfits, bringing weird references, while still providing very solid analysis. 

Aside from talent work, Jenkins runs a very successful YouTube channel where he uploads crazy strategies and Herald replay reviews. If you’re looking for smart analysis mixed in with memes and chaos, there’s no better guy than Jenkins. 

Chan “WinteR” Litt Binn

WinteR is a Malaysian veteran who competed and coached at the highest level in the early days of Dota, qualifying for TI, before moving to casting and analysis. He also has a background in competitive chess, which gives you an idea of how he talks about Dota – patient and structured. 

WinteR specializes in the support role, so he brings insightful comments on vision control, discipline, and how small mistakes could lead to losing the entire game. He has a very methodical approach to analysis. 

Clinton “Fear” Loomis

Fear is a Dota legend. During his time as a competitor, Fear won The International 5 with Evil Geniuses, so his words carry real weight. Personality-wise, he’s very calm and grounded, and the words coming out of his mouth always make sense.

With his prior experience competing at the highest level, he’s excellent at explaining when teams are choking and what a lineup really needs to win. When Fear speaks, you listen a little closer. 

Alexandra “Reya” Roberts

Reya, formerly known as Sheepsticked, is a British analyst and streamer who worked her way up in the community. She started from drawing Dota fan art and grinding pubs to sitting on TI panels. 

Her style is very energetic and chatty, but still very informed. You won’t see Reya as often on panels because she now streams as a VTuber by the name of LongLiveReya. 

Quinn “Quinn” Callahan

Quinn is a legendary American mid-laner best known for his time on Gaimin Gladiators, where he was considered the best mid player in the world. He won multiple Majors and reached back-to-back TI grand finals. After competing at the highest level, he recently retired from pro play. 

Though he’s still figuring things out, Quinn has already shown himself on panels. He brings blunt honesty and a very deep understanding of the mid-lane and drafting stage, given his success as a player. 

Maurice “KheZu” Gutmann 

KheZu is a former professional offlaner player who made his name in Heroes of Newerth before switching to Dota 2. He played for top teams such as Team Secret, and even teamed up with syndereN at one point.

After stepping back from pro play, he moved into coaching, where he worked with squads like OG, and then into full-time content and talent work. Today, his YouTube channel is one of the most educational in the scene.

Rasmus “MISERY” Filipsen

MISERY is a Danish Dota 2 veteran turned coach and analyst. As a player, he competed for giants like Evil Geniuses, Team Secret, Cloud9, and Digital Chaos, even reaching the grand final of TI6. Throughout his professional career, he earned over $1.5 million.

After retiring from pro play, MISERY tried coaching for TSM and BLEED Esports, but ultimately settled for talent work. On the desk, MISERY brings a very calm and structured analysis with his honest takes.