Wisper Joins Team Liquid for BLAST SLAM VIII
Team Liquid has signed Adrián 'Wisper' Dobles, formerly of HEROIC, to fill the offlane position, marking him as the organization's first player from South America. This change comes ahead of the BLAST SLAM VIII tournament starting on September 29, 2026.
Team Liquid's New Signing
Team Liquid has officially announced the signing of Adrián 'Wisper' Dobles, who takes over the offlane role following Ace's departure. This move makes Wisper the first South American player in Team Liquid's history.
Wisper, who previously played for HEROIC, has an impressive competitive background, having finished second at BLAST SLAM VII with LGD and secured third-fourth place at BLAST SLAM IV with HEROIC. Notably, he also achieved a fifth-sixth place finish at The International 2025, a significant accomplishment for a South American player.
Upcoming Tournament Details
The team's roster is now set for the upcoming BLAST SLAM VIII, scheduled to begin on September 29, 2026. This event will feature both online and offline matches, with the playoffs taking place in Malta. Team Liquid's coach, William 'Blitz' Lee, expressed excitement about Wisper's addition, emphasizing the significance of having the organization’s first South American player.
Potential Impact on Team Dynamics
Wisper is recognized as one of the top position 3 players in South America, known for his expertise with heroes like Batrider, Dark Seer, and Mars. His hero pool could enhance Team Liquid’s strategy, which focuses on map control and damage output from other core players.
The roster change comes amid a larger trend of roster adjustments in the Dota 2 scene following The International, including other notable moves such as Team Yandex's signing of ATF.