In a breathtaking showdown for the 1Win Series Dota 2 Spring championship, Virtus.pro and Entity squared off in a climactic best-of-five finale. Despite stumbling in the opener, Entity rallied magnificently, stringing together three consecutive victories to clinch the title. This marked a significant milestone, as it was Entity's first major win since 2022, snapping a prolonged spell of losses. The grand finals, the culmination of four intense days of competition, pitted these two teams against each other, both hungry for victory after a long drought of tournament wins.
Virtus.pro, having steamrolled through the competition without a single loss, faced off against Entity, which had likewise made an impressive run, overcoming teams like 1win and MOUZ before demolishing Liquid to make it to the finals. It all boiled down to a best-of-five series, with the winner not only earning the championship title but also a major portion of the prize money.
The first match saw Virtus.pro outmaneuvering Entity with a strategic Gyrocopter pick, countering Entity's Meepo and Brewmaster selection. Despite pushing the game past the 40-minute mark, Entity couldn't withstand the onslaught, especially after Gyrocopter secured a Divine Rapier, leading to their eventual concession.
However, Entity wasn't down for the count. In the second game, they executed a flawless strategy that allowed them to counter Virtus.pro's Alchemist with Watson's Phantom Assassin, culminating in a game-winning Fiend’s Grip by Fishman's Bane on the Alchemist. This victory not only evened the score but also shattered Virtus.pro's unbeaten streak.
The momentum shifted in favor of Entity by the third game. They chose Venomancer for DM, which proved to be a nightmare for Virtus.pro’s Sven. Meanwhile, Watson's Terrorblade wreaked havoc, propelling Entity to another win with a dominant performance.
In the decisive fourth game, Virtus.pro's unconventional Omniknight carry pick failed to make an impact against Entity's robust lineup, featuring a Sven carry and an exceptional performance by Noone's Ember Spirit. This led to Virtus.pro’s defeat and crowned Entity as the champions, ending their long wait for a tournament victory with a grand prize of $50,000, while Virtus.pro settled for a commendable second place and $30,000.
