Lu “Somnus” Yao walked away from aggressive Dota 2 in the beginning of 2023, however couldn’t resist the temptation and returned to the scene midway by way of the yr. Whereas many anticipated Somnus to hover across the Dota Professional Circuit and have enjoyable, the legendary participant certified for The Worldwide 2023 and is feeling assured in his talents previous to the massive occasion.
On stream, Somnus revealed that he feels “extra alive” since Azure Ray’s intensive two-month bootcamp, the place he efficiently overcame his lazy habits.
Along with connecting deeply with the sport and his workforce, Somnus additionally took the required superstitious actions to extend his possibilities at TI 2023. Earlier than arriving in Seattle, Somnus dyed his hair gray-blue, contemplating it his fortunate shade for the yr.
Grey-blue tones are additionally featured on AR’s emblem, and Somnus appreciated how the workforce nonetheless made it to TI regardless of operating into many issues all through the season. TI12 has a blue theme too, that means all uniforms that Somnus will get to put on at TI 2023 will complement his distinctive hair shade.
Coming into the occasion, Somnus stated he wouldn’t be so upset to attain second place once more, a operating curse for prime Chinese language gamers and groups. He humorously talked about that he would search recommendation from Xu “fy” Linsen or Wang “Ame” Chunyu on find out how to cope if he have been to position second once more at TI.
The second-place curse of the Chinese language Dota 2 scene corresponded to OG’s epic two-time TI-winning period in 2018 and 2019. Throughout that point, Somnus performed in PSG.LGD alongside fy and Ame. The group was thought of to be favorites in each occasions however positioned second and third, respectively, and finally dissolved.
Followers nicknamed the gamers of 2018-2019 PSG.LGD the “Uncrowned Kings of Dota 2,” and a few them will now return for one more probability at glory at TI 2023.
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