Ad Finem to compete in WePlay Dota 2 League Season 3 playoffs

The WePlay Dota 2 League Season 3 playoffs have confirmed Ad Finem will be taking Fnatic’s spot in the event. The all-Greek team will now join Na’Vi, EG, MVP.Phoenix, Team Liquid, Team Spirit, EWolves and Vega Squadron to compete for the $200,000 base prize pool.

The playoffs are scheduled to take place at the International Exhibition Hall in Kiev, Ukraine, between April 29th and May 1st.

First LAN with @adfinemgg In Ukraine-Kiev for The @WePlayDota2 29/1.GG

— SsaSpartan (@SsaSpartan) April 19, 2016

WePlay have confirmed that Ad Finem will be attending the LAN playoffs in Kiev, Ukraine, between April 29th and May 1st.

The Greek squad will be joining other seven teams: Na’Vi, EG, MVP.Phoenix, Team Liquid, Team Spirit, EWolves and Vega Squadron.

According to WePlay, Fnatic had to withdraw from participation and the spot was given to the runner up of the SEA qualifiers – Mineski. Due to the short notice, Mineski were unable to complete the necessary paperwork and also had to withdraw.

Organizers then turned to the runner up team in the European West region – Ad Finem.

The Greek squad had a stellar run during the season and was narrowly edged out of the qualifying spot by Team Liquid, falling short of a tie for first place by one game. Their only loss during the event was at the hands of Team Liquid.

The guys, me and the CEO are really excited to be there. It was so close for us to qualify ‘by ourselves’, but unfortunately we lost that match versus Liquid. I believe we had a respectable run, nonetheless. Of course, everyone only thinks about winning the WePlay tour and we try our best practicing, theory crafting, watching replays. No one goes to a tournament with the mindset ‘I’m gonna go place second or something like that’. This is also the first time an all-Greek team goes to a Major LAN.

– Mike “Madao” Chatzialexiou, Ad Finem manager

Ad Finem have been an imposing force since their inception when Giorgos “SsaSpartan” Giannakopoulos had once again formed an all-Greek squad on December 4th, in time for the Shanghai Major roster lock.

Ad Finem means “to the end” and the team has always had their sights set on their end goal.

On January 31st, the team seized their first championship title under the Ad Finem banner, in the ProDota Cup Season 2.

Taking several second and third place finishes, the Greeks have been a formidable opponent to all teams that have crossed their path.

The team has just concluded their run at DreamLeague Season 3 and are currently participating in the ESL One Frankfurt Qualifiers and WellPlay. The WePlay LAN will be their first LAN appearance as a team.

Ad Finem Dota 2 roster:

Giorgos “SsaSpartan” Giannakopoulos
Omar “Madara” Dabasas
Xaris “SkyLark” Zafiriou
Dimitris “ThuG” Plivouris
Verros “Maybe Next Time” Apostolos

WePlay Dota 2 League

In January, WePlay League announced their return for season three.

Season 2 was held in 2013, with Na’Vi being crowned champions after besting Alliance, 3:2. The CIS team walked away with the $25,000 first place prize.

WePlay Dota 2 League Season 3 playoffs format

LAN finals

Evil Geniuses was the first confirmed invite on the organization’s website.

The LAN finals will be held in Kiev, Ukraine, at the International Exhibition Hall, between April 29-May 1st.

• 4 qualified and 4 directly invited teams will compete
• Double elimination brackets
• Best-of-three format
• Grand Finals best-of-five series

WePlay Dota 2 League Season 3 playoffs prize pool distribution:

The prize pool can be increased by cosmetic set and ticket sales. The share is 10% of total sales; the share of ticket sales is 20% of total.

• 1st place: $100,000 + 30% of Dota 2 store sales share
• 2nd place: $40,000 + 20% of sales share
• 3rd place: $22,000 + 15% of sales share
• 4th place: $12,000 + 10% of sales share
• 5/6th place: $8,000 + 7.5% of sales share
• 7/8th place: $5,000 + 5% of sales share

***Teams, including manager, will also receive:

• paid flights and other travel expenses
• accommodation at a hotel ranked at least 4 stars
• three meals/day
• a practice area with 5 PCs per team
• a private players’ lounge

WePlay Dota 2 League Season 3 playoffs sets

Increase of prize pool can be achieved by buying one of the four cosmetic sets created exclusively for WePlay S3.

Magnus set details
Sand King set details
Huskar set details
Riki set details