Puppey

Lore & Background

Puppey began his esports career in 2007, joining team Xero Skill. He had a successful DotA career playing for top teams such as KingSurf.international, Nirvana.international, and Team Na'Vi. His final Dota LAN match was a win with Na'Vi at Asus Open Summer 2011. In Dota 2, he started with Natus Vincere, winning The International 2011 undefeated. He became Na'Vi's captain after ArtStyle departed in October 2011. He achieved second place at The International 2012 and 2013. After leaving Na'Vi with KuroKy in 2014, he formed Team Secret. With Team Secret, he won ESL One Frankfurt, the Shanghai Major 2016, DreamLeague Season 8, and two majors in the 2018-2019 season. He became the first player to win five official Dota 2 majors. He attended every The International from 2011 to 2021, but failed to qualify for the first time in 2023. In November 2024, he played in 1win's Fall Series. In June 2025, he left Team Secret to join Edge as a stand-in for PGL Wallachia Season 5.

Reader's Guide

Puppey is a support player (Position 4/5), known for his captaincy and strategic drafting. He is famous for his Chen play, using the hero's ability to send teammates back to base. He has been a consistent leader for Team Secret, adapting to numerous roster changes.

Did You Know?

• He won The International 2011 with Natus Vincere for a $1,000,000 prize.
• He was accused by former players of taking a 10% cut from prize winnings without informing them.