Wisper joins Team Liquid as offlaner for BLAST SLAM VIII

Team Liquid has officially added Adrián "Wisper" Dobles to its Dota 2 roster, filling the offlane position left vacant by Ace's departure. The move marks a milestone for the organisation, as Wisper becomes the first South American player ever to join Liquid's lineup — a squad that has twice lifted the Aegis at The International.

The signing arrives just days after Liquid confirmed Ace was leaving the team, leaving the position 3 role open heading into the 2026 season.

A Résumé Built Across Regions

Wisper comes to Liquid with results from several organisations and regions. Competing under LGD, he finished runner-up at BLAST SLAM VII. With HEROIC, he took third-fourth at BLAST SLAM IV and claimed the title at FISSURE Universe Episode 7, beating MOUZ 3-1 in the grand final.

He also placed fifth-sixth at The International 2025 — a finish the announcement highlights as an uncommon accomplishment for a South American player.

Liquid's Lineup for BLAST SLAM VIII

With Wisper in the fold, Team Liquid's roster for BLAST SLAM VIII looks like this:

• Carry: Michael "miCKe" Vu
• Midlane: Michał "Nisha" Jankowski
• Offlane: Adrián "Wisper" Dobles
• Soft Support: Samuel "Boxi" Svahn
• Hard Support: Erik "tOfu" Engel
• Coach: William "Blitz" Lee

BLAST SLAM VIII kicks off on September 29, 2026, in a combined online-and-on-site format, with the playoffs taking place in Malta.

Blitz Shares His Excitement

Longtime Liquid coach William "Blitz" Lee celebrated the news on X, writing: "Lots of firsts this year, but kicking off with TL Dotas first ever SA player is super hype."

What the Signing Means

According to the original report, the move also shuts down speculation that had connected Wisper with OG. He is regarded as one of South America's premier position 3 players, known for heroes such as Batrider, Dark Seer and Mars.

Those ultimate-reliant picks could slot neatly into Liquid's map-control style, adding another dimension alongside the burst and right-click damage provided by the team's other cores.

What Happens Next

The rebuilt Liquid squad makes its first appearance at BLAST SLAM VIII on September 29, with playoffs to follow in Malta. The event lands in the middle of a busy post-TI roster shuffle, with Team Yandex picking up ATF and several other changes shaking up the Dota 2 scene.

Source: Esports Insider