DOTA 2 is one of the most popular esports tournament that gives high prize to the players. The premier tournament of Dota 2, The Internationals 9 (TI9), has a total prize pool of 34,330,068 USD (roughly 1.7 Billion Pesos) which is divided among 18 teams. OG as the TI 9 champion receives 45.5% from the prize pool which is 15,620,181 USD (approx. 796M PHP). TNC Predator, the Philippines representative placed 9th-12th earning them 686,313 USD (approx. 34.9M PHP).
Here are the top 5 Filipino DOTA 2 players with highest earnings as of November 2019, which can also be considered as the richest Pinoy DOTA 2 players.
#5. Sam_H - 24.8M PHP
- Name: Samson Solomon Enojosa Hidalgo
- Age: 24 (as of 2019)
- Team: Lowkey Esports
- Role(s): Offlaner
- Alternate ID(s): ANTI SOCIAL, TNC.Sam H
- Total Earnings: $488,334.78 (approx. 24.8M PHP)
In 2015, SamH started his DOTA 2 career in TNC Pro Team then later joined Lowkey Esports in 2019. He is largely considered to be among the best in the region and shines brightest on initiators like Slardar, Axe or Spirit Breaker. He's also known for his offlane Queen of Pain.
As one of the former TNC member, Sam_H earned his largest cash prize of $160,000.00 (8.1M PHP) from winning the championship in World Electronic Sports Games 2016 (Dota 2) on January 15, 2017, which have a total prize of $800,000.00 (40.7M PHP) for the 1st place. Sam_H's overall earning is $488,334.78 which is roughly 24.8M PHP.
As one of the former TNC member, Sam_H earned his largest cash prize of $160,000.00 (8.1M PHP) from winning the championship in World Electronic Sports Games 2016 (Dota 2) on January 15, 2017, which have a total prize of $800,000.00 (40.7M PHP) for the 1st place. Sam_H's overall earning is $488,334.78 which is roughly 24.8M PHP.
Sam_H's Solo MMR as of November 2019 is 6561. Sam_H plays as an Offlaner and is well known for using the following heroes: Batrider, Dark Seer, Nature's Prophet, Beastmaster, Slardar, Spirit Breaker, Axe and Nyx Assasin.
#4. Raven - 29.6M PHP
- Name: Marc Polo Luis Fausto
- Age: 21 (as of 2019)
- Team: Geek Fam
- Role(s): Carry
- Alternate ID(s): IU, two brain cells, chicken noodle soup, TNC. Raven
- Total Earnings: $581,193.10 (approx. 29.6M PHP)
Marc Polo "Raven" Luis Fausto, is a carry player for Geek Fam, a SEA team with Malaysia as its roots. He is a former player of Fnatic and TNC Pro Team. He is known to have an aggressive play style which is a key factor in the team's success and his wide hero pool makes it difficult for opponents to target him in the drafting stage.
Raven earned his largest cash prize when he is on TNC Pro Team, with prize amount of $160,000.00 (8.1M PHP) from winning the championship in WESG 2016 (Dota 2) on January 15, 2017, which have a total prize of $800,000.00 (40.7M PHP) for the 1st place. Raven's overall earning is $581,193.10 which is roughly 29.6M PHP.
Raven earned his largest cash prize when he is on TNC Pro Team, with prize amount of $160,000.00 (8.1M PHP) from winning the championship in WESG 2016 (Dota 2) on January 15, 2017, which have a total prize of $800,000.00 (40.7M PHP) for the 1st place. Raven's overall earning is $581,193.10 which is roughly 29.6M PHP.
Raven's Solo MMR as of November 2019 is 6964. Raven plays as a Carry and is well known for using the following heroes: Spectre, Drow Ranger, Terrorblade, Sven, Lone Druid, Troll Warlord and Slark.
#3. Kuku - 34.5M PHP
- Name: Carlo Palad
- Age: 23 (as of 2019)
- Team: Geek Fam
- Role(s): Offlaner, Midlaner
- Alternate ID(s): < blank >, Ku_ContRoL, TNC.Kuku
- Total Earnings: $678,564.63 (approx. 34.5M PHP)
Carlo "Kuku" Palad is currently playing as an offlaner for the Malaysian team Geek Fam. His former teams are TNC Predator and Mineski. His innovative itemization and strategic movements around the map allow him to catch opponents off guard. His wide hero pool makes it difficult to draft against him with heroes like Queen of Pain, Harbinger and Tinker in his arsenal of signature heroes. Despite his young age, Kuku already has a daughter.
During Kuku's TNC days, he earned his largest cash prize of $160,000.00 (8.1M PHP) from winning the championship in WESG 2016 (Dota 2) on January 15, 2017, which have a total prize of $800,000.00 (40.7M PHP) for the 1st place. Kuku's overall earning is $678,564.63 which is roughly 34.5M PHP.
Kuku's Solo MMR as of November 2019 is 7077. Kuku plays as an Offlaner or Midlaner and is best known for using the following heroes: Enigma, Puck, Batrider, Huskar, Phantom Lancer, Windranger, Harbinger, Timbersaw, Tinker, Troll Warlord and Juggernaut.
#2. Tims - 34.7M PHP
- Name: Timothy John Randrup
- Age: 22 (as of 2019)
- Team: TNC Predator
- Role(s): Support
- Alternate ID(s): TNC.Tims, TnC.TIMS
- Total Earnings: $682,163.75 (approx. 34.7M PHP)
Timothy John "Tims" Randrup is a support player for TNC Predator. Known for dynamic roaming, Tims made a name for himself as one of the world's best Earth Spirit players and is the cornerstone of TNC's laning stage. Other signature heroes include Ogre Magi and Io. Tims also played for other PH teams before including Rave and Execration.
Tims earned his largest cash prize of $160,000.00 (8.1M PHP) from winning the championship in WESG 2016 (Dota 2) on January 15, 2017, which have a total prize of $800,000.00 (40.7M PHP) for the 1st place - TNC. Tim's overall earning is $682,163.75 which is roughly 34.7M PHP.
Tim's Solo MMR as of November 2019 is 7300. Tims plays as a Support and is best known for using the following heroes: Earth Spirit, Earth Shaker, Nyx Assasin, Ogre Magi and Io.
#1. DJ - 38.7M PHP
- Name: Djardel Jicko B. Mampusti
- Age: 25 (as of 2019)
- Team: Fnatic
- Role(s): Support, Offlaner
- Alternate ID(s): Fnatic.Dj
- Total Earnings: $759,997.31 (approx. 38.7M PHP)
Djardel Jicko B. "DJ" Mampusti formerly known as Chrissy is well known as a former member of Rave, MSI-EvoGT and Execration. He currently plays for Fnatic (a European Team). His excellent support play made him first rose to fame with Rave in 2014. Joining Fnatic in 2017, the team placed 4th at TI6, with his support play being a key factor. Despite his success as an offlaner and 4 position support, he has since transitioned into a 5 position support, but because of that versatility, he's regarded as one of the best players, if not the best in his region.
DJ earned his largest cash prize of $290,786.40 (14.8M PHP) from winning 4th place in The International 2016 on August 13, 2016 which have a total prize of $1,453,932.00 (74M PHP) for the 4th place - Fnatic. DJ's overall earning is $759,997.31 which is roughly 38.7M PHP.
DJ wisely used his earnings from DOTA 2 tournaments. He used his winnings at DAC 2015 to invest in an internet cafe chain in the Philippines called TheNet.Com, which is where TNC Pro Team is based from.
DJ's Solo MMR as of November 2019 is 8415. DJ plays as a Support or Offlaner and is well known for using the following heroes: Ember Spirit, Doom, Vengeful Spirit, Jakiro, Disruptor, Enigma, Enchantress, Rubick and Earth Spirit.
Compared to top 5 richest Pinoy DOTA players in 2017, this 2019 list has minor change only. Ryo was removed, and Tims was included in the list.
Take note that the above-mentioned earnings are only approximate values and not necessarily accurate.
Also read: Top 5 Highest Earning Pinoy Dota 2 Players in 2020
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Also read: Top 5 Highest Earning Pinoy Dota 2 Players in 2020
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Sources: liquipedia.net, esportsearnings.com, dotabuff.com
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