The road to the grand finals of Blast Slam II has reached its climax as Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators secured their spots after an intense day of Dota 2 action. Here’s how the semifinals unfolded: Tundra Esports 2-1 Nigma Galaxy Nigma Galaxy was incredibly close to achieving a dream run, but Tundra had other plans, securing a 2-1 victory in a series filled with innovation, resilience, and some surprising drafts. Game 1: Tundra opted for an unconventional greedy Position 5 jungling Venomancer, a strategy that raised eyebrows but paid off in spectacular fashion. With 33’s Beastmaster leading the charge, going an impressive 11-1, Tundra systematically outmaneuvered Nigma in teamfights, steadily increasing their net worth advantage until they secured the victory. Game 2: Tundra stuck to their Position 5 jungling Venomancer strategy, but this time, Nigma adjusted by picking Phantom Assassin and Magnus. The early to mid-game heavily favored Tundra, as they appeared just one decisive fight away from closing out the series. However, a pivotal teamfight at the 30-minute mark saw Nigma turn the tables, wiping four Tundra heroes without losing anyone. With newfound momentum, Nigma pressed their advantage, and Tundra simply ran out of resources to mount a comeback. Game 3: Tundra made a strategic shift, picking Warlock and Phantom Assassin for their safelane. Nigma countered with Noob’s last-pick Timbersaw, which, in theory, should have been a strong answer. However, the early game went completely awry for Noob, as PA dominated the lane, doubling Timbersaw’s net worth by the 8-minute mark. With a disastrous start for their key hero, Nigma’s early aggression draft—featuring Tiny and Weaver as carries—couldn’t find the footing needed to mount a comeback. Tundra capitalized on their early lead and closed out the game convincingly. Gaimin Gladiators 2-0 Falcons Gaimin Gladiators showcased their resilience and strategic depth, taking down Falcons in a thrilling 2-0 series, despite Falcons’ promising starts in both games. Game 1: GG pulled out a bold 23rd pick Huskar, which Falcons countered with a Nature’s Prophet mid. Falcons had the early advantage and even managed to take down GG’s middle barracks at the 38-minute mark. However, instead of contesting, GG opted to take Roshan and prepare for the next engagement. What followed was a series of decisive teamfights right outside Falcons’ base, where GG picked off their opponents one by one. With superior execution in the late game, they secured the win. Game 2: Both teams opted for comfort picks, with ATF on Mars, Quinn on Lina, and Watson on Terrorblade for Falcons. Falcons dictated the early game, taking down all Tier 1 towers while keeping their own intact until the 18-minute mark. At that moment, they initiated what seemed like a favorable fight near GG’s middle Tier 2 tower, securing early kills on Ace and Seleri. However, despite their numbers advantage, Falcons’ momentum stalled. Quinn’s Lina and Watson’s Terrorblade turned the fight around in a stunning 3v5, wiping out all five Falcons heroes. With the momentum fully in their favor, GG snowballed to victory and secured their grand finals berth. Grand Finals Set: Tundra Esports vs. Gaimin Gladiators With these results, the stage is now set for a grand showdown between Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators. Both teams have shown incredible adaptability and resilience throughout the tournament, making this an exciting clash to determine the Blast Slam II champion. Will Tundra’s unconventional strategies give them the edge, or will Gaimin Gladiators’ structured approach prove too strong? The grand finals promise to be a spectacle not to be missed!