Esports Heroes of Newerth

While there’s no question that the world of esports is full of incredible thrills and spills, here at Mobile Wins we recognize that it can often be quite a tricky one for beginners to get their heads around.

This is why we’ve taken some time to give you a heads-up on some of the biggest esports titles in the world, with the ultimate aim of ensuring you know the basics before choosing to place a bet on an upcoming tournament. In this article, we are going to focus on the basics you need to bear in mind when putting together your Heroes of Newerth betting strategy.

Still going strong

Originally launched by S2 Games in May 2010, Heroes of Newerth may not be the most famous esports game, but it has a large and enthusiastic following across the globe. Created for Microsoft Windows, OS X and Linux, the game actually has a lot in common with other esports games like Dota 2 and League of Legends, as all of them were in fact inspired by a Warcraft III custom map.

The premise of the game sees two teams – taking on the roles of Legion and the Hellbourne – do battle, with the ultimate aim being to destroy the other side’s key central structure. Seven years on from its launch, it is safe to say that the game is still going stronger than ever.

A competitive world

While competitions based on Heroes of Newerth may not be as lucrative as those related to Dota 2 and League of Legends, the tournaments are still incredibly competitive and watched by a huge number of people around the world.

The official competitive circuit for Heroes of Newerth is known as the HoN Tour, with 2017’s competition seeing teams do battle for a total of $114,000 of prize money. This is the key tournament to keep your eye on when looking to get involved in Heroes of Newerth betting.

The tournament’s structure

In terms of how the HoN Tour format works, this year it saw two qualifiers held in February in which more than a hundred teams did battle in a single elimination format. The top four teams from each of the events then advanced to meet each other in the playoffs.

The format of the playoffs was double elimination and based on best-of-three clashes, with the best teams then proceeding to do battle at the HoN World Finals. Held this year in April in Bangkok, Day 1 saw two matches held with the winners then playing in a third for a place in the Grand Final. Following that, Day 2 saw two Losers Bracket matches held before a Show Match and then the big one – the Grand Final.

The team that won the third “Winners Bracket” match on Day 1 comes into the best-of-five final with a lead of a game, but obviously there remains plenty to play for.

Getting started with Heroes of Newerth
betting 2024

So, now you’ve got to grips with the basics of the game, its place in the world of esports and how tournaments work, but how do you now take your first
steps towards Heroes of Newerth betting success? While there are of course no guarantees of winning big every time, considering a few key issues should ensure you can at least make informed decisions and give yourself the best opportunity of spotting a top team from the outset.

Knowing the biggest teams is a good start and the Swedish team Fnatic will no doubt be among the first names you see when doing research. Team Fnatic won this year’s HoN Tour World Finals and are part of the wider professional esports organisation which runs highly successful sides in major games including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends and Dota 2, so it is certainly a name you will come to be familiar with.

Other big names in the world of Heroes of Newerth eSports include Thai teams MiXs and eNeo, who were also part of this year’s HoN Tour World Finals along with the Malaysian side aGhm. Another side to watch out for is Russian team Cats Gaming, which is among the highest earning teams for the game.

Once you know the names to look out for, the best approach going forward is to monitor and watch competitions and tournaments involving these teams and others. This will not only allow you to keep tabs on what your favourites are up to, but it also means you can spot up-and-coming teams and talented players who could well be ones to watch for the future. Such a tactic could prove vital
in Heroes of Newerth betting, as you could win big by spotting a dark horse which has the potential to be a great success at an upcoming event. There are also plenty of stats online related to performance too, so don’t ignore the benefits of doing a little bit of research to get ahead.

Here at Mobile Wins, we also think it is worthwhile to look out for news related to Heroes of Newerth 2024 and the various teams involved in competitions across the world. Have issues arisen between members of a team which could impact on their performance? Has there been a change to a lineup? Like in any sporting discipline, little changes in dynamics or chemistry can have a huge impact on performance, so do not assume that teams will always be able to perform to their full capability despite problems away from the spotlight.

A key part of the eSports world

Heroes of Newerth is an exciting part of the massive world of esports. There is nothing quite like watching the Legion and the Hellbourne do battle and we are sure that once you’ve watched a few matches you will be completely hooked. Head over to our specialist pages on Heroes of Newerth betting now to find out more about the key competitions coming up and the odds on the biggest teams.