The Story of Dendi: The Face of Dota

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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2017
  • Danil “Dendi” Ishutin is clearly one of Dota 2's most celebrated players. A fan favorite and a deadly player, since his debut Dendi has risen as not only the face of Natus Vincere, but in many ways as the face of all of Dota.
    However, that doesn’t mean the road has always been smooth. From the glory days to the present, Dendi’s journey has been one of loyalty, perseverance and dedication. This is Dendi’s story.
    Written by: Nicholas Doucet
    Edited and Narrated by: Sean Meiliunas
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  • @josephherman8436
    @josephherman8436 7 років тому +3344

    Everyone can be on TI, man. But staying loyal with 1 team for 10 years, its another story.

    • @recklessme3953
      @recklessme3953 7 років тому +137

      no mate, not everyone can be on TI :)

    • @fiqargalih5610
      @fiqargalih5610 7 років тому +30

      Monica Hutomo ye its another fucking story bcs if navi decided to kick dendi the merch sells will fall so they have no other option but keep him. so dendi leaving navi wont happen like wwe kicking john cena wont happen they are the face of both company/team

    • @silenthero2795
      @silenthero2795 7 років тому +92

      Well, Dendi can leave whenever he wants and the organization can't do squat. John Cena canleave if he said enough and not extend his contract anymore. Na'Vi doesn't exclusively own him so that's what matters: his loyalty.

    • @aishwarypandey5041
      @aishwarypandey5041 7 років тому

      Jeremy Aber u know everything don't u!! : D

    • @aishwarypandey5041
      @aishwarypandey5041 7 років тому +6

      Jeremy Aber lmao,...live in ur own world of mid players and those details , i don't think this video is made to compare him to other players or vice versa but instead its a kind gesture .... there is more out there buddy not just dominating mid lane in dota..hope u understand
      and if u wanna explain more ,, go ahead and good luck...goodbye from me!! :-)

  • @chi-chan4204
    @chi-chan4204 7 років тому +1755

    He's the real reason why I started watching TI matches I get so hyped watching him so humble in person. Great video!

    • @mango8786
      @mango8786 7 років тому +1

      same

    • @Clown81178
      @Clown81178 7 років тому +16

      Same great player and personality. He is one of the reasons why Dota 2 had popularity the early stages.

    • @rdk89tv52
      @rdk89tv52 7 років тому +4

      Same dude, he is really the best player in the world for me!!!! Dendi

    • @Panhama
      @Panhama 7 років тому +20

      i don't get why people hate him i mean he might not be the best players out there right now but pls stop with the hate xD

    • @brookeshieldbjrnjohansson4052
      @brookeshieldbjrnjohansson4052 7 років тому

      same here.

  • @valentesani7714
    @valentesani7714 6 років тому +658

    Dendi is considered a great and legendary player not just because he is good but because he has the attitude a real Pro should have! the loyalty, humily and his smile would get him as much fans as he could :) still DENDI IS THE BEST FOR ME... Respect the man! :)

    • @mad4rayt454
      @mad4rayt454 4 роки тому +10

      OG should recruit him

    • @michaeladolfo2014
      @michaeladolfo2014 4 роки тому +3

      Mad4ra YT Yeah. Og should! ;)

    • @feargaming190
      @feargaming190 4 роки тому +2

      8

    • @zoremsangasailo8330
      @zoremsangasailo8330 4 роки тому +5

      @RaiN Ya but if I'm not mistaken,he's not interested in playing in Internationals anymore.I saw in an interview(sorry but cant remember which one) he said that he now plays it just for enjoyment and fun(forgive my bad grammer)

    • @kn1ght90
      @kn1ght90 4 роки тому +1

      @@zoremsangasailo8330 sad if dendi played again it would be game changing

  • @justintaylor9315
    @justintaylor9315 6 років тому +2107

    Dendi loved fishing with his dad. His dad passed away and dendi stops fishing.
    He started playing pudge.

  • @warrenlacaden7411
    @warrenlacaden7411 7 років тому +883

    Dendi: The reason why Pudge is the most picked hero in DOTA

    • @warrenlacaden7411
      @warrenlacaden7411 7 років тому +45

      416 million pudge picks according to IGN

    • @youtubeisloadingsoslow1936
      @youtubeisloadingsoslow1936 7 років тому +28

      www.dotabuff.com/heroes/played

    • @willywanker2376
      @willywanker2376 6 років тому +16

      Pudge was always the top picks since warcraft dota...

    • @achi4083
      @achi4083 6 років тому

      Warren Lacaden dendi just had luck

    • @yashwanth.k5545
      @yashwanth.k5545 5 років тому +1

      bullshit. I am miracle. Did i say that invoker is famous.

  • @xethappens
    @xethappens 7 років тому +834

    when you say dota 2 one name will always come to your mind.. DENDI!

    • @Fragst3rDota
      @Fragst3rDota 7 років тому +7

      5 years from now it will be miracle... alone the hate proves his worth :D

    • @TheMrFlyX
      @TheMrFlyX 7 років тому +28

      Fragst3rDota lol. The few years before you would say Arteezy or Sumail or someone else. The reason why Dendi so popular is not in his game skills (not only), it's about his charisma.

    • @Fragst3rDota
      @Fragst3rDota 7 років тому +1

      absolutely agree with you :) meeting dendi in RL (ESL Frankfurt) proves that but nobody will remember in 5 years. Thats the community .. it suck but its reality

    • @Fragst3rDota
      @Fragst3rDota 7 років тому +6

      And to be honest... u cant compare the skill-level of dendiTI1 with nowadays midplayers

    • @jamesodeal6401
      @jamesodeal6401 7 років тому +1

      pro scene isn't as exciting these days.

  • @higtv1
    @higtv1 7 років тому +274

    The reason why I started loving Dota 2 and gaming in general.. I really hope that he will rise again someday.. #NaViforever

  • @janhlemuelsarmiento3717
    @janhlemuelsarmiento3717 5 років тому +568

    Admit it. You watched this again after you knew NaVi and Dendi separated, and felt sad. Can't help but miss Dendi

    • @ronielanguay325
      @ronielanguay325 5 років тому +1

      Leem Wel yeah. that video brought me here.

    • @anantabhagaskara1741
      @anantabhagaskara1741 5 років тому +1

      :'(

    • @lackadaisical6596
      @lackadaisical6596 5 років тому +2

      Exactly

    • @voodoododo2022
      @voodoododo2022 5 років тому +1

      True

    • @007RAJKOify
      @007RAJKOify 5 років тому +20

      Na Vi died when Puppey left, and XBOCT after.
      They only have Dend left, it was team Dendi,
      not Na Vi. Now, its not even that. No point in Dota 2
      anymore lol. They need to restrict these shitty transfers.
      Its like, every 2 months a team does 180. can you even be
      bound to that sort of team? Like, in one year all 5 people
      get swapped out, why should you remain a fan of that team
      anymore? Its more practical to be a fan of a single pro
      player instead.

  • @Pramoddubeyk
    @Pramoddubeyk 7 років тому +516

    Once a legend always a legend

  • @lj5604
    @lj5604 7 років тому +462

    Dendi might never win a TI again but he will forever win our hearts

    • @francisganapin8767
      @francisganapin8767 7 років тому +6

      he already win 1 time 😊 but he is face of Dota 2 back then and now 😊

    • @lj5604
      @lj5604 7 років тому +13

      oops I forgot to add *again, I meant "might never win a TI again"

    • @francisganapin8767
      @francisganapin8767 7 років тому +1

      OK brother 😊

    • @MegaDiscoZombie
      @MegaDiscoZombie 6 років тому +1

      he will be in our hearts just like L :(

    • @jambostar1489
      @jambostar1489 6 років тому +1

      troblemakeri faggington the 3rd he will be in my toilet

  • @jj385064
    @jj385064 10 місяців тому +7

    Since ti1, dendi is the golden standard for EVERY solo mid. Everyone learnt from dendi. This guy contributed immensely to the rise of new stars. He deserves no other status other than a legend

  • @pollutedmind2959
    @pollutedmind2959 5 років тому +258

    I think I'm really old, sad life. I started playing Dota waaaaay back. When it was still a mod in warcraft and I started playing when it was Guinsoo who continued updating the maps after euls dropped it. And then Guinsoo also left to have a job at riot games but then Ice frog and neichus took after. The last hero I played was batrider ooohhh the good old days. Now I'm stuck in an office with white fckin walls and poker faced A-holes. Sorry for the long post

    • @thunburg2694
      @thunburg2694 5 років тому +4

      I am still playing dota 1.Still holds up to this day.

    • @larungbatojutsu2427
      @larungbatojutsu2427 4 роки тому +13

      I thought I am the only one, seems like you and I both started playing around the same time. quit dota 1 looong time ago n some old replay got me to dota 2, tried it a couple times only to know that there is massive gameplay n strategy differences, n the toxicity doesn't help..now i am enjoying watching the pro playing the game, i never imagine dota will be an esport like today. n i am playing with AI for the old time sake on my free time. thanks for sharing mate

    • @mirelbaila7
      @mirelbaila7 4 роки тому +7

      The good old times. When Bounty Hunter was Gondar, Spirit Breaker was Barathrum and Drow Ranger was Traxex. :) And when I was getting triple kills with Razor's chain lightning and both Razor and Viper had Frenzy as spells.

    • @jimboTTT
      @jimboTTT 4 роки тому

      same bro, altho me and the boys are not married yet, so we have an occasional few 2-3 people lans at someones place, with alcohol of course ;)

    • @thenarrator1921
      @thenarrator1921 4 роки тому

      I still remember when Batrider was still a new hero and had 80+ base damage

  • @sanbow9925
    @sanbow9925 7 років тому +214

    dendi is first reason why Dota 2 become so popular right now
    who watch TI1 know he is the legend

    • @satriadionika1565
      @satriadionika1565 7 років тому +2

      nope the TI prize pool make dota so popular and then navi win ti the biggest prize pool in ESPORt so media make it navi and dendi so popular. and dendi is media guy. u call dendi legend but call puppey monitor ? puppey still win MAJOR and lan right now. but we didnt call him legend :?

    • @satriadionika1565
      @satriadionika1565 7 років тому +1

      so loyal = legend ? the most stupid iv heard right now.

    • @elite40k24
      @elite40k24 7 років тому +18

      We call him a legend because he is the one who started it all, he wasn't the most popular, his skills were recognized but the Asian teams were so dominant and all the odds were against him, but he did pull it off, him and his teammates won, he showed everyone that you might be new/casual/not recognized but you can do it......that is why we call him a legend the prize pool is just a prize pool

    • @DavidAssaa
      @DavidAssaa 5 років тому

      satria dionika you're not really know the meaning of "legend" dude

    • @randybutterz8803
      @randybutterz8803 4 роки тому

      @Rahul Biswas lmao 3k scrub trying to ree on a legend

  • @dewaeryadi7776
    @dewaeryadi7776 7 років тому +125

    one of the most iconic e-sport player, this man will go down in history

  • @strawhatren7157
    @strawhatren7157 6 років тому +201

    Can't deny the fact that most people played dota 2 because of Dendi. He is legend regardless of what he is now. You can't expect him to be in his prime for his whole career. Besides, like what Jordan said what's the point of having a good record when you don't even have a ring. :/

    • @dhr.neuteboom4536
      @dhr.neuteboom4536 4 роки тому +1

      "most" people? Nah, most people don't even know him before they start dota. most people played dota because it's free.

    • @lyonvensa
      @lyonvensa 4 роки тому +1

      This is quite true. At one point after I almost shattered by friendship, I quit Dota because I can never be good at it. Navi's run at TI2 introduced me to competitive Dota, so I learned how to play the game 'properly', and my love for the game got reignited until now.

    • @strawhatren7157
      @strawhatren7157 4 роки тому +5

      @@dhr.neuteboom4536 i said "dota 2". I started at dota aswell back when it was only at garena. When dota 2 came out i was skeptical of switching. After watching dendi and Ti1 though i moved to dota 2 and played better.
      Dota just got more competitive after dota 2 without a doubt.

    • @dmmaknae
      @dmmaknae 2 роки тому

      @@strawhatren7157 you're right, because of dendi I started playing dota 2 in 2014 after watching "Free to play"

  • @bryansanchez9990
    @bryansanchez9990 6 років тому +1386

    basketball = Michael Jordan
    dota = dendi
    simple as that.

    • @MaxAveris
      @MaxAveris 6 років тому +62

      True, even non Dota Fans and Player know who he is, that's how iconic Dendi is

    • @pingukutepro
      @pingukutepro 5 років тому +12

      Dota = Miracle-, Dendi is shit

    • @johnk3841
      @johnk3841 5 років тому +77

      different era man. Dendi is way out of his prime now. Prime dendi is as good as miracle if not better

    • @pingukutepro
      @pingukutepro 5 років тому +6

      LOL Prime Dendi is overated

    • @pingukutepro
      @pingukutepro 5 років тому +2

      Respect to living noob trash?

  • @TheJesusMother
    @TheJesusMother 7 років тому +539

    Valve should pay dendi royalty.
    So many players started dota because of dendi alone

    • @liberteindependante8255
      @liberteindependante8255 6 років тому +2

      ahhaa agreed

    • @josephinealegado2222
      @josephinealegado2222 5 років тому

      Faidev1Lz he wasnt talking about you...

    • @TEJR69
      @TEJR69 5 років тому +13

      I was playing DotA way way back in war3 times, sadly only just for fun with few friends...
      I was one of the first who got DotA2 (45 minutes waiting time for a game at minimum xd - Europe servers had ~8 people online) but Dendi really put my casual side aside. Me and my friend played DotA for years and we both got really strong at the game just because of this one man.

    • @MarufHossain-ft5iv
      @MarufHossain-ft5iv 5 років тому +3

      I started playing because of Dendi and Na'vi. They inspired me a lot when they won their first TI.

    • @anonymoususer2054
      @anonymoususer2054 5 років тому

      cant ur too small

  • @wildanpurnomo2224
    @wildanpurnomo2224 7 років тому +791

    I dont care of what everyone's saying. And sorry if I overreact or whatevs.
    first. thank you so much for making this video. its just so meaningful for me. for me dendi is best player and deserved the "living legend" title. and for me his loyalty and determination is very very inspiring. in the end I cant say anything but best of luck for dendi.
    if you, dendi, are seeing this simple writing, dont lose your way. i dont know how it feels to be you right now but as a fan since 2012, I'll be cheering for you. Good luck!

    • @gokuhrealosa8672
      @gokuhrealosa8672 7 років тому +8

      Wildan Purnomo just be patience the ultimate Na'vi roster will soon rise up

    • @asasipogi
      @asasipogi 7 років тому +1

      just kick biver and piecat... and it will all be good fuck puppey

    • @adincuck3578
      @adincuck3578 7 років тому

      Wildan Purnomo gw stuju ama lo man,,,bgtulah dendi,, dia sangat dirindukan

    • @adincuck3578
      @adincuck3578 7 років тому

      i think,, navi need kuroky and kick general

    • @radenbagoesyudharanggasanj2542
      @radenbagoesyudharanggasanj2542 7 років тому +11

      damn it ur comment make me cry

  • @mandarnikumb3085
    @mandarnikumb3085 7 років тому +12

    One day after several years, this video will bring tears to a far many eyes....

  • @sansarshrestha6285
    @sansarshrestha6285 5 років тому +138

    Anyone who started playing dota2 after the ti5 thinks dendi is shit. I just feel sad for them. All these new faces maybe as good as, nay better than dendi, but we know. The old gen know, the one who started playing DotA, not dota2, know the reason why we started playing. The game we started loving was for many because of him including myself.
    You will never understand how we feel about dendi because you were never a part of gold gen. What we saw wasn't just the rise and fall of dendi, it was the rise and fall dota2 as well.

    • @Pfeifenkraut
      @Pfeifenkraut 5 років тому +6

      He is the Daigo Umehara of Dota.

    • @hlaingbwar2352
      @hlaingbwar2352 5 років тому +7

      The true fan who played since Warcraft will known that Dendi is the legit and the best player

    • @nehemydavis461
      @nehemydavis461 5 років тому +2

      Yeah, i play since dota 1 until the dota TI 2, but even now i stop playing dota 2, dendi and na'vi is still my favorite

    • @jeromemagculang8920
      @jeromemagculang8920 5 років тому +1

      Same goes with Loda. Being disrespected now, but one of the innovators during dota 1.

    • @zacharymorin4634
      @zacharymorin4634 5 років тому +7

      calm down with ''the fall of DotA 2''. Dendi is still a legendary player and DOTA is still a good game. Just cuz your old ass cant accept progress and change and renew doesnt mean something is bad.

  • @patrickjae8846
    @patrickjae8846 7 років тому +119

    he's the reason why i started playing dota 2

  • @xmxuxe
    @xmxuxe 7 років тому +166

    Dendi isn't the best mid player atm...but he's the icon of Dota2; he's the reason many of us started loving dota...For many of the new players he doesn't mean a lot, but for me [ i started playing dota while it was in beta] he is a legend... missing the days when it was Dondo the Supamida FeelsBadMan

    • @heretic8413
      @heretic8413 7 років тому +1

      xmxuxe The reason Dendi fell into a decline of winning tournaments is because he sticks with old meta not the new one. See the highest dota mmr player now not Miracle but paparazzi, correct me if I am wrong. Just like the former Badman he sticks with the new meta. If there is a good new meta is released wherein Dendi will shine again and love him play again into the finals of competitive dota.

    • @TronKyLam
      @TronKyLam 7 років тому +1

      gamersstruggle Agree. Dendi has become an experienced player now, but he still sticks with his old style, including hero and lane choices. I mean, he cannot match other midlaners anymore in terms of flexibility, so why keep on using heroes like Sf. See s4, he still stick with his Puck, because he is so good at it, but he has shifted from mid role into offlane position, and his hero choices also changed. He is still performing well with his Centaur, BrewMaster, the tanker which requires more experience than flexibility to put on a show. Fix me if i am wrong, cuz it is just my opinion, but in order to improve, he has to change. It is not that his play was not good, but it is not suitable anymore, for both the meta and for himself.

    • @satriyanto6741
      @satriyanto6741 7 років тому +1

      actually, that's all on the draft maker and their captain. untill now, no body can really dictate the role picking decision of that legend. by knowing dendi's attitude in playing dota, he is the type of easy going person and some kinf of flexible. I believe he can easily accept the order if only the captain has enough confident and influence to the team.
      now the question is, is there someone who confident enough to give that command to him to play out side the mid role. so far, only puppey can be considered as some who have a big influence in drafting and we all know what kind of puppey in dota scene, a stuborn selfish player. but tha's the most important aspect for being captain in commanding the teamplay. the other captain so far just like being mentored by dendi.
      Now the only choice is, find a great captain who can command that legend, otherwise, let him be the captain.
      It's not dendi who in slump. It's Na'Vi management. (btw, sorry for my terrible english)

    • @heretic8413
      @heretic8413 7 років тому +2

      The patches indeed changed the pro players like Dendi,Mushi,Fear,Chuan,Singsing, and many more legends

    • @xmxuxe
      @xmxuxe 7 років тому +1

      indeed...they said in some interviews that they need a strong captain who can make them do this and that...na'vi had/has good players but the team needs a captain whom they listen to,a person who can dictate the game and decision
      adapt to the new meta or loose..

  • @oggy112
    @oggy112 6 років тому +6

    This video brought tears to my eyes.. I''ve been a fan of Dendi and Navi since 2012 and I felt so much of both joy and heartbreak watching that team perform and watching that man perform. They might not attend TIs, they might not win tournaments or have a stable roster, but no other team will ever replace them in my heart.

  • @gulitzt5865
    @gulitzt5865 4 роки тому +8

    Dendi one of those guys you want as a friend for life because you know he got your back

  • @joeytmandude
    @joeytmandude 7 років тому +25

    When I went to TI4, I got to talk to him a bit before the game he was eliminated in and then once more after. It was really sad to see them perform so poorly, and he definitely took it hard, but I'm glad he ended up sticking it through and is still playing now, even if he gets older and doesn't quite match some younger players in technical skill, he's still clearly got what it takes and is a fan-favorite, so here's hoping for many successful years to come.

    • @marshmellow8094
      @marshmellow8094 6 років тому

      joeytmandude yeah..he have so much passion towards Dota just like kuroky too..except kuroky have a better shot for the ti8 with his new team. But whatever happens, he never let it get back at him and just keep on smiling.

  • @limmmful
    @limmmful 7 років тому +186

    To be honest, I still considered Dendi as as a high caliber mid player (I am a noob but till today I am still amazed by occasional amazing plays in his stream).
    However as stated in the video, dota 2 has transitioned from playmaker/farming into Objective > aggressive play/synchronised team fighting into objective which clearly not Dendi's strength. As of recent epicenter, his lane is always solid even though against more better players like Miracle, Ana or Midone.
    Nonetheless, really hope the current roster will rise again since on paper they are actually capable of being top 5 in any tournament .

    • @Panhama
      @Panhama 7 років тому +5

      i can tell he improve by alot

    • @roldieheisenberg4593
      @roldieheisenberg4593 7 років тому

      Dwight Falcon party?

    • @asasipogi
      @asasipogi 7 років тому

      truth

    • @xxmikhaelxx123
      @xxmikhaelxx123 7 років тому +1

      they need to find better carry. pajkatt always underfarm every match even with terrorblade.. and also general always get destroyed in his lane and feed too much. just my opinion. need better offlane and carry. i dont know about biver. i didnt see any highlight play from him. also sonneiko isnt the same as last time before he leave navi. But they really need to replace pajkatt and general tbh

    • @limmmful
      @limmmful 7 років тому

      +xxmikaelxx123
      Well from recent lans, pajkatt (safelane) is technically the most contested lane in most game i watched. Most of the time he spend time recovering back from the early contest which then limits navi's movement and sonneiko ability to roam around. And to be honest, i keep having this feels where biver is not really performing his role as post 5. Most post 5 is capable of babysit, pull and deward in a correct timing but from what I watched it was sonneiko and dendi who directed (pinging) the team where was warded and who to go to in a teamfight (and this is actually a very unhealthy trend since if post 4 and post 1 are forced to tinker about gameplan, it very hard for them to create plays). Without a solid leadership/direction, navi have been playing as 2+2+1 all the time.
      Talking about general, well he has been getting some of the worst match up ever (imagine having clockwork, ET and any support with stun on the opposite lane.). The worst of all in all the epicenter matches, general as always been given heros with good escape mechanic (batrider, darkseer , clock.... wait a second, i think he only play this 3 heros in the lan) which also means that particular hero is kinda meaningless without crucial item.
      Navi should really apply their previous strategy where their post 5 (artstyle) stay in lane with general to have better start (and of course who I am to suggest that, all i can hope is they know whahts the best for them).

  • @mrdontknow20
    @mrdontknow20 6 років тому +56

    its sad that this is the first ti without dendi

  • @aestheticallyamazing2003
    @aestheticallyamazing2003 6 років тому +1

    His determination towards the team and not giving on it is truly inspiring

  • @kaelsith
    @kaelsith 7 років тому +198

    I will wait for the day when Dendi, together with his team, will reclaim the throne for Na'Vi. You can laugh at me and say that it is impossible or say that it is only the result of my wishful thinking but still, I will believe that day will come. A true fan can only have faith to his hero.

    • @patchulozada9777
      @patchulozada9777 7 років тому +1

      Kæl M omgg.

    • @valentesani7714
      @valentesani7714 6 років тому +7

      damn! felt goosebumps! you got it man! " A true fan can only have faith to his hero " :)

    • @anandaputra680
      @anandaputra680 6 років тому

      it sure is, man. always picking Na'vi for the one who win in every single TI Compendium prediction (unfortunately not this year because they can't make it). "People's Champion" as I say

    • @angelomalon9663
      @angelomalon9663 6 років тому

      Ya that enigma that he never used but he just trust his instinct and won

    • @muhammadmuhammad8698
      @muhammadmuhammad8698 6 років тому

      same here! navi can do it again

  • @leavez7000
    @leavez7000 7 років тому +852

    Dendi. The reason why I played and practiced pudge. The very reason I played dota 2.

    • @joeylongchasen7309
      @joeylongchasen7309 7 років тому +20

      Leavez the reason pudge is number 1 pick in pubs game

    • @michaell6701
      @michaell6701 7 років тому +1

      Leavez same i got into pudge because of dendi too. and i still play him to this day

    • @guadericmar7760
      @guadericmar7760 7 років тому +1

      me no i love using pudge becoz its so easy to kill with pudge haha

    • @reach9318
      @reach9318 7 років тому

      same do i

    • @jettvillamor6870
      @jettvillamor6870 7 років тому +9

      the reason why so many cancer pudge. hahaha

  • @ramenga4178
    @ramenga4178 6 років тому +5

    What i love the most is his smile. Thats why he become my fav.

  • @miumiuchills
    @miumiuchills 4 роки тому +8

    Dendi and Notails are the reasons why i love TI

  • @belquerst
    @belquerst 7 років тому +55

    Na'Vi (and spec. Dendi) was the reason why I started to watch Dota esport :)

  • @debopamroy56
    @debopamroy56 7 років тому +38

    i think i teared up a little

  • @jericpastrana1978
    @jericpastrana1978 3 роки тому +18

    That's what I called him "The Kobe Bryant of Dota 2"

    • @bendover4668
      @bendover4668 2 роки тому

      He’s more like a Larry Bird. He’s a old dude. Shit compared to modern pros.

  • @thenothingking
    @thenothingking 6 років тому +2

    I remember watching his story in the documentary Free-to-Play, even tho I never played DOTA, i was rooting for him and Navi and was on the edge of my seat the whole time and when he won I literally yelled out "YES!"

  • @xmp2209
    @xmp2209 7 років тому +75

    Dendi will be forever legend

  • @forgiveme8386
    @forgiveme8386 7 років тому +265

    It's more like The Story of Dendi: The guy who made valve rich

  • @d.f.rizaldi36
    @d.f.rizaldi36 7 років тому

    I feel so emotional, thanks for the video

  • @theunknown3632
    @theunknown3632 3 роки тому +3

    From my favorite team OG to my favorite player Dendi.
    The Dendi era, the good old days where you can play with your friends in a computer shop.

  • @mchuu9625
    @mchuu9625 7 років тому +12

    finally I have been wating for this kind of videos from you guys thank you for reminding us who made TI more fun to eatch

  • @Anupam_Jena
    @Anupam_Jena 7 років тому +17

    that last pose :( dont u dare ever quit dota 2 Dendi.. One of the many reasons i started Dota 2. Watched every NaVi match by skipping classes in university. Brings back so many memories :( I dedicate my 1k hours of dota2 to you.

  • @Mamuteleo
    @Mamuteleo 7 років тому +1

    One of my dreams is to have the opportunity to interview him!! I'm a psychologist and work in sports scenario, and this guy... wow, how enthusiastic and fantastic performance he does with public!

  • @raiinz9135
    @raiinz9135 6 років тому

    GREAT VIDEO MAN...JUST NEEDED THE FOUNTAIN HOOK PART

  • @wormyk3an
    @wormyk3an 6 років тому +13

    The raise and fall of Navi. My tears actually dropping.

  • @AV-wn7xz
    @AV-wn7xz 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for making this video, very good research, clips and, editing.

    • @AV-wn7xz
      @AV-wn7xz 6 років тому +1

      Oh yeah and very good quality. I'm on 480 looks like 720 without 60 fps. Great work

  • @pr0gengoo96
    @pr0gengoo96 6 років тому

    I don't and never have i played DOTA, yet i found myself rooting for this guy through the entire video - great job
    Wish him best of luck and much more success in future

  • @adg0913
    @adg0913 2 роки тому +2

    Man, will never forget how Dendi is the only player I know before I started watching tournaments this lockdown.

  • @jeriealexanderchandra7614
    @jeriealexanderchandra7614 7 років тому +18

    Dendi = VR46
    that's why we love him. a legend

  • @oscarsimon2960
    @oscarsimon2960 6 років тому +5

    When I first saw him playing, that catches my interest on the tournaments in dota. Avid fan here

  • @user-nl5up2my8o
    @user-nl5up2my8o 6 років тому

    My heart crying. This is what people called a living legend. Despite all the lost, from family to teammates, your loyalty amaze us. Dont worry. Your day will come again!
    Sincerely, your signature heroes lover.

  • @djemba
    @djemba 5 років тому +5

    Saw dendi's face at the backstage when navi was out from Major Allstar tournament. Can't even approached him as his team shoo me away.

  • @dylancessna3160
    @dylancessna3160 5 років тому +14

    How are the fountain hooks against TongFu not on here?! O.o That was LEGENDARY!

  • @demn3986
    @demn3986 3 роки тому +3

    I'll stell watching now 2021 inspiring player. Legend never forget. DendiPudge everyone can be a legend

  • @marklopez8214
    @marklopez8214 5 років тому +2

    Dendi is the reason why I started playing dota he is my inspiration respect for this man

  • @ArpesGaming
    @ArpesGaming 6 років тому +3

    I still remember my few friends who had never played dota or dota2 knew Dendi's name, thats how legend he was .

  • @carlvincent1165
    @carlvincent1165 7 років тому +184

    DENDI DIDNT LOST HIS SKILLS, HE'S JUST HAVING A HARD TIME ON NEW META PLAYS, IM A DOTA 1 PLAYER SO I KNOW WHATS THE FEELING.

    • @2012Futsal
      @2012Futsal 7 років тому +2

      true that, and the line up for the team keep changing

    • @gudschidt6796
      @gudschidt6796 7 років тому +6

      Damn I know the feeling bro. the 7.00 update really changed everything. It was not like what it was before, and it was no longer the DotA that I knew. :(

    • @josefernandez4423
      @josefernandez4423 7 років тому +4

      yeah it's all about the patch.

    • @Aheks1738
      @Aheks1738 7 років тому +11

      Carl Vincent same feeling. that players from dota1 is having a hard time keeping up with meta changes thats why younger/newer players always up

    • @tapwater424
      @tapwater424 7 років тому +3

      The competition is way higher too. Many players lurking in the top 1% has worked insanely hard to become the top 0.001%

  • @yosigaming4441
    @yosigaming4441 6 років тому +175

    Dendi is the reason i kept playin dota from noob im now 3.7k mmr and im 14

    • @ZuhriddinuzZuhriddinuz
      @ZuhriddinuzZuhriddinuz 5 років тому +2

      Xaxaxa

    • @smoke6606
      @smoke6606 5 років тому +2

      What am 11 and 4k MMR

    • @tengshiexypt9610
      @tengshiexypt9610 5 років тому +2

      Im 16 6.2k in sea

    • @PewdiepiesChair
      @PewdiepiesChair 5 років тому

      I'm 14 and I have the mindset of 4k but I've never been able to get there because I've been stuck in the cancer that is the SEA servers

    • @Stexxbax
      @Stexxbax 5 років тому +3

      i was 4.5k at 14 in 2015... quit dota 2 in late 2016 and i dropped to like 4.1k, everybody in my town stopped playing in 2016 so did i, 4.5k was a decent achievement back in 2015, when i went to internet caffes older guys used to call me little dendi because i was a midlaner and sometimes played me for money but never paid me though even though i always won haha, was very little back then lol, now at 17 im watching this video and it almost made me cry realising time went by so fast, i remember playing dota for 10 hours a day..

  • @jahinsajid6052
    @jahinsajid6052 6 років тому +1

    I would love to see Dendi rise again. Good luck to the most beloved professional Dota player in the world. Undoubtedly, you are my most favorite player and a great inspiration. Love from Bangladesh.

  • @rrrr4037
    @rrrr4037 5 років тому

    This guy is the reason why i'm hype during TI Event... 'cause i know one day he'll gonna show up and play again.

  • @miguelsantos7854
    @miguelsantos7854 4 роки тому +5

    I got so hooked at dota because of dendi

  • @lyonvensa
    @lyonvensa 4 роки тому +3

    Is it weird that my favorite Navi roster isn't the 'Golden era' of Navi, but the one with Ditya Ra? It shows how big Dendi's drive is, because even after their roster imploded several times, and just hits rock bottom, he can get back up again in a glorious blaze. At the time between TI5 and TI6, Navi actually took the scene by surprise with their aggressive playstyle again, as if they're getting back to their roots.
    To be able to get back up from that hole is impressive.

  • @mrrkkii
    @mrrkkii 7 років тому +1

    No words can describe him.
    We love you.

  • @herysyahputra4301
    @herysyahputra4301 4 роки тому +1

    And i still miss this guy so much, the best player when i know :')

  • @dareensitjar3683
    @dareensitjar3683 7 років тому +96

    If you dont know Dendi.. your not a true fan of dota2
    One must search the history to know the current reality.
    Navi were once a spectacular team and Dendi is one of the dota2 first legend!

    • @lyndazuii669
      @lyndazuii669 6 років тому

      Fuck you bitch only because we know dendi why aren't we a true dota fan hahhhhhh?

    • @DavidAssaa
      @DavidAssaa 5 років тому

      Lynda Zuii amateur dota 2 fan is you

    • @huluugaming
      @huluugaming 5 років тому +1

      @@lyndazuii669 thats mean u are amateur dota 2 fan not prof , and u dont know the history about dota 2 and jst play dota cause u like some good player like "miracle or any else"

    • @huluugaming
      @huluugaming 5 років тому

      @@lyndazuii669 if u know the history about dendi u will be kind of sad saw this video, and last one i dont like ur attitude at this comment , u cant use some good word for comment?

  • @lSeKToRl
    @lSeKToRl 6 років тому +3

    Dendi is the reason I watched dota matches. What a great guy.

  • @hakimiizwan129
    @hakimiizwan129 4 роки тому

    2020 and i still watching this legend

  • @mordekhaimakahanap890
    @mordekhaimakahanap890 3 роки тому

    the first biggest turn around war..man i can still feel the goosebump

  • @josegabrielsuarezortega3420
    @josegabrielsuarezortega3420 5 років тому +3

    I am a Navi fan since dota1 when navi vs mym (meet your makers) was a thing. I will always love dendi and he will always be my number 1

  • @I3ULL5HIT
    @I3ULL5HIT 7 років тому +88

    not winning a single game for 20 months.... what ya expect someone would do "leave the fricking team" but what Dendi did he stayed with them and hang on cause NAVI is everything to him gotta give that man some respect.... to all those haters out there calling Dendi a feeder in a game please... as if you never feed in the game give the guy a break he used to be good but dota has changed a lot since Dota 1 you expect him to get good in a single day... come on use common sense

    • @samiboukhaled6227
      @samiboukhaled6227 7 років тому

      Kazama Kido all makes sense but the "u expect him to get good in one day " that's the worst thing i ever heard

    • @I3ULL5HIT
      @I3ULL5HIT 7 років тому

      what I was trying to say is give him some time as most people have their own ups and downs moment in life so he'll need sometimes to get back on track as with the new update the play style changes and dendi is still playing old school play style gameplay.... cause most of the haters expect a person to be good in every single game...

    • @samiboukhaled6227
      @samiboukhaled6227 7 років тому

      Oh ok

    • @AliceMill69
      @AliceMill69 7 років тому +2

      Yeah even if he feed, lose or troll, he still make lots of money.

  • @paulowieck4112
    @paulowieck4112 6 років тому

    Dendi your charisma and dedication become you my favorite player ever, congratsss

  • @strecoma9036
    @strecoma9036 6 років тому

    its not my first time see this video but i always almost cried see this. Dendi is something

  • @sasankkiran3042
    @sasankkiran3042 6 років тому +3

    Dude, we need Dendi and Na'vi back... Let's hope they gain that momentum next TI....❤️

  • @freakerzinsane
    @freakerzinsane 7 років тому +4

    Theres a michael schumacher on f1. Theres a valentino rossi on motogp. Theres a maradona or pele in football.
    Theres michael jordan in basketball.
    Theres lin dan in badminton.
    But then, theres this guy nicknamed "dendi". True legend of e-sports

  • @acerangelo5907
    @acerangelo5907 6 років тому

    Thank you so much Legend Dendi !!

  • @GUNpowderBIRD
    @GUNpowderBIRD 3 роки тому

    Once a Dendi Fan always an Dendi Fan. No matter he's not doing that great now but he's The Legend. Many started playing more bcoz of Dendi.
    Lot's of love to Dondo. ♥️♥️

  • @negostrakatanya6010
    @negostrakatanya6010 5 років тому +9

    Dendi Puck is Unbelieveble
    Dendi Pudge gonna Blindhook
    Dendi Rubick will steal your Ulti

  • @juliusnovachrono6811
    @juliusnovachrono6811 7 років тому +506

    Michael Jordan of Dota 2

    • @juandelacruz7115
      @juandelacruz7115 7 років тому +17

      Admiral Pogi I prefer Kobe. Loyalty at it's best and he never gives up on his team mates no matter what.

    • @oxy8937
      @oxy8937 7 років тому +7

      ronaldinho of dota2

    • @jebaitoreksdee7590
      @jebaitoreksdee7590 7 років тому +13

      Harvey Jao Jordan was also loyal to his team, and Kobe gave up on his teammates in 2004-2007 calling them scrubs and threatening to leave if he didn't get a good teammate.

    • @deafeningblast4959
      @deafeningblast4959 7 років тому

      Jebaitor eksdee tbh kobe's teammates were pretty trash other than lamar odom there were no starter caliber player in his team back then

    • @angkalawang
      @angkalawang 7 років тому

      none ..MIRACLE IS THE DURANT OF DOTA..

  • @fanmade2001
    @fanmade2001 6 років тому

    Love ur videos, feels like ur true fan of dota, that loves beautiful game

  • @petrussalvador3421
    @petrussalvador3421 6 років тому +1

    Very humble person. Respect to you dendi :)

  • @StahovacMrtvol
    @StahovacMrtvol 7 років тому +7

    5:31 still got the goose bumps

  • @re-6440
    @re-6440 5 років тому +44

    remember how he made that dragonclaw hook worth so much xD

  • @estebancampos8209
    @estebancampos8209 3 роки тому

    Why i always liked dendi since ti1 ... so much dedication and if you followed navi since then, became even more in 2016 when he koined navi back ...... good times and memories

  • @adincuck3578
    @adincuck3578 5 років тому +1

    Dendi we miss u expretion wee miss ur smile,, and we always loving u

  • @pushback4526
    @pushback4526 5 років тому +46

    so sad how NaVi have fallen after Dendi left. He himself was NaVi.

    • @berkulusoy5
      @berkulusoy5 5 років тому +2

      Na'Vi fell much earlier then Dendi leaving, they were bad with Dendi also

    • @batulaganbold3976
      @batulaganbold3976 4 роки тому +16

      @@berkulusoy5 after dendi left navi, no one paid attention to navi anymore thats what he wants to say

    • @aheesh6487
      @aheesh6487 4 роки тому

      Sup?

    • @yokisullivan8647
      @yokisullivan8647 4 роки тому +3

      Navi's downfall begun when Puppey left.

    • @chadson6199
      @chadson6199 3 роки тому

      NAVI is back to golden days??
      reached TI after 3 years
      played 3 final matches in 2020
      1 champion title

  • @iknowdewei8148
    @iknowdewei8148 7 років тому +14

    I'm a league of legend player, but from now I transfer to DOTA 2... this guy is so inspiring he don't even change team for TEN YEARS...

  • @dowertpugi
    @dowertpugi 6 років тому +1

    He’s the Kobe Of Dota 2
    Love this Guy..
    Would love to see the
    Old Na’vi play together again..

  • @JoshuafingTube
    @JoshuafingTube 6 років тому

    dominating dota 2 in early years and now struggeling to maintain dominance in todays new set of great players. salute!

  • @kn1ght90
    @kn1ght90 4 роки тому +3

    "CAN U GUYS FEEL IT"
    DENDIII!!!!

  • @asdfha19
    @asdfha19 6 років тому +5

    Dendi, the Kobe of Dota!

  • @krusher181
    @krusher181 6 років тому

    This is a pretty cool channel. I'm learning a lot, as an outsider who usually only watches football, nowadays(soccer). I've watched almost every sport but have found e sports hard to grasp/care about, you're helping bridge the gap.

  • @bibobnest
    @bibobnest 5 років тому

    He brings me to Dota, he inspired me a lot until today

  • @CheaterBusuk
    @CheaterBusuk 4 роки тому +4

    And now he became a caster in TI 2019

    • @maxedoutbeing3239
      @maxedoutbeing3239 4 роки тому +1

      arief sp and he's gonna play in ti10 with his new team

  • @RomnysGonzalez
    @RomnysGonzalez 6 років тому +8

    5:46 Dendi reaction tho!

  • @Player-wn4ur
    @Player-wn4ur 5 років тому

    legendary hook`s under the fountain
    no one forget this match

  • @ye-ym5jo
    @ye-ym5jo 6 років тому

    he is the one that makes me subscribe most of the dota 2 channe, he's really different from any other Dota 2 players in the world cause he really shows the passion.

  • @felix-sama4448
    @felix-sama4448 4 роки тому +3

    The most loved player.

  • @kawarasboyz963
    @kawarasboyz963 6 років тому +4

    i love u dendi my idol dot

  • @josephgipa5224
    @josephgipa5224 6 років тому

    Okay.. I must say what I feel and think about this video...
    through my life I wanted to be entertained .... I wanted to feel happiness for some time (Cause I was alone for my whole life)... then dota 2 came to my life..... in the middle of playing dota 2 back in 2012 , I was having a bad time in life and in game. .. but then... Dendi catched my attention and got me really hyped and happy in life!.. I was his fan for a long time .. Up until now .. I still cry every time I watch their defeat in TI3 .. and I still believed and stayed to be a Na`Vi Fan ... many roster changes happened and many downfalls occurred .. but I still saw that happiness in Dendi who still played really nicely and who got me to play Dota 2 again and again.... I am really happy to watch this video... and I wanted to thank you for making this... Dendi is forever in my heart... and never will leave me.... #Dendi4Life

  • @IGotCurbstomped
    @IGotCurbstomped 5 років тому

    TI3 Grand Finals will forever be the best series of Dota ever played. So thrilling to watch.