Team Liquid has confirmed the signing of former HEROIC offlaner Adrián “Wisper” Dobles, who replaces Ace to become the organisation’s first South American player.
The move comes days after Liquid announced Ace’s departure from the roster, opening up the position 3 slot on a team that has claimed two The International titles.
A Proven Offlaner Steps In
Wisper arrives with a résumé built across multiple regions and organisations. He finished second at BLAST SLAM VII while playing under LGD, placed third-fourth at BLAST SLAM IV with HEROIC, and won FISSURE Universe Episode 7 with HEROIC after a 3-1 grand-final victory over MOUZ.
He also reached fifth-sixth place at The International 2025, a result the primary announcement notes is a rare achievement for a player from South America.
Liquid’s BLAST SLAM VIII Lineup
With Wisper confirmed, Team Liquid’s roster ahead of BLAST SLAM VIII is set as follows:
- 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 is scheduled to begin on September 29, 2026, running as a hybrid online and offline event with the playoffs staged in Malta.
Coach Reacts to the Signing
William “Blitz” Lee, who remains Liquid’s coach, posted about the addition on X. “Lots of firsts this year, but kicking off with TL Dotas first ever SA player is super hype,” said Blitz.
Fit and Regional Significance
The signing also puts an end to rumours linking Wisper back to OG, according to the original report. He is described as one of the strongest position 3 players South America currently has to offer, with signature heroes including Batrider, Dark Seer and Mars.
Those ultimate-dependent picks could complement Liquid’s map-control approach, potentially pairing well with the burst-damage and right-click potential of the team’s other cores.
What’s Next?
Liquid’s new-look lineup will debut at BLAST SLAM VIII on September 29, with playoffs following in Malta. The tournament arrives amid a broader wave of post-TI roster moves across the scene, including Team Yandex’s addition of ATF and other shifts detailed in Esports Insider’s recap of recent Dota 2 roster changes.
