In the competitive world of Dota 2, the MMR (Matchmaking Rating) is a symbol of prestige, a way to measure a player’s skill level. While the community often says that MMR is just a number, it has become a measure of success for professional players striving to prove themselves against the best in the world.
Recently, an incredible milestone has been reached: Mangekyou, the former offlaner of Shopify Rebellion, is the first player in Dota 2 history to achieve 17K MMR.
The Historic Achievement of Reaching 17K MMR
On his Telegram account, Mangekyou shared the exciting news that he had surpassed the 17K MMR barrier, making him the first player globally to do so. This achievement has stunned the Dota 2 community, as only a few players have ever reached the 16K MMR mark, and no one had ever come close to reaching 17K.
This milestone represents an extraordinary feat for Mangekyou and his career, confirming his place in Dota 2 history. It also brings attention to the ever-growing skill level required to be at the very top of the Dota 2 scene.
Source: Mangekyou
Players Who Are Close to Reaching 17K MMR
While Mangekyou is the first to achieve the 17K MMR milestone, several other players are not far behind and remain in the competitive race. These players, all of whom are already in the 16K MMR club, are the closest to challenging Mangekyou’s impressive achievement.
Here’s a list of the top players nearing the 17K MMR threshold:
List of Top Players Close to 17K MMR
Raddan
Skem
Watson
Satanic
Wisper
Ws
Paparazi
Force
Kami
TA2000
These players are among the most skilled in the world, and it won’t be long before one of them may surpass Mangekyou to become the new 17K MMR leader.