Nethercore pulled off a major upset — Kiba Arms had a commanding draft advantage (+968) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.
Nethercore fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★8998 vs ★18312), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, Kiba Arms has a commanding draft advantage (+968). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.