| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Michał Jankowski |
| In-Game Name | Nisha |
| Date of Birth | May 15, 1998 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Current Team | Team Liquid |
| Previous Teams | Team Secret (2017–2022), Kinguin, PGE Turów, Team Kinguin |
| Role | Midlaner (Position 2) |
| Signature Heroes | Templar Assassin, Storm Spirit, Invoker, Morphling, Puck |
| Notable Achievements | – The International 2024 Champion with Team Liquid – Multiple top finishes at Majors and Minors with Team Secret – Consistently ranked among the top midlaners worldwide – Winner of ESL One Hamburg 2020 with Team Secret |
| Playing Style | Known for his aggressive and mechanically precise playstyle, Nisha excels at punishing enemy mistakes in the midlane and carries his team through decisive, flashy plays. His hero pool is versatile, often favoring elusive and high-damage mids. |
| Famous Moments | – Instrumental in Team Liquid’s historic 2024 TI win – Transitioned successfully from Team Secret to Liquid, immediately becoming a fan favorite – Known for his incredible comeback plays and clutch decision-making |
Michał “Nisha” Jankowski is a professional Dota 2 player from Poland, born on May 15, 1998. As of May 2025, he plays as the midlaner (position 2) for Team Liquid. Known for his aggressive playstyle, mechanical precision, and versatile hero pool, Nisha is widely regarded as one of the best midlane players in the world and a key figure in Team Liquid’s resurgence.
Early Career
Nisha began his professional journey in the Polish and European Dota 2 scenes, playing for teams like Kinguin and Team Kinguin. His early talent quickly caught attention, and in 2017, he was signed by Team Secret, where he rapidly rose to prominence. With Team Secret, Nisha won multiple major tournaments, including ESL One Hamburg 2020, and consistently performed well at The International and other premier events.
Team Liquid
In early 2023, Nisha made a major move by joining Team Liquid. This transition marked a fresh chapter both for him and the team. Nisha’s arrival brought a new level of skill and stability to Liquid’s midlane, and his leadership and clutch performances helped Team Liquid clinch the The International 2024 championship, marking their second TI title with a completely new roster.
Playstyle and Reputation
Nisha is known for his aggressive laning and high mechanical skill, often dictating the pace of the game from the midlane. His hero pool is broad but favors high-impact, elusive heroes like Templar Assassin, Storm Spirit, and Invoker. He is praised for his ability to perform under pressure, delivering clutch plays and turning team fights around with precision.
Fun Facts
Although best known as a midlaner (one of the best ever), Nisha has occasionally played carry (position 1), he is the only player who was successful in both roles.
Nisha is naturally left-handed (his mouse is in left hand), which some fans believe adds a unique edge to his mechanical skills and precision in-game.
Michal “Nisha” Jankowski – Dota 2 Setup & Peripherals
| Category | Equipment/Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mouse | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 (Black/White) | His long-time preferred mouse. Used since his Team Secret days. Often seen in white. |
| Keyboard | Wooting 60HE | The keyboard of choice for most top-tier Dota 2 pros. Uses analog rapid trigger for faster inputs. Confirmed via stream and tournaments. |
| Mousepad | Logitech G640 or Artisan Zero (Soft/XL) | Historically used the Logitech G640 (sponsored). Recent visual evidence suggests a possible switch to an Artisan Zero. |
| Headset | Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed | Standard for Team Liquid players during official matches and streams under sponsorship. |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2566K | 360Hz TN panel. The universal tournament and pro practice standard. |
| Sensitivity | High | eDPI: ~3200 (1600 DPI * 2.0 in-game sens). One of the highest sensitivities among top carries—uses extensive wrist movement. |
| Team Sponsors | Logitech G, ZOWIE, Secretlab, NVIDIA | Uses sponsored gear (Logitech, ZOWIE) in official settings, but personal preferences (Wooting, high sens) are clearly maintained. |
| Stream Setup | Shure SM7B microphone, DSLR/webcam | Professional streaming setup similar to other Liquid players. |
| Chair | Secretlab Titan Evo | Part of Team Liquid’s sponsorship with Secretlab. |
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