Dukalis

– 1st place at Leon Masters #1 with PSG Quest

– 4th place at DreamLeague Season 24 with PARIVISION

– 2nd place at RES Champions with PARIVISION

– 5th place at Riyadh Masters 2024 with PSG Quest

Andrey “Dukalis” Kuropatkin is a Russian professional Dota 2 player known for his role as a hard support (position 5). Born on February 19, 2002, he has been active in the competitive scene since 2019. As of May 2025, he plays for PARIVISION, a Serbian esports organization.

Career Overview

Early Career and Rise:

Dukalis began his professional journey in 2019 with Modus Unity and later played for teams like KHAN and Majori Edut na Minor. His first significant exposure came with Winstrike Team, followed by a notable stint at PuckChamp, where he achieved a 2nd place finish in the DPC EEU 2021/2022 Tour 1: Division I.

Virtus.pro and Subsequent Moves:

In December 2022, Dukalis joined Virtus.pro as the team’s captain. However, after a 4th place finish in the DPC EEU 2023 Tour 1: Division I and failing to qualify for the Lima Major, he was benched in March 2023 and officially left the team in April 2023.

Transition to Western Europe:

Post-Virtus.pro, Dukalis explored opportunities in Western Europe, joining teams like Luna Galaxy and Team Tickles.

PSG Quest Era:

In March 2024, Dukalis signed with PSG Quest, replacing Oleg “kaori” Medvedok. During his tenure, the team secured a 5th-6th place finish at Riyadh Masters 2024 and won Leon Masters #1.

Current Team – PARIVISION:

As of May 2025, Dukalis is part of PARIVISION, contributing to their recent performances in tournaments like DreamLeague Season 24/25. He is now the drafter and shot-caller for PARIVISION.

Signature Heroes:

Dukalis is known for his proficiency with heroes like Enchantress, Chen, Treant Protector, Disruptor, and Shadow Shaman.

Playing Style:

Renowned for his strategic support play, Dukalis emphasizes map control, objective pressure, and initiating engagements to create opportunities for his team.

Fun facts:

His Nickname Originated from a TV Show He Never Watched. Despite adopting the nickname “Dukalis” from the character Andrey Dukalis in the Russian TV series Streets of Broken Lights, Andrey Kuropatkin has admitted that he has never actually watched the show.