xNova

– 2nd Place at The International 2018 (PSG.LGD)

– 3rd Place at The International 2019 (PSG.LGD)

– Multiple Major top finishes

– 2nd Place at The International 2025 (Xtreme Gaming)

Overview

Yap “xNova” Jian Wei is a Malaysian professional position 5 support currently playing for Xtreme Gaming. Known for his calm, reliable, and strategically sound gameplay, xNova has been a cornerstone of both Chinese and SEA teams in international Dota for over a decade.

As of 2026, he continues to anchor Xtreme Gaming’s support duo alongside fy, helping cores like Ame and NothingToSay perform at the highest level.

Early Career

xNova began his career with Royal Never Give Up and later joined PSG.LGD, gaining international recognition for his consistent and low-risk support play. He quickly developed a reputation for being the ultimate team enabler, excelling at vision control, positioning, and defensive rotations.

PSG.LGD Era (2017–2022)

During his time with PSG.LGD, xNova achieved the following:

– 2nd place at TI8

– 3rd place at TI9

– Multiple major podium finishes

xNova became famous for his defensive and sacrificial support play, often saving cores with timely spells and positioning, and for his synergy with Ame and NothingToSay.

Transition & Xtreme Gaming Era (2025–2026)

In 2025, xNova joined Xtreme Gaming as part of a veteran core alongside Ame, fy, Xxs, and NothingToSay.

Key highlights:

– Grand Finals at The International 2025 (2nd place)

– Maintained elite-level support play on Disruptor, Oracle, and Bane

– Provided critical leadership and stability to a mixed Chinese-SEA roster

In 2026, xNova remains a key strategic pillar, excelling at map control, teamfight setup, and defensive support rotations.

Playstyle and Reputation

xNova is recognized as a defensive, team-first support.

Key strengths include:

– Map awareness and vision control

– Defensive spell timing and counter-initiation

– Ability to enable cores in high-pressure situations

– Extremely low mistake rate across metas and patches

Analysts often describe him as the “glue of the team," providing security and stability that allows other players to shine.

Famous Moments

– TI8 and TI9 deep runs with PSG. LGD

– Multiple major podium finishes with PSG. LGD

– TI 2025 Grand Finals with Xtreme Gaming

– Numerous clutch saves and defensive plays in top-tier LANs

Fun Facts

– xNova is considered one of the most consistent and calm pos 5 supports in the history of Dota.

– He is known for never panicking in high-pressure situations, often credited with saving games through positioning and spell usage.

– xNova has played alongside Ame and fy across multiple teams, building one of the most reliable support cores in Dota history.