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Xu Zhilei (Chinese: 徐志雷), known by his in-game tag BurNIng (commonly written as Burning), is a Chinese professional gamer. He has played both Defense of the Ancients and Dota 2 professionally, and he is considered one of the best carry players in the history of Dota. In 2012, IceFrog, the developer of DotA and Dota 2, honored BurNIng by naming his signature hero Anti-Mage after him in the original Dota game. In September 2018, he founded a new team called "Team Aster".

Quick facts about BurNIng

  • Full name: BurNIng
  • Born: 1988-02-16
  • Nationality: People's Republic of China
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q19841062

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Frequently asked questions

Who is BurNIng?

Xu Zhilei (Chinese: 徐志雷), known by his in-game tag BurNIng (commonly written as Burning), is a Chinese professional gamer.

What nationality is BurNIng?

BurNIng is People's Republic of China.

When was BurNIng born?

BurNIng was born on 1988-02-16.

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