Actually really hard one. I think anyone out of Shao, Suygetsu or even Ardiis could take it tbh. Ardiis had amazing individual performance all tournament long minus last 2/3 games. Suygetsu had really good performance and had insane game against Fnatic(?) and won FPX their final round. And Shao was so clutch all tournament long and was amazing in finals as well. But I would go for Shao because he was so clutch and definitely helped mental in that way.

Sad that Ardiis was having bit rough game against OpTic and PRX because those dropped his rating quite a lot. He was #1 before those.

I mean their journey is just insane. Like can it really get more insane if you think about it. Just sad that most people ignore this or don't know about it. Everyone talking about PRX, while FPX has had everything going against them this year. Even their IGL's homecountry is getting invaded by Russia and you can literally hear helicopters flying over in one of the interviews or videos IIRC. Its just insane.

1. FPX vs PRX
2. Fnatic vs Sentinels I agree because it was maybe the most hype finals in terms of teams and viewership and really close 3-0.
3. Ace vs Gambit just because it was EMEA vs EMEA
4. Envy vs Gambit
5. LOUD vs Optic

Their run was just amazing. From playing with a sub to getting out of groups to making full lower bracket playoff run with most rounds played

he has likely had like 4h sleep per night for whole tournament

their run was crazy

wtf just bad timing from f0rsaken but wtf

Yeah he has definitely had a pretty bad match overall, but he did so well all event long so no problem tbh

literally broken ult 0 damage doesnt make any sense

For sure, IMO they were most underrated team heading into Masters. Didn't expect them to be in final, but IMO they had decent chance. And were def in my top 5 with Fnatic, OpTic, LOUD and PRX/DRX.

Best sentinel player (non Chamber)

Because that is how PRX plays. If they didn't play like that they likely wouldn't have even made it this far if I'm honest. Can't say for sure tho.

Acend vs Gambit was better

Has nothing to do with that. Its just the basic stuff out there. If enemy is on site with viper ulti 5v5 that means there's for 99% chance someone is on A Haven or pipe always. Going to middle of A nest and spamming with Vandal just guarantees you will get sprayed through.

God aim, but feels like Suygetsu isn't that good Icebox player. He had some weird decisions 1st half that cost them. Like going to A nest and spamming gen without expecting him getting sprayed through the wall. Like that is just basic stuff.

Such good read from FPX while they were also aim diffing PRX super hard. But its only map 1. Definitely mental breaker tho unless they reset well. They rely so much on confidence.

IMO they would have been one of the favorites. They were arguably best EMEA team for Masters 1 meta. They knew how to play fast and aggressive unlike G2 lol

Usually PRX makes other teams play their game, but FPX makes PRX play their game.

Strength of EMEA vs most other regions IMO. EMEA support players are just so good and teams don't just rely on cracked duelist or Chamber. At least not as much. Can't say too much About Fnatic, but both FPX and Guild have this.

Their default Bind comp is just perfect counter against PRX tbh and on top of that FPX are arguably best antistrat team in the world. They are so good.

After this tournament it will become the norm I feel like. Especially if FPX wins.

They literally banned Ascent that is FPX's best map and Split that is maybe weak map for PRX? I don't know about PRX's Icebox or Breeze though, but Bind and Fracture should be good for them. We just have to see how much FPX has prepared against Yoru comp, but usually they are really good with antistratting so who knows. Fnatic wasn't far off from winning on Bind even when they lost both pistols.

Sorry but FPX can't fall even if they lose today. Made it to finals while getting out of groups with a sub, played the most games out of any team while making full lower bracket run.

FPX 3-1 or 3-2. IMO their style is pretty good against PRX.

Monsteerr is really good tho

Compared to the size of that crowd that has to be the most lamest shit I've seen. No hate because its just cultural difference, but that is far from "could never".

says you the most arrogant user on this site

Oh I didn't know Sweden, Latvia/UK, Ukraine and Russia weren't European countries. Thanks for teaching me!

IMO they would have had really good chance at winning. They were perfect for that meta. This isn't meant to be copium take, but it was kind of unlucky that both FPX and Fnatic who were the most meta teams in EMEA couldn't attend or play with full roster. FPX knew how to play aggro.

100%

He has been whiffing quite a lot this game though. Overall seems to problem for FPX right now. They just aren't hitting.

Their Bind is good, so they should be favorites there but who knows. At least FPX's Bind is bit different to others

Both Shao and Suygetsu have mechanical skills of carry duelist while playing support roles. And then they have Ardiis and Zyppan as actual duelist/flex.

Let's chill. Feels like OpTic always loses on their map picks, but do good on opponent's. Obviously I don't know did OpTic expect FPX to pick Icebox so who knows how it is going to go. Also Yay seems to be on good form and that is must if OpTic wants to win Icebox.

So what is the problem with that? I don't usually have a flair, because I don't giga support one team, but put on FPX flair two days ago because I'm cheering for them as the 2nd EMEA representator in Masters 2. So why wouldn't some EMEA supporters switch it from FNC flair to FPX?

I don't think their map pool is shit though. People say this because they've been getting owned by Fnatic in EMEA most of the time. Their Ascent is good, Fracture is pretty good especially when they adapted to Neon, Breeze hasn't looked that good lately but historically they are good at it and they have all the qualities to be good on that map even with new comp, their Split is decent just like their Haven. Their Icebox is pretty meh, but so is OpTic's. And their Bind is again decent and somewhat different to other teams.

And the most important thing of this team is that every player can pop off. If they keep this individual form they don't even have to be amazing on some of the maps and they can still win. Its pretty similar to OpTic in that regard. Both teams individuals are just really good and can carry games. Also FPX is heavy antistrat team so they don't really have to have that strong map pool on paper. They can flex around if needed. For example just look how PRX kinda rolled OpTic on Haven with Sage and that is something FPX could play as well.

Also I think people are overrating OpTic's map pool little. They got rolled on Haven vs PRX, got rolled on Fracture vs PRX and DRX. And as I said their Icebox is usually just "yay go kill" and if that isn't happening they lose. And they aren't that amazing Split or Haven teams either especially when people have started to learn how they play.

so my prediction is that FPX wins 3 maps because I predict them to win, but the game is 50/50.

This has to be a bait. He literally carried Fnatic against Leviatan

Of course its really 50/50. It also depends on player form. Yay - Ardiis, Suygetsu - Marved, Victor - Zyppanm Crashies - Shao etc.

Their bonus strat is good. Its almost full buy every time because of how they handle 2nd round economic. Fnatic should still be winning some, but its not surprising why they win so many bonus rounds overall. Even in EMEA.

Yeah they really struggle on pistols, but tbh FPX bonus rounds are usually really good due to Vandals

I don't think they would get rid of him. Top 4 finish here already. Plus they have kept him after all these roster changes so he definitely brings more to this team than what is visible by looking at his stats.

his aim is so crispy

In my opinion as well. I think Fnatic is likely better in BO5 against OpTic, but FPX better against PRX imo.

Feels bad for FPX they were doing so well, but kinda shit on the bed in the end. Hopefully it doesn't break their mental. Really hope for 3 maps.

100% the disrespect Suygetsu was getting when FPX was playing with a sub was crazy

There was guy sitting in crowd with girl next to him and Fnatic sticker or paint in cheek.

PRX not playing Yoru on Bind = free for Fnatic

I mean EMEA had to eliminate each other and PRX won over Guild and Fnatic. Would take Guild over team like XSET anyday

OpTic is 0-7 vs EMEA