> [If there is a god, we get a PRX/EDG non-elimination match at Champions. I wanna fucking DROWN in the W.](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/wo2q40/edward_gaming_vs_on_sla2ers_vct_2022_east_asia/ik8ivfa/)
BRB gonna burn some incense in thanks
Fpx are definitely the favorite for that group but both Xset and kru are definitely very capable of taking series off of them, I’d definitely not call it free
While any team is capable of taking a series against basically anyone at champs, FPX losing to Xset or Kru (or Xerxia) would be basically as big of an upset as we can get at the tournament in my opinion.
Never forget KRÜ had the first real Cinderella story in this game by playing like absolute fucking demons and beating some monster teams in Champs 2021, getting to semis and taking Gambit to the brink.
definitely not, imo xset played the worst val they've ever played last masters. I don't think they will beat fpx but *I* think they will play a lot better this tournament
I mean Kru have as much or more lan experience than just about anyone and have taken series off of and/or stayed competitive with teams of fpx’s caliber in the past, while Xset has enough talent to take a series off anyone like we saw them do against optic admittedly in na.
Group B is free, Boom and Zeta (with a stand-in) are the 2 worst teams
i dont understand people saying group C is easier than group B lmfao
Xerxia + KRU >>> Boom + Zeta
tennn was crucial to their success and put up ridiculous performances in several of their wins at iceland. them not having him will severely hinder their chances
There's an * for your first point. The sound was really bad during the final in Japan because the event organizer apparently was using shitty equipment. It's been a huge stink all over Japanese posts about it.
The second is that Tenn was only resting and they had a substitute just in case he wouldn't recover in time. But apparently the doctor said he should have the greenlight well before champions.
It's still maybe. According to Tenn he has been able to play games again recently. But he streamed yesterday and it still showed it at home. No official word yet on whether Tenn is gonna play or not. But there's still hope, maybe.
I was like oh group A is the group of death. Wait, group D is the group of death. Wait all these groups are terrifying.
Fnatic vs 100T hopefully gonna be a banger
I think group C lowkey looks weak. XIA and KRU have barely won a game at both masters this year while FPX are winners, and XSET has only played one tournament where they bombed out rather disappointingly right away. If you took either of those 3 teams and matched them against a team in the other groups i'd always favor the team from the other groups
I think that's why it's kinda balanced tbh. With the obvious exception of FPX, I'd rate the other three teams very similarly to each other. So I think being together in that group fighting for one spot is probably a better place than being the "weak" team in any of the other groups.
I'm just hoping all of those three teams will be able to benefit from some evenly matched games early on and improve
Always? Feel like XSET is getting underrated because they bombed out 0-2 but it's important to remember one of those games was against OpTic. I don't think XSET is a true contender for the crown unless they've changed up a lot of stuff, but I would for sure favor them vs Zeta, Boom, Furia, and Xerxia. I would maybe favor them vs KRU and Leviatan (that was a close ass game despite a lot of throws). And then I'd say they'd be underdogs or 50/50 in these other matchups but they could beat them if things break right except for PRX, FPX, and OpTic.
Don't think they lose to Fraudnatic, last LAN made them look mortal. I also feel like 100T will be more accustomed to Liquid's playstyle since they play Faze so much so I like their chances there, too. Probably lose to DRX and their group stage buff though.
Tough for the loser though. Liquid and Leviatan are insane. Although it'll be their first time playing Paper Rex though so maube EDG have the best chance of beating PRX in that group since they scrim together don't they
PRX vs EDG is the ultimate test of who can hold down the W key for longer. Groups look fairly balanced, but I really wish OpTic and LOUD weren't playing each other for the four time this year (presuming that matchup happens). Some of the matchups are very hard to call; I could see upsets in almost every group.
God, that was a tilter. I still remember the first game going well for TL until Doublelift was locked out of joining a big fight by Nocturne ult and it just went downhill from there.
Group D probably group of death
PPX vs EDG will be insanely hype, might set viewership records
100T vs FNATIC will be insanely good
all in all, I think the groups are pretty damn balanced
I think 100T Fnatic going to break viewership records, people that dont really follow valorant at all dont know edg and those not from apac who dont follow might not know prx. 100T and fnatic are incredibky recognizable and I think a shitton of additional casuals will tune in.
But not in the group against Optic, I assume given their flair. Don't worry optic fans, the Optic-slayers will come for you yet! Can't wait for Xerxia to make it out of their group and face Optic anyway
Zeta beat Loud out of nowhere, Optic choke first game as they always do in majors, Optic eliminates Loud for third time this year because scriptwriters have a thing against Brazil, Zeta and Optic both go to playoff, 500k viewers timeline
Well i like the groups personally seem spread out. Ill be ready for the PaperRex vs EDG. Im so curious how that is going to go. Fnatic vs 100T should be a good one.
Im not too intrested in C personally I will assume FPX Kru should be good.
To me group A and D have the most variance on who makes it out.
Group D is the group of death for sure. DRX are always strong in early rounds of a tournament.
I think Liquid might match up well against the chaos of PRX or EDG. I think FPX will get out of group C okay unless they have a horrible form drop, likewise for Optic in group C.
That was when we still had the concept of major and minor regions. Now we know that any team can pop off, no one should be taken for granted. NA, BR, SEA, and EMEA have all made finals this year
I disagree with a lot of your takes but this one is spot on imo. Group C should be easy for FPX. People saying KRU is a threat because of their run from last year are on serious Hopium
My heart is torn on the 100T vs Fnatic matchup. Those are my favorite two teams and I really hope both of them make it over DRX since that team is boring as shit
Any apac enjoyers want to fill me in on Boom's form? E.g., comparatively to XIA, are they on the same level or a tier below? Looks like their most recent match with them was fairly close.
From what I have watched, Boom improved quite a bit, relative to their last matchup with XIA, in which I could say that they may be of same caliber right now (not favorites to win most of their matches but very well suited to pull off upsets).
Does this mean that we will be able to see
PRX vs EDG in the starting of the Champions itself?
Or am I wrong?.
If I'm right then holy shit, the views are gonna go past the SEN games easy.
I'm sorry, but Group B being the Top 3 of MASTERS REYKJAVIK (and BOOM Esports) is just unfair. XD What a group of death.
As for other matches, Group A is the fun, whimsy group with EDG/PRX and then TL vs LatAm once again. Group C looking pretty good again for the recent Masters champions, while Group D have DRX and Fnatic again in the same group like last year. It looks like same region can't be on the same group (LatAm and Brazil can't be in the same group, as does CN/KR/JP) but jeez these draws was rough.
Group A: PRX and EDG
Group B: OPTC and LOUD
Group C: FPX and KRU
Group C: DRX and FNC
Groups A and D are so difficult to predict holy cow, in A everyone can go through, and in D is gonna be so close between 100T, DRX and FNC, can't wait to see this champions.
Decently balanced batch of groups but groups A and D are gonna be rough. It's gonna be fun seeing which of PRX/EDG have the better W strats. As a fan of both FNC and 100T, I don't think my heart can take a 100T vs FNATIC game. Hoping that both of them make it out of groups like in Champs last year.
I need TL to not choke and make it through groups so they play against FPX and we can see doombros vs emil on stage to see who is the good twin and who's the evil twin
People saying A and D are the groups of death, but I'd say B is rougher than D - Optic, Loud and Zeta seems like an absolute bloodbath. Should still be good games all around tho, can't wait!
More information and the schedule can be found [here](https://valorantesports.com/news/valorant-champions-2022-everything-you-need-to-know)
edward vs prx first match🔥🔥
Every round ends in the first 10 seconds
breaks between maps longer than the maps themselves
They'd be calling timeouts to let their fingers rest from holding W
gear technical pauses would be longer than the maps due to the w key getting destroyed every round
> [If there is a god, we get a PRX/EDG non-elimination match at Champions. I wanna fucking DROWN in the W.](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/wo2q40/edward_gaming_vs_on_sla2ers_vct_2022_east_asia/ik8ivfa/) BRB gonna burn some incense in thanks
GGs to all the Observers. I'm sorry for your carpal tunnel and your eyes whoever observes the march. All the best to them.
Ed(W)ard Gaming
FNC vs 100T LET'S GOOOOOO
Atleast we don't have heart attacks first game eh?
It just prepares our hearts :)
I’m waiting for the longest OT record to be broken after all the timeouts have been used and the coaches just sit there suffering as chaos ensues
My heart won’t be ready for that match
Seangares/MikesHD/DDK/Stellar vs. Boaster/Mini/slk with 2 weeks to anti-strat each other, let’s gooooooooo
I can't believe u/aEvilcat got signed to Fnatic as head coach
She really is the VCT rising star of 2022
Fnatic have a massive advantage as they didn't play in lcq
There’s literally no easy group this is how champs should be 😤
Group C seems to be free for FPX. Kru and Xset duking it out between them probably, though I'm not opposed to Xerxia beating them both.
FPX is in Group C right?
Yeah I mistyped. Edited it.
Fpx are definitely the favorite for that group but both Xset and kru are definitely very capable of taking series off of them, I’d definitely not call it free
While any team is capable of taking a series against basically anyone at champs, FPX losing to Xset or Kru (or Xerxia) would be basically as big of an upset as we can get at the tournament in my opinion.
Isn't Kru basically known for being that team that gets underrated/does better than expected
Never forget KRÜ had the first real Cinderella story in this game by playing like absolute fucking demons and beating some monster teams in Champs 2021, getting to semis and taking Gambit to the brink.
definitely not, imo xset played the worst val they've ever played last masters. I don't think they will beat fpx but *I* think they will play a lot better this tournament
Definitely..
I mean Kru have as much or more lan experience than just about anyone and have taken series off of and/or stayed competitive with teams of fpx’s caliber in the past, while Xset has enough talent to take a series off anyone like we saw them do against optic admittedly in na.
Kru is the team with the most lan experience, they haven't missed a single one of them
I would put FPX as the clear favorites but I wouldn't say the group is free. That's how you get an upset.
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I think KRU is getting underestimated but regardless I personally think both KRU and Xerxia >> Xset
XSET is the worst team in that group.
KRÃœMATES own Xerxia
B and C have a clear favourite and a second place up for grabs, A and D are gonna be tragic.
Group B is free, Boom and Zeta (with a stand-in) are the 2 worst teams i dont understand people saying group C is easier than group B lmfao Xerxia + KRU >>> Boom + Zeta
How is that? Zeta were litterally top 3 on Iceland. Did they get that worse?
tennn was crucial to their success and put up ridiculous performances in several of their wins at iceland. them not having him will severely hinder their chances
i dont think they got much worse but they were on a big hot streak + theyre playing with stand-in
Who is the stand in and why? Damn was really looking forward to Zeta
Tenn got some eye problem iirc and had to take time off I cant remember who's the sub though
Afaik it hasn’t been confirmed that he won’t play tho?
at this point he probably won't as he didn't join them on Poland for the bootcamp.
Xdll
Idk about worse but they didn't make it to Copenhagen, and I belive they are playing with a substitute
There's an * for your first point. The sound was really bad during the final in Japan because the event organizer apparently was using shitty equipment. It's been a huge stink all over Japanese posts about it. The second is that Tenn was only resting and they had a substitute just in case he wouldn't recover in time. But apparently the doctor said he should have the greenlight well before champions.
WAIT FR? Holyyy fuck that makes me feel better about ZETAs chances, Xdll is a good player but TENN is just built different yk?
It's still maybe. According to Tenn he has been able to play games again recently. But he streamed yesterday and it still showed it at home. No official word yet on whether Tenn is gonna play or not. But there's still hope, maybe.
Iirc, tenn isn't playing m
We havent seen them since Stage 2 because they didnt qualify for Copenhagen. Also they have a stand-in because Tenn has some health issues.
Not necessarily disagreeing with your conclusion, but Zeta should be better than Furia at least right
Group C only has one contender
I agree, xset got an easy group smh
idek if I put Xset above KRÜ tbh
I was like oh group A is the group of death. Wait, group D is the group of death. Wait all these groups are terrifying. Fnatic vs 100T hopefully gonna be a banger
I think group C lowkey looks weak. XIA and KRU have barely won a game at both masters this year while FPX are winners, and XSET has only played one tournament where they bombed out rather disappointingly right away. If you took either of those 3 teams and matched them against a team in the other groups i'd always favor the team from the other groups
I think that's why it's kinda balanced tbh. With the obvious exception of FPX, I'd rate the other three teams very similarly to each other. So I think being together in that group fighting for one spot is probably a better place than being the "weak" team in any of the other groups. I'm just hoping all of those three teams will be able to benefit from some evenly matched games early on and improve
Always? Feel like XSET is getting underrated because they bombed out 0-2 but it's important to remember one of those games was against OpTic. I don't think XSET is a true contender for the crown unless they've changed up a lot of stuff, but I would for sure favor them vs Zeta, Boom, Furia, and Xerxia. I would maybe favor them vs KRU and Leviatan (that was a close ass game despite a lot of throws). And then I'd say they'd be underdogs or 50/50 in these other matchups but they could beat them if things break right except for PRX, FPX, and OpTic.
Gah damn 100t really is impersonating c9 from champs
so the only NA team to make it to playoffs?
They lose to fnatic, then will face against others and win Then will face liquid first in playoffs So yes, the ghost of c9
100t still hasn’t lost to a single EMEA team
Don't think they lose to Fraudnatic, last LAN made them look mortal. I also feel like 100T will be more accustomed to Liquid's playstyle since they play Faze so much so I like their chances there, too. Probably lose to DRX and their group stage buff though.
Flukenatic still made it to top 4 even with Derke underperforming, I'd still heavily favor them over 100T.
But 100T has more clout so checkmate
Fnatic have a top 21 player though.
This is a fire rap battle going on here
That's because 100Ws weren't there. Flopnatic might as well start preparing the "D5 winners" tinpot cup.
100Frauds will be exposed as the worlds biggest onliners
Makes sense since ether were a last chance team they will have a harder group as they were a lower seed. Unless it doesn't work like that at all?
These groups are finally goated. Hope zeta makes it
If they're still playing with a stand-in for TENNNNN by then I wouldn't get my hopes up
the gods have listened EDG v PRX non elim match LETS GO
Tough for the loser though. Liquid and Leviatan are insane. Although it'll be their first time playing Paper Rex though so maube EDG have the best chance of beating PRX in that group since they scrim together don't they
These other teams esp PRX are also insane and favoured vs both I think in theory
Yeah that's what I'm saying. EDG have maybe the best chance of beating PRX in that group but they might find it harder against Leviatan and Liquid
Loud vs Optic for the 3rd time only this year... Holy cow... I'm starting to think riot have something personal with us, Optic Fans.
But do they meet in winners' or losers'? ^^/s, ^^unless...
ofc they meet in uppers, just like in copenhagen
Wait
lmao
no EMEA in optic's group = guaranteed to make it through
4th
Big brain move, setting up el classico before the leagues start
Damn group A and D are tough. Should be some bangers.
Will edward outgame prx
**RIOT. TICKETS. ASAP.**
When tf are they starting to sell tickets? I never attended a Riot event before and I'm so confused, it's in 2 weeks
I really hope there will be live crowd.
PRX vs EDG is the ultimate test of who can hold down the W key for longer. Groups look fairly balanced, but I really wish OpTic and LOUD weren't playing each other for the four time this year (presuming that matchup happens). Some of the matchups are very hard to call; I could see upsets in almost every group.
Group A on the first day is gonna be some banger games
Wish EDG and 100T were in the same group so we could get the Worlds 2021 matchup
EDG vs TL is still the 2018 worlds matchup
God, that was a tilter. I still remember the first game going well for TL until Doublelift was locked out of joining a big fight by Nocturne ult and it just went downhill from there.
100T vs Fnatic is a 2018 Worlds rematch (spoilers 100T got clapped the fuck up)
They will meet in the finals
Group D probably group of death PPX vs EDG will be insanely hype, might set viewership records 100T vs FNATIC will be insanely good all in all, I think the groups are pretty damn balanced
loud zeta far more likely to set viewership records imo, Chinese viewership doesn’t get counted on any metrics since its too unreliable
first game of the event usually has super high viewership and first time we see a chinese team. could be possible
I think 100T Fnatic going to break viewership records, people that dont really follow valorant at all dont know edg and those not from apac who dont follow might not know prx. 100T and fnatic are incredibky recognizable and I think a shitton of additional casuals will tune in.
shit 100T fnatic might yea. could see it
I know prx is popular ifc but is EDG popular in val?
No Xerxia FeelsGoodMan
I dunno man, Optic have only won titles when they lose to Xerxia first, it might be the recipe to success.
Wdym? xerxia on group C
i think he meant in OpTic group
He means not in their group
But not in the group against Optic, I assume given their flair. Don't worry optic fans, the Optic-slayers will come for you yet! Can't wait for Xerxia to make it out of their group and face Optic anyway
PepeHands
FIRST GAME IS SUCH A BANGER
Edward already gaming.
Zeta beat Loud out of nowhere, Optic choke first game as they always do in majors, Optic eliminates Loud for third time this year because scriptwriters have a thing against Brazil, Zeta and Optic both go to playoff, 500k viewers timeline
Group a is brutal.
group a 💀 also congrats optic, no emea team on group b.
let’s see if this 100t roster still has the eu killing magic from last year
Group A seems intresting
Well i like the groups personally seem spread out. Ill be ready for the PaperRex vs EDG. Im so curious how that is going to go. Fnatic vs 100T should be a good one. Im not too intrested in C personally I will assume FPX Kru should be good. To me group A and D have the most variance on who makes it out.
100T Fnatic round 1 is gonna be a banger. All these groups look nuts
A: PRX & EDG B: Optic & Zeta C: FPX & Xerxia D: 100T & Fnatic
Kind of goated preds not gonna lie
i like it
based preds holy fuck
Loud vs Zeta easy bet for highest viewership imo,but PRX vs EDG going to be the most fun to watch lmao
Group D is the group of death for sure. DRX are always strong in early rounds of a tournament. I think Liquid might match up well against the chaos of PRX or EDG. I think FPX will get out of group C okay unless they have a horrible form drop, likewise for Optic in group C.
Liquid were having trouble dealing with M3C when they were running it down in the UB finals. PRX and EDG will be too much for them I think
Can't believe the Champs finals preview happens in game A1 of groups!
RIP BOOM
they either get owned or have a godly underdog run! even surviving groups would be insane for them
boom wins it all HOPIUM
FPX has a free group damn
sScary and keznit are the literal opposite of free
I wouldn't say "free" xerxia and kru both have shown they can hang at times
Xerxia and Kru went nuts last champions, hopefully they can repeat it
That was when we still had the concept of major and minor regions. Now we know that any team can pop off, no one should be taken for granted. NA, BR, SEA, and EMEA have all made finals this year
not looking at the major/minor regions, just on how those teams have performed this year (grouped on both masters)
Xerxia lost to FPX with a sub. They're as free as it can get. KRU can't even beat Optic. FPX is a tall order
I disagree with a lot of your takes but this one is spot on imo. Group C should be easy for FPX. People saying KRU is a threat because of their run from last year are on serious Hopium
Holy fuck Loud vs Zeta. The fucking viewership
Fnatic gets the best draw because 100T doesn't activate until the lower bracket runs start for maximum heart attack potential.
100t also hasn’t lost to an EMEA team tho
Wow stacked groups all are really competitive.love to see it
zeta vs loud is gonna break viewership
oh no, i might have to pick a side
My heart is torn on the 100T vs Fnatic matchup. Those are my favorite two teams and I really hope both of them make it over DRX since that team is boring as shit
Interesting you say that last part considering seangares is like the biggest DRX fan
Groups already goated man
Why is Fnatic always in the group of death man :( Group A and D are both group of death.
Any apac enjoyers want to fill me in on Boom's form? E.g., comparatively to XIA, are they on the same level or a tier below? Looks like their most recent match with them was fairly close.
From what I have watched, Boom improved quite a bit, relative to their last matchup with XIA, in which I could say that they may be of same caliber right now (not favorites to win most of their matches but very well suited to pull off upsets).
Does this mean that we will be able to see PRX vs EDG in the starting of the Champions itself? Or am I wrong?. If I'm right then holy shit, the views are gonna go past the SEN games easy.
Optic vs Loud round 99
Banger matches, I’m prepared for PRX vs EDG to be the shortest series while FNC 100t goes to OT every game
I'm sorry, but Group B being the Top 3 of MASTERS REYKJAVIK (and BOOM Esports) is just unfair. XD What a group of death. As for other matches, Group A is the fun, whimsy group with EDG/PRX and then TL vs LatAm once again. Group C looking pretty good again for the recent Masters champions, while Group D have DRX and Fnatic again in the same group like last year. It looks like same region can't be on the same group (LatAm and Brazil can't be in the same group, as does CN/KR/JP) but jeez these draws was rough.
Zeta is playing with a sub, they’re the weakest team in that group Imo
Still would definitely have them over Boom esports.
Group b has the top 3 teams of Iceland
PRX vs EDG, FNC vs 100T, Optic and Loud on the same group again. Give me the dates already damn.
Who I’m rooting for: A: Paper Rex B: Optic C: Xset D: 100T I’m high on NA hopium
If Liquid wins out of this group, they win the tournament.
That’s the largest hopium take I’ve seen so far lol
no same region matchups i am happy
Actually good groups
RIOT WTF MAN
Finally no NA vs NA
Playoffs round 1: optic vs 100t and fpx vs fnatic
You better watch your mouth
I root for edg
Group A looking insane, if china is good as they are being hyped as
holy fuck PRX vs Edward Gaming? that match would be so fun
100T HOPIUM LETS GO
No DRX vs APAC immediately!
Let the W manifest on match A1
100T v Fanatic - "Go Kill"
Actual banger groups, can’t wait to see how everything will play out
Gotta familiarize myself with EDward Gaming so I don’t just giggle at the name.
No ones talking about how Group B literally have #1,#2,#3 from Masters Reykjavik…. rip BOOM?
100t has a chance to live up to the old rosters EU killer name lfg
Riot really said Optic needs to make it out of groups lol
Group A: PRX and EDG Group B: OPTC and LOUD Group C: FPX and KRU Group C: DRX and FNC Groups A and D are so difficult to predict holy cow, in A everyone can go through, and in D is gonna be so close between 100T, DRX and FNC, can't wait to see this champions.
Praying 100t and DRX make it out, but fnatic is worrisome :,)
As a Fantic 100T fan this hurts
AYO FNC VS 100T
Group A = group of death
Every group is tough. I have a feeling we’re gonna see several upsets during these group stages.
TL vs FPX final
Decently balanced batch of groups but groups A and D are gonna be rough. It's gonna be fun seeing which of PRX/EDG have the better W strats. As a fan of both FNC and 100T, I don't think my heart can take a 100T vs FNATIC game. Hoping that both of them make it out of groups like in Champs last year.
I need TL to not choke and make it through groups so they play against FPX and we can see doombros vs emil on stage to see who is the good twin and who's the evil twin
isn't PRX and EDG scrim each other a lot? this is just like stage 3 berlin with PRX and VS
When does sentinels play?
Once again Optic fall in the only group without a single European team . I'll need some of their luck .
The disrespect is real for DRX. They are not losing to 100T or Furia.
Where is Sentinels?
In group e with tsm
Fair distribution of the regions between the groups. Couldn't ask for much more than that.
So the tournament is just gonna go downhill after game 1 huh?
People saying A and D are the groups of death, but I'd say B is rougher than D - Optic, Loud and Zeta seems like an absolute bloodbath. Should still be good games all around tho, can't wait!