Top 4 teams

Exciting to see that the top 4 teams prx fnatic drx and optic all feel like they have unique playstyle. It's pretty hype to see who would come out on top as I feel like these teams are the true S tier teams of this masters...

Prx: unrrelenting aggression with focus on trades and aim
Fnatic: The best all rounder team
Drx: Focus on team synergy executes and set plays
Optic: Best midrounding team and decision making . The most adaptable team in tournament.

Edit: I don't think other teams are bad. Imo this is the most competitive masters we seen so far. I just mean the top 4 teams have an s tier quality that make them a cut above the rest.

I agree but LOUD desevre to be here

Styling911 [#2]

I agree but LOUD desevre to be here

I feel like both loud and optic really drop the ball losing their first map but optic prove to be a monster ever since. Idk if I would put loud as S tier probably A tier

Styling911 [#2]

I agree but LOUD desevre to be here

LOUD doesn't deserve anything. They lost 2 games and bombed out. I understand the format is shit but if they were that good they shouldve won their games and moved on like Optic did.

The upper-bracket semifinals are going to be some of the best games of Valorant we've ever seen. I'm excited to watch all these games with all of you! <3

Styling911 [#2]

I agree but LOUD desevre to be here

I wouldn't say LOUD "deserves" to be here, but I do admit they are a good team. aspas went CRAZY with his raze mechanics against Optic, but sadly only one team could have made it out of that match. Sorry to disagree with you Styling911, but I still respect you as a friend!

Subreezy [#6]

I wouldn't say LOUD "deserves" to be here, but I do admit they are a good team. aspas went CRAZY with his raze mechanics against Optic, but sadly only one team could have made it out of that match. Sorry to disagree with you Styling911, but I still respect you as a friend!

If you say so breezy, then we should all agree

wise men brother wise men <3

LOUD deosnt deserve to be here I agree with you now!

Mohagany [#4]

LOUD doesn't deserve anything. They lost 2 games and bombed out. I understand the format is shit but if they were that good they shouldve won their games and moved on like Optic did.

wtf are you saying

Optic needed that winning much more than Loud

Loud is already qualified for champions, while Optic was top 1 last masters

alitmanus [#8]

wtf are you saying

Optic needed that winning much more than Loud

Loud is already qualified for champions, while Optic was top 1 last masters

So because they qualed for champions this event doesnt matter? not the competitive mindset

Optic won just 2 rounds more than Loud in Overtime and now LOUD Is the worst team in the world and OPTIC the best

VLR user logic

alitmanus [#10]

Optic won just 2 rounds more than Loud in Overtime and now LOUD Is the worst team in the world and OPTIC the best

VLR user logic

Hi alitmanus,
I haven't met you before, so I'd like to introduce myself! However, could you please refrain from using the r-slur? That word has a really negative connotation and it would be nice if we all refrained from using it on VLR altogether. :) <3

alitmanus [#10]

Optic won just 2 rounds more than Loud in Overtime and now LOUD Is the worst team in the world and OPTIC the best

VLR user logic

I didn't say loud is bad I just say I don't think they're s tier

zeldrols [#12]

I didn't say loud is bad I just say I don't think they're s tier

they played toe to toe with OPTIC

so they are in the same tier as Optic

remembering that they already beat OPTIC and in the defeat in the grand final two maps were in overtime

Why would LOUD be a tier below? Bcuz they lost to KRU? and OPtic didn't lose to Xerxia and the guard?

Sugma [#9]

So because they qualed for champions this event doesnt matter? not the competitive mindset

On top of that wasn't Optic already qualified for champs before they even got to this masters? So that argument is irrelevant too. Your goal as a team should be to win every tournament that exists. That's what you get payed to do and winning more only increases your brand and popularity.

alitmanus [#8]

wtf are you saying

Optic needed that winning much more than Loud

Loud is already qualified for champions, while Optic was top 1 last masters

?

In your opinion what is the difference between adaptable and all rounder? I imagine its that optic rely on mayor anti strat and exploits, whilst fnatic spread out their set pieces and defaults? I am really unsure because both these teams play some really similar valorant overall.

Full roster FPX > DRX

DUMB L POST. top 4 in no order: FNC, FPX, OPTIC, DRX
really close honourable mentions: prx and levi

first, u havent seen full fpx?
second, suygetsu
third, listen to ardiis (top 4 team with sub they said and now they have suygetsu)
fourth, listen to ardiis (they have players that are top 5 in each of their roles)
fifth, ARDIIS HUGE GIGABRAIN

Subreezy [#11]

Hi alitmanus,
I haven't met you before, so I'd like to introduce myself! However, could you please refrain from using the r-slur? That word has a really negative connotation and it would be nice if we all refrained from using it on VLR altogether. :) <3

R slur? But alitmanus wasn't talking about Russ!

(i'm kidding, no disrespect to the player, he came up clutch for Guild during groups)

PrTsty [#17]

Full roster FPX > DRX

say that without crying

sentinelmain377 [#18]

DUMB L POST. top 4 in no order: FNC, FPX, OPTIC, DRX
really close honourable mentions: prx and levi

first, u havent seen full fpx?
second, suygetsu
third, listen to ardiis (top 4 team with sub they said and now they have suygetsu)
fourth, listen to ardiis (they have players that are top 5 in each of their roles)
fifth, ARDIIS HUGE GIGABRAIN

Fpx gonna flop hard lol sorry just overhype sugyetsu won't
change much. We seen them played enough to know that. fpx is a better team than xset and other team I rank them as A tier but I don't think they can match the top 4.

Cresp [#16]

In your opinion what is the difference between adaptable and all rounder? I imagine its that optic rely on mayor anti strat and exploits, whilst fnatic spread out their set pieces and defaults? I am really unsure because both these teams play some really similar valorant overall.

Optic mid rounding means their decision making and adaptability is way better as the round plays out imo. This is the number one quality to consistently stay top in valorant for future teams. This is because sometimes agents u need for execute might die but optic have shown they can adapt and recover an otherwise lost round.

All rounder means I view fnatic has having good qualities of all the other 3 teams but they don't particularly excel in anything. Just solid and consistent.

alitmanus [#13]

they played toe to toe with OPTIC

so they are in the same tier as Optic

remembering that they already beat OPTIC and in the defeat in the grand final two maps were in overtime

Why would LOUD be a tier below? Bcuz they lost to KRU? and OPtic didn't lose to Xerxia and the guard?

Imo optic level up as the tournament goes on. After the loud game their games have been so methodical and cutthroat. Just watch how optic played the last two games and compared it to their first and second game. This feels like a repeat of last masters.
Like I say I think the top 4 are s tier teams just a level above the rest. Just my opinion.

sentinelmain377 [#18]

DUMB L POST. top 4 in no order: FNC, FPX, OPTIC, DRX
really close honourable mentions: prx and levi

first, u havent seen full fpx?
second, suygetsu
third, listen to ardiis (top 4 team with sub they said and now they have suygetsu)
fourth, listen to ardiis (they have players that are top 5 in each of their roles)
fifth, ARDIIS HUGE GIGABRAIN

Guild gonna win

alitmanus [#8]

wtf are you saying

Optic needed that winning much more than Loud

Loud is already qualified for champions, while Optic was top 1 last masters

I'm ranking on the form of the teams this master

DrudaL [#24]

Guild gonna win

no way bro FPX to good with full team

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zeldrols [#22]

Optic mid rounding means their decision making and adaptability is way better as the round plays out imo. This is the number one quality to consistently stay top in valorant for future teams. This is because sometimes agents u need for execute might die but optic have shown they can adapt and recover an otherwise lost round.

All rounder means I view fnatic has having good qualities of all the other 3 teams but they don't particularly excel in anything. Just solid and consistent.

I do not believe it is true to say that fnatic dont excel at any playstyle of their own, fnatic likes to slow down and default, but man are their takes amazing. If fnatic has anything going for them is their mid round executes, the use of strong lineups, lurks, niche smokes, and wild flashes are able to completely take the enemy by surprise, its why their icebox is the best in eu (probably the world) and its because of their early round decisions based on their ults and whatnot. Fnatic play actual valorant, they know the agents limits and they push them to it. Optic is ofc great at executing and exploiting the enemy team, fnatic doesnt need any of that when their play is as clinical as they are.

Thank you for listening to my ted talk.

CrimsonPride [#20]

say that without crying

FPX is not out, and they will be with their full roster now, lets see

zeldrols [#3]

I feel like both loud and optic really drop the ball losing their first map but optic prove to be a monster ever since. Idk if I would put loud as S tier probably A tier

LOUD were also monsters by almost beating optix, I guarantee you they wouldve done the exact same run as optic this far. Noway LOUD wouldve lost the kru rematch or the xset match. Maybe not as dominant as optic but 2 easy wins if you ask me

Styling911 [#7]

If you say so breezy, then we should all agree

wise men brother wise men <3

LOUD deosnt deserve to be here I agree with you now!

stop talking to your self man what's wrong with you?

CrimsonPride [#20]

say that without crying

FPX with sub rolled XIA

CrimsonPride [#20]

say that without crying

Also why the fuck would I be crying it doesnt even make sense

Cresp [#28]

I do not believe it is true to say that fnatic dont excel at any playstyle of their own, fnatic likes to slow down and default, but man are their takes amazing. If fnatic has anything going for them is their mid round executes, the use of strong lineups, lurks, niche smokes, and wild flashes are able to completely take the enemy by surprise, its why their icebox is the best in eu (probably the world) and its because of their early round decisions based on their ults and whatnot. Fnatic play actual valorant, they know the agents limits and they push them to it. Optic is ofc great at executing and exploiting the enemy team, fnatic doesnt need any of that when their play is as clinical as they are.

Thank you for listening to my ted talk.

Fnatic are pretty much good at everything wheareas the other teams focus on a certain strength , that's what I think he means by all rounder. They don't have much weakness to exploit. Its like if you rank these teams based on certain qualitics fnatic would have good stats on everything, whereas these other teams put more points into certain qualities and based their gameplay around that, but as a result they have weaknesses that other teams can exploit if they can find them.

sentinelmain377 [#18]

DUMB L POST. top 4 in no order: FNC, FPX, OPTIC, DRX
really close honourable mentions: prx and levi

first, u havent seen full fpx?
second, suygetsu
third, listen to ardiis (top 4 team with sub they said and now they have suygetsu)
fourth, listen to ardiis (they have players that are top 5 in each of their roles)
fifth, ARDIIS HUGE GIGABRAIN

the dickriding is crazy

one key things about these teams... They all have proven S tier IGLs at LAN truly deserved.