Masters 2 rankings (come back after 1 month)

1. Optic (very consistent)
2. Loud (high potential but easy to be anti-stratted for bo5)
3. Fnatic (They need to prove themselves again on global stage)
4. DRX (Coulda beat Optic if not that 0.1s defuse)
5. FPX (3-0ed by Fnatic but 2 OTs)
6. PRX (I think other teams will prepare more for their aggressiveness this time + Jett nerf)
7. Xset (First international LAN)
8. Guild (3-0ed by FPX)
9. Xerxia (close games but falls short again)
10. KRU (Hope they come back but there's no competition in their region at all)
11. NIP (They aren't bad but can't put them high up for now)
12. Nth (sry but not this time JP)

the most accurate description of all teams W

5/8

NIP and KRU aren't confirmed.

stopped reading at optic

I'll split these teams to 3 groups where they can place anywhere. 1-4 5-8 9-12 then I would agree with u

idk really we gotta see gotta give it time for teams to become good contenders all the teams that qualified played beautifully and shown why they qualified for Copenhagen and shown their hard work

IMO
Fnatic > Optic > LOUD > FPX > DRX > PRX > Guild = Xset > Xerxia = NIP > KRU = NTH

This a good ass list, I feel like xset are dark horses and can make a deep run, dont think they'll win but will make it far like NV back in masters 3

W list

NTH too low, theyre stronger than xerxia and xset

NTH>>>kru/leviatan/nip and potentially xerxia

King Optic on TOP

fnatic on number 1. Their form is unbeatable rn

Good list expect for Fnatic, those guys are flukers.

YEAH OPTIC IS VERY CONSISTENT

Optic KEKW

As a guy who watches a decent chunk of Valorant, and not just NA :

The True Contenders

1. Fnatic. BCJ just said "We have two players nobody else i the world has: Cryocells and Zekken". Welp. Ever watched the Avengers? This is the "I have a Army" moment. Fnatic has Alfajer and Derke. They are XSET++. Every position is arguable better than XSET is, but their two frag-masters are suprior. Fnatic losing Masters is an Upset.

2. Loud. Trust me. No team has dominated their region like Loud. This is a true super team, and can very well beat anybody, even Fnatic. They are number 2 because, well, they and Fnatic have something to prove. Both cores have been to masters before, and each squad has gotten second. They have a lot of motivation to win.

3. OpTic. Won last masters. LANimals. They can beat the two above, but why are they three? All they have pushing them is staying the best, and we all know, staying the best is way harder than becoming it. That is the sole reason they are 3, they just lack an extra UMPH to win it all, back to back.

4. FPX. Zyppan. Go. Kill. If that motherfuck decides to kill, he team is running away from 5 and way closer to 1. They can EASILY have the ability to beat OpTic, Fnatic and Loud. Why are they 4 then? Ange1, Shao, and Suygetsu are all involved with the european thing going on that I don't know if I can mention. I've heard tons of rumors regarding the three, notibly the IGL in Ange1's, ability to participate and travel to masters. On top of that, despite their dominance this is their first major. Between nerves and availibility it can send them spirallling downwards, but if they play OH LORD WILL THEY PLAY.

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"Got a great chance" Tier :

5. DRX. This could be Korea's time. If something happens with FPX they are a true competator. Just slightly outside of the top 4 IMO. Also, they didn't drop a map in Korea during stage 2.
6. PRX. If Forsaken can contenue his APAC form into masters, they are a very VERY important team to watch. Between Their fragging, and their additional improvement over stage 2, they can make a serious run if F0rsaken, Jingg, and d4v41 show up fragging wise. Plus funny walkouts!
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   Hot Virgins tier :
   7 and 8. Guild and XSET. It's their first lan. Younger squads. Just looking to get out LAN nerves from a champs run. They can of course do damage, but it'll be a suprise if they pull serious thing out against the teams above them.
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   Maybe playoffs tier :
7. Xerxia : it's Xerxia. they might do it with their experience. There is a chance. a chance
8. NIP. Idk maybe.
9. NTh. Again, idk maybe.
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   LATAM tier :
10. Leviatan. Prove me wrong fuckers.

actually some great takes in here.

LOUD #1
Beast Team.

Lost one match since the team was formed.
Total 6 maps lost till date, 4 of which are against optic.

Remaining 2 maps, 1 against Havan Liberty(fluke) and 1 against lulquid.

When Previously known as Pancada e amigos
Just dropped 1 map against MIBR

Unbeatable overall
(24/25 matches won)
(96% win rate)

(52W/7L in maps)
(wins 7 maps and losses just 1)

(If optic hadn't existed, it comes down to (50W/3L in maps))
(Wins 17 maps and losses just 1)(with a win rate of 100%)

THESE NUMBERS ARE INSANE, AND NO OTHER TEAM IS EVEN CLOSE.