S tier duelists in Americas

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Ullyr

Only 3 atm imo. They are hard carry for their teams and been consistent for so long. Aspas, Demon1, Keznit. Everyone else is A tier and below.

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crazy how I can't think of 1 S tier duelist over at EMEA.

that says a lot...

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Ullyr

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I will say the only one that has potential is miniboo but needs more time. Lol the only other S tier player i can think of is N4rrate but he's from NA

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Americas' leftovers are EMEAs stars

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miniboo is S-tier

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Ullyr

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he will be , watching him play gives me the same aura i feel when i watch Aspas, demon1, keznit.

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he attended a LAN and went nuclear, he then came back in the region and continued to murder mfs, he's S-tier

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nah miniboo is still very new

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CNED

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A-tier

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A tier

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B

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teilwal

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will be proven s tier at shanghai grand finals

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koromast

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high A

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number2_cNed_fan

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i can't think of any S tier sentinel over at NA...

that says a lot...

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Less?

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Less my favorite NA player

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lol I'm too used to NA as a handle to anything americas

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you don't fw johnqt as a senti?

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number2_cNed_fan

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He isnt really a senti, tho. He plays more flex with zellsis

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jawn

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i mean he plays kj,cypher and viper, that's a senti agent pool

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number2_cNed_fan

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Ig u right, hard to be a pure senti when viper is op. Still tho when i think of sentinel, he is not one that comes to mind.
I was thinking more of like alfajer, nAts, less.
Fair point tho, he just isnt an "iconic" sentinel imo.

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In the past 90 days, all he's played is kj, cypher, and viper.

I think he just gets overshadowed by the fact that tenz & zekken r on the team

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Demon1, Aspas, and Keznit are undoubtedly skilled players in the North American Valorant scene, showcasing impressive performances and contributing to their respective teams' successes. However, labeling them as the unequivocal best duelists in NA Valorant oversimplifies the diverse talent pool and dynamic nature of competitive play in the region.

Valorant is a game that rewards versatility, adaptability, and teamwork, not just individual dueling prowess. While Demon1, Aspas, and Keznit may excel in certain aspects of the game, there are numerous other players in the NA scene who demonstrate exceptional dueling skills and game sense.

Moreover, the effectiveness of a duelist extends beyond fragging ability alone. Factors such as map control, utility usage, positioning, and clutch potential all play crucial roles in determining a player's impact on the game. A player's performance can also be influenced by the strategies and support provided by their teammates.

In a rapidly evolving esports landscape like Valorant, where new strategies and playstyles emerge regularly, it's essential to recognize the depth and diversity of talent in the region. While Demon1, Aspas, and Keznit are undoubtedly formidable competitors, they are just a few among many talented players shaping the competitive landscape of NA Valorant.

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zekken

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AlexSMTxx

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what does aspas' dog have to do with any of this

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cboomer

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yall tryna force this rivalry so hard 😭😭😭

Leave the kid alone he’s so nice 😭😭😭

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AlexSMTxx

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😂😂

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ionlyHave1Zuni

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We acting like zekken is trash now bcz of 1 bad game?

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AlexSMTxx

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no, never said that. He is amazing. But aspas owns him regardless

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dort

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zekken got steam rolled by aspas, it would be disrespectful to put them in the same tier

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But what about zekken making demon0 his dog?

https://www.vlr.gg/303088/nrg-esports-vs-sentinels-champions-tour-2024-americas-kickoff-sf/?game=160721&tab=performance

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dort

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doesnt count, nrg had no prac. just look at the sunset and split comp lmao

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bruc

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bro what??? sen didn't have a break in the group stage and play-ins, while NRG had a week ani-strat sen

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dort

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sen had 5 months to practice in the off season. victor and crashies were stuck without a team for months during the off season and started practicing in january

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bruc

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sure that is reasonable, since they're new I give you that, but you can't discredit Sen when Nrg had an advantage compared to sen.

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ehh true but nrg still barely had practice and it showed with their shit comps

continue thread →

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the cope is real. Definitely counts.

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bruc

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So what about putting demon0 🤔

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Ullyr

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Zekken is high A. I consider this a lot but he's not as consistent and crazy carry as these 3 imo.

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pasteled

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carry in what? the LCQ?

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zekken is s tier too i don’t know how one loss for SEN makes them drop down for everyone in terms of impressions.

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Ullyr

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High A , he's very good but not there yet imo. If i was drafting a team I would pick these 3 before zekken.

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Zekken is one of the more disciplined duelist yet still drops insane stats, i think if we were having this conversation before the Lev game, the recency bias wouldn’t sway people away from Zekken.

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yeah idk why people act like keznit dropped 101 in the GF of a masters

disrespect is crazy apparently aspas having a life game in a regular season game takes away from the fact zekken was the best player at a masters 😭😭

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Then don't put demon0 there when zekken made him his dog

https://www.vlr.gg/303088/nrg-esports-vs-sentinels-champions-tour-2024-americas-kickoff-sf/?game=160721&tab=performance

Like demon0 only fought mid duelist

edit: sorry man wrong person to reply

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bruc

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You guys are over reacting, just wait for the best duelist Aspas making demon0 his dog like zekken

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xelto1

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Ok bum now take a long nice look at these

https://www.vlr.gg/220444/loud-vs-evil-geniuses-champions-tour-2023-masters-tokyo-ubqf

https://www.vlr.gg/248283/evil-geniuses-vs-loud-valorant-champions-2023-playoffs-lbf
Pipe down poop brain
Lil boy stared watching this year and don't know shit typing
Zekkan is a S tier tho legit

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bruc

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reasonable, but different teams so I won't believe demon0 is demon1 until Sunday

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xelto1

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Fair enough

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bruc

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Well???? His not making him his dog but his bitch 😭

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WhoseTao

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bro had the script

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xelto1

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ZEKKEN is legit S tier, just one bad game

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bruc

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Thank God a reasonable nrg fan

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SomeoneLikeU

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zekken? Like sure he hasn't been the best player in the world the past 2 games but that doesn't mean he wasn't less than a month ago.

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AuraFLN

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America:

Zekken
Demon1
aspas
Keznit

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koromast

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i genuinely think oxy is otw but he really needs time and support, and leaf could be but he is a choker and decided to stop playing duelist

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mechanically he is fantastic, but he is FAR away from these when it comes to gameplay and making stupid mistakes. Bro has way too many dumb deaths

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koromast

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yeah he definitely dies stupidly but i think he´ll be good in a while when he vod reviews correctly 2 years ago keznit died stupidly too, then atom came and keznit is looking better than ever

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Fair enough.. kid is still very young too. Just hope he gets good guidance from the other guys at c9 so he can avoid the dumb mistakes etc.. Dude can rlly heat up in certain games tho for sure.

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koromast

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c9 beated lev so i think they definitely have good chances tbh

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Ye getting Runi back was a good choice as well. However LEV hasn't looked that great as a team overall yet. Aspas is carrying them hardcore. Still an impressive win tho.

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Given today… how is diamond1 on here but zekken is not

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Demon0.1333 isn’t even better than mid players like midkken or cry0