Welcome back to DDenied's 2024: Pacific 10, a countdown of the top 10 players in the Pacific region for 2024. For fans of other regions, don’t worry—each International League has its own list, and there’s also a combined Global 20 for the year.
Disclaimer: All stats are sourced from VLR.gg, and any rating mentioned refers to VLR Rating 2.0. It's important to note that events held in China were not fully tracked by VLR, leading to missing statistics. As a result, the average ratings for each player are calculated only from events where VLR data is available, which excludes all events in China. This skews the yearly averages, particularly for players in the China league.
d4v41: Paper Rex's Steady Hand Shines Through The Chaos
Pacific Number: 8
Global Number: N/A
Average Rating: 1.09
Age: 25
Nationality: Malaysian
d4v41, a cornerstone of Paper Rex since joining in early 2021, has been instrumental in shaping the team’s reputation alongside fellow veterans f0rsakeN and mindfreak. After coming agonisingly close to winning the Champions trophy in 2023, the loss of their star duelist left PRX facing an uncertain future as they entered 2024.
Despite these challenges, d4v41 proved his mettle. In the Pacific Kickoff, he helped guide PRX to a strong 2nd-place finish, stepping up to support the team’s new duelist. His contributions were critical, as he finished as the second-highest rated player for PRX during the event and maintained his strong form throughout the year.
Stage 1 saw PRX recapture their dominant 2023 form, claiming their first domestic title of the year. While many credited the return of Jinggg for the team’s resurgence, d4v41’s performances were equally crucial, posting a 1.13 rating—second only to something on the team and among the top 10 in the event.
Though PRX experienced a mixed bag of results later in the year, with a 5th-6th place finish at Masters Shanghai and a 3rd place in Stage 2, d4v41’s consistent excellence never wavered. He recorded the joint second-highest rating of Stage 2 and was PRX’s top performer. Even as Champions ended in disappointment with a group stage exit, d4v41's steady presence was a key factor in the team’s overall success.
In 2024, d4v41 has proven to be more than just a support player; he’s been the unsung hero who stepped up when needed most. His consistent, high-level performances have earned him the 8th spot on the Pacific 10, solidifying his status as one of the region’s top players.
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Pacific Number 9
Americas Number 8
China Number 8
EMEA Number 8
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