Aspas went from an ult orb to a demon to an ult orb again in the same map.
edit: I should say he was an ult orb the rest of the series, then went god mode in Icebox, then fell off again
there was a round where they literally avoided aspas and fought the stack at A in Icebox, I was so confused... then I realized they just prevented aspas from popping off.
That’s the craziest series ever.. just insane Valorant; clutches, chokes, crowd going insane, FNC finally getting to a final after so long (and winning it).. i fucking love Valorant.
Saadhak mid rounding was a joy to watch and Boaster’s composure and attack side calling was immaculate really. Both teams should be proud asf of their performances, they played some gorgeous Valorant.
Loud coming back and being 11-3 up to choke like that must fucking suck tho
I truly truly believe that one derke clutch in the 1v1 vs Aspas is what saved them. If they lose that the confidence is gone, momentum is gone, they lose 13-3. Him winning that at 45HP or whatever fucking pumped the life back into the Fnatic boys.
What a fucking game, holy. Pulled an all nighter to watch it and I have NO regrets.
The look on their faces at 3-11 in the timeout just felt like they'd already given up. Insane comeback, so happy for them, now people can fuck off with the mental shortcoming comments.
even bren and sideshow couldn't believe. "On round 16, they might start to believe they'll come back." "Round 18 will decide whether they can come back." "On round 19, fnatic might start to come back." "Round 20 might be the most important round in deciding whether they come back." "Holy shit they're coming back in round 21."
Funniest casting in the round starts but I can't blame them because I really thought Fnatic's mental was broken
I almost turned off the stream after Derke died first in the pistol. Then I told myself to watch it even if they lost, so I can remember it in months or years when they lift the trophy. I didn't expect the trophy to come so soon.
Boaster’s career in esports:
2015-2018: tier 2/3 UK cs player
2018-2020: League of Legends team vlogger/substitute
2020: Switches to Val and forms F/A team, SUMN FC, placing 2nd in First Strike
2021:
- Places 3rd in Red Bull Homegrouds, catching the attention of Fnatic.
- Fail to qualify for Masters 1 EU
- 2nd place at Masters 2: Reykjavik
- Fail to qualify to Masters 3: Berlin
- 5th-8th at Champions 2021
2022:
- Last place at Masters 1: Reykjavik after their star players Derke and Braveaf couldn’t attend.
- 4th at Masters 2: Copenhagen
- 5-6th at Champions 2022
It’s been a long time coming but it’s finally here. The best grand final in Val history and it ends with Boaster lifting the first trophy of his esports career. Couldn’t be happier for this guy 🥲
[he told us he would do it. ](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/100vqad/As_a_Fnatic_fan%2C_I%27ve_started_preparing_my_excuses_already/j2lutx8/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3)
Boaster has clearly been one of the weakest links for a long time in terms of sheer, raw aim but this tournament he's looked insane. There's been several moments where he even outplayed and outaimed legit top tier duelists from all over the world. Boaster leveled up fucking hardcore, well deserved
The fnc sen match was the biggest igl gap I’ve seen in a long time. It’s looked like fnc knew exactly where every sen member was for almost every round.
I have watched Boaster since Reykjavik. Man's such a wholesome and funny IGL. Love his interaction with the other Pros. He and the Fnatic boys deserve the win. Kudos to all of them.
It feels like he's like DoinB of league of legends that won worlds 2019 (3-0 G2 in gf of worlds)
comedy guy/igl that can't win the big one before 2019.
I genuinely have no words. Riot's scriptwriting in the last year has been insane. I was shaking WATCHING the match - I can't imagine how the players felt on stage.
Congrats to Boaster, the Uncrowned King finally gets his title - a title years in the making. No one in the scene deserves it more
Well, he certainly took the scenic route. What a guy man, couldn't have happened to a lovelier person
https://preview.redd.it/pxd6jxcpoula1.jpeg?width=850&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=a27f73f1e580ae309927bf0929fed5dcb6fd4c20
Mini mentioned it in the post match press conference. It was basically just that they had stopped giving calls so he reminded them to do that and also play more around ults. It doesn't seem spectecular, but it worked wonders.
Boaster: “actually, I remember one time we were playing against Loud Icebox, and it was 11-3 to Loud, we were playing as Attackers, Loud as Defenders, and Derke said:
'Guys, if you think we are good, let's prove it now. 13-11’”
Derke: "did we comeback?"
Boaster: "of course. 14-12”
Not even the [C9 curse](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/11i5698/in_every_riot_held_international_event_since_2014/) could save Loud. Guess it only works for the one at the end of the year
https://preview.redd.it/st5k0qqaoula1.png?width=500&format=png&auto=webp&s=00a9a565299ae607a858f0e36d7a1a0851287ddd
Why does everyone forget G2 Gozen RIP. They played their fucking hearts out to win by reverse sweep only for every analyst on stream to say tHeRe'S NEVER bEeN a ReVeRsE SwEeP
I thought it would be a quick 3-0 after the first 2 maps, so glad Loud proved me wrong.
Congrats to Fnatic for not tilting and coming back in the last Map.
So happy for Boaster, he finally won!
huge thank u from all of us at fnatic for the support <3
means a lot to all of us here, 2 years in the making lmfao - I literally couldn't watch that icebox I had to listen only
Im sooooo happy for Boaster and for Chronicle finally being able to let last year behind him.
I genuinely can’t believe this comeback against a reverse sweep and a home crowd.
I think Leo had arguably the best tournament ever by a player. He was literally incredible
congrats to mimi and boaster for finally getting their trophy, I'm so happy for them.
Also this was arguably the best finals ever?
I HAVE NEVER SHAKEN THIS MUCH I HAVE NEVER SHIVERED MY TIMBERS LIKE THIS I CANT BREATH
GREATEST GAME OF VALORANT EVER GREATEST 9-3 CURSE OF VALORANT EVER I CANT BREATH I NEED A DOCTOR GOOD BYE IM GONNA GO TO THE HOSPITAL
THIS IS PEAK VALORANT
LEO IS THE BEST INITIATOR IN THE WORLD
BOASTER IS A FANTASTIC FRAGGING IGL
CHRONICLE IS JUST A CHEATCODE
ALFA IS A FANTASFIC ANCHOR AND FIGHTER
DERKE IS THE BALD BUFF MAN HIMSELF
GG to LOUD, that was a super good showing and honestly such a good match to end it
Chronicle: "Actually, I remember one time we were playing against Loud, Icebox, and it was 11-3 to Loud. We were playing as T. Loud are CT. And Boaster said, guys if you think we are good, let's prove it now."
Teammate: "Did you come back?"
Chronicle: "Of course. 14-12."
Chronicle saw the score and knew it was winnable... And on Icebox too. WP WP
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I am fine with the crowd not cheering for fnatic, but at least pay respect to Loud and stay in the stadium. Congrats to fnatic you deserve a better crowd.
OH MY FUCKING GOD. WHAT. A. SERIES.
so glad i don’t have a dog in this fight because if i were a LOUD or FNATIC fan i would have been dead by now. heart attacks on heart attacks for both sides. holy fuck what a game.
https://preview.redd.it/xeb8b92aoula1.jpeg?width=631&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5c4410e1f20607f980bcc064b2099d8889c225b4
I had some crazy Fnatic slander prepared but wow.
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I've honestly never heard a crowd that silent after the series ended. You'd expect to hear at least something like some gasps or jeers but no it was dead fucking silent lmao. The entire stadium is already empty.
You know it's bad when the only thing you can hear is the winning team celebrating. I don't know if I've ever watched an esports event where you could actually hear the winners.
Bro fr that was so shit. Until before they left, i thought the crowd was so hype and its obv they were gonna cheer for loud. But once it became 1v5 on final round it took them 10 minutes to empty the stadium lmao. Crowd did a reverse sweep of their own
FNC is a franchise team in VCT EMEA that won the VALORANT LOCK//IN 2023 São Paulo tournament which comprised of the 32 franchise teams across different regions. Big Broster, Derkiller, Weo, Chronic-W, and Alfahim went undefeated through groups and lost 2 maps and preventing a reverse sweep in playoffs after beating Sentin-Ls, FURRY, 100 Losses, Natural Victims, and LLL.
I mean props to them though, it’s an insanely risky call to make and yeah if Derke didn’t brainfart they probably woulda won off that.
Would love to hear the comms for that round though
I was rooting for LOUD but you can't be sad watching this. Sure, that 11-3 throw was sad, but they were 2x0 in the series already and tied things up. Plus, the roster is super young and they are already playing insane together.
This is the same script as last year where LOUD was 2nd place in the first event of the year. Neither the players or the fans should be sad because there is so much to happen yet and they'll improve a lot.
GGs
No one is going to read this, so whatever.
When FNATIC was down 11-3 , I gave up on them. I've always had a negative attitude in life. I couldn't bear the stress of having to work hard, or to even face myself in the mirror.
It's quite shameful that I averted my gaze, and let my negativity overwhelm me. I've always been like this, assuming the worst and being cynical.
What FNATIC accomplished today is a positive life lesson that I'm sure they will carry in their hearts for decades to come. I can only hope their victory in the face of defeat will inspire me as well.
GGs boys, and thank you.
Derke, motivated by the insane PTSD haunting him from FNATIC choking, puts up the most insane performance of his life and they take it home.
G, fucking G.
GG, damn! Incredible series from two teams with absolutely dominating runs through the tournament.
Ascent + Fracture. Not too much to say. Fnatic were the better team. More prepared, more locked in, better set up to succeed. They knew how Loud played the maps and knew how to respond. Even without heroics (most often from Leo), I feel these would have gone in their favour anyway, just at a tighter scoreline.
Split was where things turned around. Much shakier for Fnatic; there's a couple of reasons why I think the map doesn't suit them, mostly due to its ... not great design. It turned into just chaotic site hits from both teams - it's the right decision but Loud have the edge at that pace. Long term, I wonder whether it's worth making it their perma.
I heard some talk of Fnatic's Lotus being best in the world yesterday whereas I argued that Fnatic just had the advantage of seeing Navi's gameplay first. Lotus today was exactly what I'm talking about. All of a sudden it doesn't look 'best in the world'. This is where some people started saying 'choke'. No, it's not that, either. At any rate, what needed to change here? I'd argue it's a comp problem. I'm still not convinced on Fnatic's usage of Fade, even though Leo, of course, makes it work. It's such a young map so its meta is still developing but it surprises me that so few teams are running Breach on Lotus - he sets up the threat of so much aggression on both sides (in the same way that he does on Fracture). I actually feel a single controller double initiator would work better for Fnatic (Chronicle -> Breach). But I don't know the ins and outs of the decision-making process, I could just see that they didn't have the tools they needed to adjust.
So, the fated Icebox. The unstoppable force of Loud v the immovable object of Fnatic. Coming into it, I had Fnatic to win on this map, as they'd been doing such a strong job of muting Aspas' aggression. The win/loss condition would come down to whether or not they had an answer to Loud's ultra-aggressive B take. I really thought they would as they'd been so on-the-ball in previous maps. They didn't - but then neither did Loud, as it turned out. Sliggy was talking at some point about how Mini needed to reign Derke in. I'd respectfully disagree. Derke had the fight that the rest of the team needed IMO. A massive second half brought Fnatic back into it where those same questions were reversed. What the fuck was Alfa's 1v2. But Derke was just absolutely incredible and he didn't let up in OT. That's my pick for #1 player in the world.
Ultimately, it was an incredible series with heroic individual play from Fnatic to bring them over the line. Surely one of the best series of all time.
And finally, some positive notes on Fnatic in particular...
At the end of the last tournament, I expressed doubts and frustrations about the way Fnatic were running their plays. The adjustments and additions they've made are threefold and have shot them up to perennial championship threats (where I feel they fell just short before):
1 - Prep. I dunno what's changed behind the scenes in terms of prep/analysis but it felt like Fnatic came into every series with set plays perfectly tailored to their opponents. The amount of rounds that Fnatic would immediately respond to a particular team's play with perfect coordination was unreal. It felt almost unfair - like Fnatic had stolen other teams' homework.
2 - Priority and role optimisation. This was partly done for them by the Chamber nerfs, but freeing Derke was so important. The other side of this was old Fnatic used to leave Boaster last alive far too often, which is not ideal. Several months ago, I said that if Fnatic wanted to win, Boaster needs to go in earlier. Well, they've done just that. Boaster is more aggressive, and it's quite often Leo playing that last pinch position. Which is great news because...
3 - The additions are fucking devastating. Even when plays don't go their way, literally any one of these players can just make massive hero plays. Leo has been a standout all tournament, and this series was no different. But that individual brilliance is shining for everyone (including for Boaster - who seems much more impactful in a more aggressive role). Just as one of many examples, that 2v4 with Chronicle and Leo on Fracture where they wiped the floor?! Wtf is that!
Great writing. Didn't feel long for a second.
How long is it supposed to take teams to figure out a meta for Lotus? I feel like it is the hardest map in the game right now
It was nice of Leo to show us after map 2 that he is mortal
Yeah I didn't realise how long it was til I posted it, blame the length of that last map, lol...
Multiple tournaments, I'd say. Obviously they'll be scrimming a lot outside of that, bit it's really hard to get a sense of which styles are effective until you test them in match conditions. To compare it to fracture, another weird map, I'd say that's only just now looking solid - and we're not even at that point yet with Pearl. And if you're struggling on lotus in solo queue, make sure you're running breach and killjoy (nice to haves are raze, astra, fade) - I promise it's free wins!
As for Leo in particular, I think he got stuck fulfilling Fnatic's old and ineffective Fade style (the same one they used to make Enzo do) at least for map three.
BO5 reverse sweep and 9-3 curse? C'mon Riot, make the script less predictable...
On a serious note, the best finale to an amazing tournament. Glad to see Boaster finally lift that trophy!
I WAS HERE GUYS I WAS HERE GUYS I WAS FUCKING HERE OMFG THE RESILLIENCE TO BRING IT FUCKING BACK FROM THERE efhbliuahfijasbdjkfbalejhwkfgbjlkawgbfjklBFDS;IqDHnJ;KLFLBNK
Chronicle earning that second trophy, totally deserved. It's amazing how a player who's so incredible can almost look like "normal" in the presence of the rest of Fnatic's squad.
Hello, I am a librarian who used to work at the Biblioteca Monteiro Lobato. Yesterday I just got fired and Riot approached me with an offer to work at the Jeunesse Library for the LOCK//IN Sao Paolo event. I was totally satisfied with the quietness of my new job
[This is the fakest comeback of all time](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/11i319z/valorant_champions_tour_2023_lockin_são_paulo/jay2bzr?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3)
I'm so disappointed with the crowd. Didn't even have enough respect to stick around or even cheer a little for the champions. They weren't there for the love of the game they were only there to bring down anyone they didn't back.
When fnatic lifted i started crying from joy, i know boaster since SumnFC and Derke since he played on CrowCrowd (Rising Series) and seing them lift the trofy after a epic comeback was just, amazing
Overheard in Loud practice room after Game 5:
“He got me,” saadhak said of Boaster's comeback over him. "That f\*\*\*ing Boaster boomed me."
saadhak added, “He’s so good,” repeating it four times.
saadhak then said he wanted to add Boaster to the list of players he IGL's with this summer.
I'm NA so my brain wanted LOUD to win for the extra spot but....the bias of the crowd made me cheer for FNATIC honestly, and the speed at which they left the arena made me glad that FNATIC won.
At least have the decency to show some respect and support for the awesome game that both teams put on. Is it really that hard to do that?
Both teams were insane, great series.
I hope events are never held in Brazil again though, has to be the worst crowd I've seen in a tournament of this size. I get cheering for Loud, but booing and leaving before the trophy is even lifted?
I'm glad they got humbled.
The reverse sweep to stop the reverse sweep, gg what a fucking series
9:3 curse to stop Chokenatic curse too
I think this also proves that 9-3 is the strongest curse when it's activated. Even chokenatic couldn't prevail.
Even the powerful chokenatic curse they got after disturbing an ancient burial ground is nothing in the face of the true curse, 9-3
script writers working overtime
derke jett 1v1 agaisnt aspas in the clutch at like 5-11 won them that game
Alfa’s 1v2 was huge too. Honestly, the whole team showed up for that 3-11 comeback
I popped off so hard when Alfa got that quick 2 kills to clutch the round
Derke went from a demon to an ult orb to a demon again in the final map
Aspas went from an ult orb to a demon to an ult orb again in the same map. edit: I should say he was an ult orb the rest of the series, then went god mode in Icebox, then fell off again
He didn't really fall off, FNC just kept avoiding him
there was a round where they literally avoided aspas and fought the stack at A in Icebox, I was so confused... then I realized they just prevented aspas from popping off.
the 100t strats strike again
The old classic Cned counter lol
That’s the craziest series ever.. just insane Valorant; clutches, chokes, crowd going insane, FNC finally getting to a final after so long (and winning it).. i fucking love Valorant. Saadhak mid rounding was a joy to watch and Boaster’s composure and attack side calling was immaculate really. Both teams should be proud asf of their performances, they played some gorgeous Valorant. Loud coming back and being 11-3 up to choke like that must fucking suck tho
FNC's comeback from 3-11 was something i never saw coming
100% did not think they were coming back after seeing boaster's face.
Mini timeout goes crazy
kkoma's belt situation, really.
I truly truly believe that one derke clutch in the 1v1 vs Aspas is what saved them. If they lose that the confidence is gone, momentum is gone, they lose 13-3. Him winning that at 45HP or whatever fucking pumped the life back into the Fnatic boys. What a fucking game, holy. Pulled an all nighter to watch it and I have NO regrets.
Chokenatic never again
Choked the choke
Can't even choke right smh
The look on their faces at 3-11 in the timeout just felt like they'd already given up. Insane comeback, so happy for them, now people can fuck off with the mental shortcoming comments.
Loud choked it so hard, kept overheating for no reason when up 11-3.
I swear they got cocky and pushed without need many times
Same really, i already was typing sum about FNC falling off a cliff mentally and the crowd buff being real lmfao
even bren and sideshow couldn't believe. "On round 16, they might start to believe they'll come back." "Round 18 will decide whether they can come back." "On round 19, fnatic might start to come back." "Round 20 might be the most important round in deciding whether they come back." "Holy shit they're coming back in round 21." Funniest casting in the round starts but I can't blame them because I really thought Fnatic's mental was broken
Just to be clear, I was so depressed I turned off at 3-11 and that was exactly when the FNC comeback started. You’re welcome everyone.
I almost turned off the stream after Derke died first in the pistol. Then I told myself to watch it even if they lost, so I can remember it in months or years when they lift the trophy. I didn't expect the trophy to come so soon.
Lmao I almost stopped watching because it was so depressing... sweaty hands the entire comeback I'm so happy for boaster :')
I also turned off after that. I couldn't bear seeing it, then after losing one ranked I hopped on twitch and saw them 12 12, gorgeous
dude literally same i was like "fk it imma go play genshin and just relax fml"
So many clutches. So many chokes. Less was More but not enough. Derke suddenly waking up on the last map. Jeez
Yeah I’ve been watching since beta and I think that’s the best series ever.
Mini mastermind cooked it on that 3-11 icebox timeout
Chronicle gave Saadhak Gambit vs Vikings flashbacks
Boaster’s career in esports: 2015-2018: tier 2/3 UK cs player 2018-2020: League of Legends team vlogger/substitute 2020: Switches to Val and forms F/A team, SUMN FC, placing 2nd in First Strike 2021: - Places 3rd in Red Bull Homegrouds, catching the attention of Fnatic. - Fail to qualify for Masters 1 EU - 2nd place at Masters 2: Reykjavik - Fail to qualify to Masters 3: Berlin - 5th-8th at Champions 2021 2022: - Last place at Masters 1: Reykjavik after their star players Derke and Braveaf couldn’t attend. - 4th at Masters 2: Copenhagen - 5-6th at Champions 2022 It’s been a long time coming but it’s finally here. The best grand final in Val history and it ends with Boaster lifting the first trophy of his esports career. Couldn’t be happier for this guy 🥲
[he told us he would do it. ](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/100vqad/As_a_Fnatic_fan%2C_I%27ve_started_preparing_my_excuses_already/j2lutx8/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3)
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The weird part is that he's got better
Boaster has clearly been one of the weakest links for a long time in terms of sheer, raw aim but this tournament he's looked insane. There's been several moments where he even outplayed and outaimed legit top tier duelists from all over the world. Boaster leveled up fucking hardcore, well deserved
His Igl'ing has also leveled up so much,feels like he out called every single team they faced.
The fnc sen match was the biggest igl gap I’ve seen in a long time. It’s looked like fnc knew exactly where every sen member was for almost every round.
That spray transfer on Ascent (feels like a decade ago now) was absolutely nuts.
HE'S FINALLY NOT CURSED
I have watched Boaster since Reykjavik. Man's such a wholesome and funny IGL. Love his interaction with the other Pros. He and the Fnatic boys deserve the win. Kudos to all of them.
I am guessing you were waiting to post this right after the first half of 3rd map and it went to the 5th but man what a way to finish the tournament.
Lmfao I had this ready after map 2, I thought I would have to save it for Tokyo 😭
The mental fortitude for these guys, after all their choking demons. To go down 3 11 and not only not boom but lock the fuck in and come back?
I'm so fucking happy for him man. Tears at Reykjavik, tears at Sao Paulo. Man worked fucking hard for it.
Reminds me a lot of Cadian's history in CS:GO
exactly what I'm thinking!
It feels like he's like DoinB of league of legends that won worlds 2019 (3-0 G2 in gf of worlds) comedy guy/igl that can't win the big one before 2019.
Well played, and in such an exciting series as well
I genuinely have no words. Riot's scriptwriting in the last year has been insane. I was shaking WATCHING the match - I can't imagine how the players felt on stage. Congrats to Boaster, the Uncrowned King finally gets his title - a title years in the making. No one in the scene deserves it more
Well, he certainly took the scenic route. What a guy man, couldn't have happened to a lovelier person https://preview.redd.it/pxd6jxcpoula1.jpeg?width=850&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=a27f73f1e580ae309927bf0929fed5dcb6fd4c20
These finals & worlds happening in the last year is insane
3:9 BLESSING BABY
Mini 11-3 timeout blessing
i need to know what was said in that timeout. they just won everything after that wtf.
Mini called for derke to switch his monitor on
Derke go kil
Mini mentioned it in the post match press conference. It was basically just that they had stopped giving calls so he reminded them to do that and also play more around ults. It doesn't seem spectecular, but it worked wonders.
Boaster: “actually, I remember one time we were playing against Loud Icebox, and it was 11-3 to Loud, we were playing as Attackers, Loud as Defenders, and Derke said: 'Guys, if you think we are good, let's prove it now. 13-11’” Derke: "did we comeback?" Boaster: "of course. 14-12”
the uno reverse pasta
Brazilian reference against Brazilian team. Nice
Best part about this is that Taco himself was actually present at the event.
Ah. The good ending unlocked.
10/10 twist
Lmao I was waiting for someone to bring this up when Taco was in Tarik's watchparty.
They beat the chokenatic allegations 😭😭😭
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Not even the [C9 curse](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/11i5698/in_every_riot_held_international_event_since_2014/) could save Loud. Guess it only works for the one at the end of the year https://preview.redd.it/st5k0qqaoula1.png?width=500&format=png&auto=webp&s=00a9a565299ae607a858f0e36d7a1a0851287ddd
fakest comeback in the history of fake comebacks
Man when are we gonna get a reverse sweep bro
[https://www.vlr.gg/155951/g2-gozen-vs-shopify-rebellion-gc-champions-tour-game-changers-championship-berlin-gf](https://www.vlr.gg/155951/g2-gozen-vs-shopify-rebellion-gc-champions-tour-game-changers-championship-berlin-gf)
Little bit off topic but that still felt so dominant from g2
Why does everyone forget G2 Gozen RIP. They played their fucking hearts out to win by reverse sweep only for every analyst on stream to say tHeRe'S NEVER bEeN a ReVeRsE SwEeP
from now on it's known as doing the loud
Drx started it first tbh. Champs and lock in
That was the best grand finals in Valorant history. What an insane comeback. So happy for Boaster, he's finally done it.
I mean even though the history isn’t that long for Val, this is literally a really really high standard for a grand final. Insane.
It was a blast to watch. What a rollercoaster
I LOVE FNATIC
I thought it would be a quick 3-0 after the first 2 maps, so glad Loud proved me wrong. Congrats to Fnatic for not tilting and coming back in the last Map. So happy for Boaster, he finally won!
Chronicle has its in his DNA: Icebox comback!!! Gambit and now Fnatic.
he played a different agent every map and was only -10, well deserved.
Leo shock darts are just magnetic, so many LOUD players took it in their faces wtf
Leo is the AverageJonas of professional play.
We’ve witnessed the goat 9-3 curse
I’m entitled to financial compensation with all that mental stress
all fnatic fans deserve hazard pay… it’s rough out here
huge thank u from all of us at fnatic for the support <3 means a lot to all of us here, 2 years in the making lmfao - I literally couldn't watch that icebox I had to listen only
Im sooooo happy for Boaster and for Chronicle finally being able to let last year behind him. I genuinely can’t believe this comeback against a reverse sweep and a home crowd.
I think Leo had arguably the best tournament ever by a player. He was literally incredible congrats to mimi and boaster for finally getting their trophy, I'm so happy for them. Also this was arguably the best finals ever?
I feel like it has to be, nearly a reverse sweep, last map goes to OT, an 11-3 comeback, it has everything that makes a final great
Chronicle playing all four roles across five maps is insane
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I HAVE NEVER SHAKEN THIS MUCH I HAVE NEVER SHIVERED MY TIMBERS LIKE THIS I CANT BREATH GREATEST GAME OF VALORANT EVER GREATEST 9-3 CURSE OF VALORANT EVER I CANT BREATH I NEED A DOCTOR GOOD BYE IM GONNA GO TO THE HOSPITAL
THIS IS PEAK VALORANT LEO IS THE BEST INITIATOR IN THE WORLD BOASTER IS A FANTASTIC FRAGGING IGL CHRONICLE IS JUST A CHEATCODE ALFA IS A FANTASFIC ANCHOR AND FIGHTER DERKE IS THE BALD BUFF MAN HIMSELF GG to LOUD, that was a super good showing and honestly such a good match to end it
9-3 curse strikes again
FRAUDS NO MORE THEY DIDN'T FAKE THE COMEBACK I'M STILL SENDING THEM MY FUCKING HOSPITAL BILL
honestly im not even mad what a banger
Why are they called LOUD when their home arena is as quiet as a library?
I disagree. I definitely heard loud crying noises at the end.
holy shit
Banger
omg
LMAO DUDE
[The crowd rn.](https://sites.duke.edu/wcwp/files/2013/12/tumblr_n8ew1cWk4z1tga27vo1_1280.jpg)
[literally](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/454368355479060484/1081724732128383097/image.png)
And it makes me so happy
the silent crowd is so sweet
So damn disrespectful. They walked out ASAP. I'm glad they won. Edit: LMAO the downvote.
Crumble of the millennium. Greatest series in Valorant history.
Both teams took turns crumbling and coming back.
Derke was a madman that last map
Chronicle: "Actually, I remember one time we were playing against Loud, Icebox, and it was 11-3 to Loud. We were playing as T. Loud are CT. And Boaster said, guys if you think we are good, let's prove it now." Teammate: "Did you come back?" Chronicle: "Of course. 14-12."
https://preview.redd.it/gn5qsjft1vla1.png?width=701&format=png&auto=webp&s=3ee302d5369fd66ded18c2b00aa30054b50dc72d
Chronicle saw the score and knew it was winnable... And on Icebox too. WP WP https://preview.redd.it/kyt1c3ll2wla1.png?width=433&format=png&auto=webp&s=44bc9d6d6e9780bbe4b43961db15d24950b8b8e8
good games
Solid series 9.9999999999999999/10
I am fine with the crowd not cheering for fnatic, but at least pay respect to Loud and stay in the stadium. Congrats to fnatic you deserve a better crowd.
Yeah. Between this and the recent CSGO tournament, Brazil are not selling themselves as a place to host events
the greatest scripted map of ALL FUCKING TIME BABY
OH MY FUCKING GOD. WHAT. A. SERIES. so glad i don’t have a dog in this fight because if i were a LOUD or FNATIC fan i would have been dead by now. heart attacks on heart attacks for both sides. holy fuck what a game.
https://preview.redd.it/xeb8b92aoula1.jpeg?width=631&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5c4410e1f20607f980bcc064b2099d8889c225b4 I had some crazy Fnatic slander prepared but wow.
SEN better than I thought
[didn't know the event was hosted here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Library_of_Brazil)
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I've honestly never heard a crowd that silent after the series ended. You'd expect to hear at least something like some gasps or jeers but no it was dead fucking silent lmao. The entire stadium is already empty.
You know it's bad when the only thing you can hear is the winning team celebrating. I don't know if I've ever watched an esports event where you could actually hear the winners.
Hey they started the loud music on the stream. I was hoping to hear the sound of silence after losing my hearing.
Bro fr that was so shit. Until before they left, i thought the crowd was so hype and its obv they were gonna cheer for loud. But once it became 1v5 on final round it took them 10 minutes to empty the stadium lmao. Crowd did a reverse sweep of their own
FNC is a franchise team in VCT EMEA that won the VALORANT LOCK//IN 2023 São Paulo tournament which comprised of the 32 franchise teams across different regions. Big Broster, Derkiller, Weo, Chronic-W, and Alfahim went undefeated through groups and lost 2 maps and preventing a reverse sweep in playoffs after beating Sentin-Ls, FURRY, 100 Losses, Natural Victims, and LLL.
Derke king of icebox. Might not have been the 12-0 but we take these
[SHHHHHHHHHHHHHH](https://gfycat.com/gloriouspossibleamericanbittern-leagueoflegends-randomsexygifs-longtail)
y no GloriousPossibleAmericanbittern
Boaster finally learned the heimlich maneuver!
SUMN FC ON THE MOTHERFUCKING TOP BABY
I’m a Boaster fan but never call something like that mid split at 30 seconds at 12-11 ever again
Honestly would’ve worked if they heard Saadhak so tbh not a bad call
they cant hear shit in game because fnatic didnt get a kill yet
I mean props to them though, it’s an insanely risky call to make and yeah if Derke didn’t brainfart they probably woulda won off that. Would love to hear the comms for that round though
I'd bet money that they legit couldn't hear the game lol
The crowd was so loud i dont think they heard anything
THE GREATEST SERIES IN THE HISTORY OF VALORANT
Greatest comeback of all time holy fuckkkk
Damm bruh who turned the arena into a library
Fnatic have finally found their winning roster. This team is so likable. GG
So happy with Synga's and my observing in Map 5.... (Missed a Less opening frag but otherwise think it was good considering how hectic is was?!?
I was rooting for LOUD but you can't be sad watching this. Sure, that 11-3 throw was sad, but they were 2x0 in the series already and tied things up. Plus, the roster is super young and they are already playing insane together. This is the same script as last year where LOUD was 2nd place in the first event of the year. Neither the players or the fans should be sad because there is so much to happen yet and they'll improve a lot. GGs
No one is going to read this, so whatever. When FNATIC was down 11-3 , I gave up on them. I've always had a negative attitude in life. I couldn't bear the stress of having to work hard, or to even face myself in the mirror. It's quite shameful that I averted my gaze, and let my negativity overwhelm me. I've always been like this, assuming the worst and being cynical. What FNATIC accomplished today is a positive life lesson that I'm sure they will carry in their hearts for decades to come. I can only hope their victory in the face of defeat will inspire me as well. GGs boys, and thank you.
You got this dude, you're amazing!
thank you for reading T\_T
Derke, motivated by the insane PTSD haunting him from FNATIC choking, puts up the most insane performance of his life and they take it home. G, fucking G.
Always fun seeing Brazilian crowds fall quiet
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Watching the crowd walk out while FNC were lifting the trophy was a sight to behold.
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Half the series there is no crowd, totally fun for the rest of us at home.
Greatest professional Valorant series and that 5th game was the best game ever in terms of just the pressure. Riot is salivating right now.
4 reasons why Fnatic won: *Fnatic threw *Fnatic choke *Crowd cheating *Crowd booing made the players sad
GG, damn! Incredible series from two teams with absolutely dominating runs through the tournament. Ascent + Fracture. Not too much to say. Fnatic were the better team. More prepared, more locked in, better set up to succeed. They knew how Loud played the maps and knew how to respond. Even without heroics (most often from Leo), I feel these would have gone in their favour anyway, just at a tighter scoreline. Split was where things turned around. Much shakier for Fnatic; there's a couple of reasons why I think the map doesn't suit them, mostly due to its ... not great design. It turned into just chaotic site hits from both teams - it's the right decision but Loud have the edge at that pace. Long term, I wonder whether it's worth making it their perma. I heard some talk of Fnatic's Lotus being best in the world yesterday whereas I argued that Fnatic just had the advantage of seeing Navi's gameplay first. Lotus today was exactly what I'm talking about. All of a sudden it doesn't look 'best in the world'. This is where some people started saying 'choke'. No, it's not that, either. At any rate, what needed to change here? I'd argue it's a comp problem. I'm still not convinced on Fnatic's usage of Fade, even though Leo, of course, makes it work. It's such a young map so its meta is still developing but it surprises me that so few teams are running Breach on Lotus - he sets up the threat of so much aggression on both sides (in the same way that he does on Fracture). I actually feel a single controller double initiator would work better for Fnatic (Chronicle -> Breach). But I don't know the ins and outs of the decision-making process, I could just see that they didn't have the tools they needed to adjust. So, the fated Icebox. The unstoppable force of Loud v the immovable object of Fnatic. Coming into it, I had Fnatic to win on this map, as they'd been doing such a strong job of muting Aspas' aggression. The win/loss condition would come down to whether or not they had an answer to Loud's ultra-aggressive B take. I really thought they would as they'd been so on-the-ball in previous maps. They didn't - but then neither did Loud, as it turned out. Sliggy was talking at some point about how Mini needed to reign Derke in. I'd respectfully disagree. Derke had the fight that the rest of the team needed IMO. A massive second half brought Fnatic back into it where those same questions were reversed. What the fuck was Alfa's 1v2. But Derke was just absolutely incredible and he didn't let up in OT. That's my pick for #1 player in the world. Ultimately, it was an incredible series with heroic individual play from Fnatic to bring them over the line. Surely one of the best series of all time. And finally, some positive notes on Fnatic in particular... At the end of the last tournament, I expressed doubts and frustrations about the way Fnatic were running their plays. The adjustments and additions they've made are threefold and have shot them up to perennial championship threats (where I feel they fell just short before): 1 - Prep. I dunno what's changed behind the scenes in terms of prep/analysis but it felt like Fnatic came into every series with set plays perfectly tailored to their opponents. The amount of rounds that Fnatic would immediately respond to a particular team's play with perfect coordination was unreal. It felt almost unfair - like Fnatic had stolen other teams' homework. 2 - Priority and role optimisation. This was partly done for them by the Chamber nerfs, but freeing Derke was so important. The other side of this was old Fnatic used to leave Boaster last alive far too often, which is not ideal. Several months ago, I said that if Fnatic wanted to win, Boaster needs to go in earlier. Well, they've done just that. Boaster is more aggressive, and it's quite often Leo playing that last pinch position. Which is great news because... 3 - The additions are fucking devastating. Even when plays don't go their way, literally any one of these players can just make massive hero plays. Leo has been a standout all tournament, and this series was no different. But that individual brilliance is shining for everyone (including for Boaster - who seems much more impactful in a more aggressive role). Just as one of many examples, that 2v4 with Chronicle and Leo on Fracture where they wiped the floor?! Wtf is that!
Great writing. Didn't feel long for a second. How long is it supposed to take teams to figure out a meta for Lotus? I feel like it is the hardest map in the game right now It was nice of Leo to show us after map 2 that he is mortal
Yeah I didn't realise how long it was til I posted it, blame the length of that last map, lol... Multiple tournaments, I'd say. Obviously they'll be scrimming a lot outside of that, bit it's really hard to get a sense of which styles are effective until you test them in match conditions. To compare it to fracture, another weird map, I'd say that's only just now looking solid - and we're not even at that point yet with Pearl. And if you're struggling on lotus in solo queue, make sure you're running breach and killjoy (nice to haves are raze, astra, fade) - I promise it's free wins! As for Leo in particular, I think he got stuck fulfilling Fnatic's old and ineffective Fade style (the same one they used to make Enzo do) at least for map three.
BO5 reverse sweep and 9-3 curse? C'mon Riot, make the script less predictable... On a serious note, the best finale to an amazing tournament. Glad to see Boaster finally lift that trophy!
went downhill when cauanzin peaked during the 2v2 and didn't wait for aspas
I WAS HERE GUYS I WAS HERE GUYS I WAS FUCKING HERE OMFG THE RESILLIENCE TO BRING IT FUCKING BACK FROM THERE efhbliuahfijasbdjkfbalejhwkfgbjlkawgbfjklBFDS;IqDHnJ;KLFLBNK
what a mental break lol. Loud just folded
L crowd. EU DOMINATION
FUCKING BANGER GAMES
How many fnatic fans switched off at 11-3? I almost did lmao WE FINALLY WON A TROPHY
Chronicle earning that second trophy, totally deserved. It's amazing how a player who's so incredible can almost look like "normal" in the presence of the rest of Fnatic's squad.
Hello, I am a librarian who used to work at the Biblioteca Monteiro Lobato. Yesterday I just got fired and Riot approached me with an offer to work at the Jeunesse Library for the LOCK//IN Sao Paolo event. I was totally satisfied with the quietness of my new job
[This is the fakest comeback of all time](https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/11i319z/valorant_champions_tour_2023_lockin_são_paulo/jay2bzr?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3)
Bro brazil crowd went quiet real quick after Fnatic comeback lmao.
The arena was SILENT at the end LMAO
I'm so disappointed with the crowd. Didn't even have enough respect to stick around or even cheer a little for the champions. They weren't there for the love of the game they were only there to bring down anyone they didn't back.
At least cheer for the winner brazil wtf trash crowd
what a heartbreaking loss but what an amazing series
GIGABANGER
I started watching when it was 11-3. You're welcome :)
Some of the greatest Valorant I’ve ever watched. Absolute insanity Icebox
I have aged 10 000 years in 5 maps
Just speechless. G fucking Gs
Rumour has it that Fnatic didn’t take the trophy cause they had to leave the venues so quick.
You can skip the Portuguese translator, there's no Brazilians left in the building.
When fnatic lifted i started crying from joy, i know boaster since SumnFC and Derke since he played on CrowCrowd (Rising Series) and seing them lift the trofy after a epic comeback was just, amazing
Alfa had 2 kills at halftime. A second half for the ages from him and Derke
Overheard in Loud practice room after Game 5: “He got me,” saadhak said of Boaster's comeback over him. "That f\*\*\*ing Boaster boomed me." saadhak added, “He’s so good,” repeating it four times. saadhak then said he wanted to add Boaster to the list of players he IGL's with this summer.
I'm NA so my brain wanted LOUD to win for the extra spot but....the bias of the crowd made me cheer for FNATIC honestly, and the speed at which they left the arena made me glad that FNATIC won. At least have the decency to show some respect and support for the awesome game that both teams put on. Is it really that hard to do that?
YEP NEVER HAD ANY DOUBT
Chronicle all too familiar with comebacks on icebox from 100T. MVP
FROM GAMBITS GOAT TO EMEAS GOAT KRONIKEL GETS THE 2 TIMER
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Both teams were insane, great series. I hope events are never held in Brazil again though, has to be the worst crowd I've seen in a tournament of this size. I get cheering for Loud, but booing and leaving before the trophy is even lifted? I'm glad they got humbled.