GEARThe Grand Final Drama: Overtime on Map 3
The Grand Final was everything a Counter-Strike Major decider should be. After trading blowout map wins on Mirage and Dust2, the series came down to a pulse-pounding decider on Inferno.
Down 11-12 in regulation, it was m0NESY who found two lightning-quick AWP opening picks in Apartments to force overtime. In the extra rounds, NiKo anchored the B-site with clinical Deagle and AK-47 multi-kills, refusing to let the trophy slip away once again.
Rookie prodigy kyousuke proved ice-cold under pressure, finishing with a 1.24 rating across the playoffs and cementing his status as one of the most exciting young talents in tier-1 Counter-Strike.
“Years of heartbreak, Boston 2018 memories, and close calls were washed away in a single confetti storm. NiKo finally has his Major, and m0NESY has cemented his legacy as a generational AWPer.”
Key Takeaways from Falcons' Major Run
1. NiKo's Career Milestone
After over a decade of elite competitive play, NiKo completes his trophy cabinet with the most prestigious prize in all of Counter-Strike.
2. m0NESY's Major MVP Run
Awarded tournament MVP with an unbelievable 1.39 playoff rating, out-dueling every opposing AWPer across three elimination series.
3. Strategic Masterclass
Coaching and calling from the veteran core kept Falcons calm during multiple double-overtime deciders throughout the Champions Stage.
How NiKo & m0NESY Play
NiKo (Rifler)
- eDPI: 560 (400 DPI × 1.4 Sens)
- Mouse: Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro
- Keyboard: Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL
- Resolution: 1280×960 4:3 stretched
m0NESY (AWPer)
- eDPI: 920 (400 DPI × 2.3 Sens)
- Mouse: Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
- Keyboard: Corsair K65 RGB MINI
- Resolution: 1280×960 4:3 stretched