Top 10 Players Of VCT Pacific Stage 1 Group Stage

The first phase of the VCT Pacific Stage 1 tournament has ended, and only six teams remain. Let’s go over the top performers of the Group Stage. 

Kim “MaKo” Myeong-kwan

The highest-performing player in the entire Pacific region is DRX’s Controller player, MaKo. The veteran had been one of the top players in the region until the team declined. However, MaKo played a crucial role in DRX’s rise back to the top. He has been displaying masterclass performances on Viper. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 245
• Performance Rating: 1.28
• Average Combat Score: 230.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.47
• Most Played Agents: Viper, Omen

Kang “BeYN” Ha-bin

BeYN is the newest DRX recruit at only 20 years old. After being promoted from the organization’s academy team, BeYN is already performing like a Tier 1 player. His aim and flicks have been on point throughout Stage 1. He is finding massive impact despite playing the Controller role. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 245
• Performance Rating: 1.20
• Average Combat Score: 201.3
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.30
• Most Played Agents: Omen, Brimstone, Sova

Byung-chul “BuZz” Yu

The top three positions have been dominated by DRX players, as the South Korean squad finished the Group Stage with a 5-0 record. The team’s Duelist, BuZz, takes third place. He boats one of the highest First Blood Percentages, meaning he’s not afraid to get in there and take an opening duel. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 245
• Performance Rating: 1,17
• Average Combat Score: 254.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.24
• Most Played Agents: Raze, Jett

Aaron “mindfreak” Leonhart 

Despite the return of Jinggg and his star-studded teammates, something and f0rsaken, mindfreak is actually Paper Rex’s highest-rated player of the event. He has one of the highest KAST (Killed, Assisted, Survived, Traded) statistics in the league, at 80%. The Indonesian had numerous multi-kill rounds that propelled Paper Rex to the Playoffs. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 233
• Performance Rating: 1.15
• Average Combat Score: 207.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.20
• Most Played Agents: Omen, Brimstone, Viper

Khalish “d4v41” Rusyaidee

Paper Rex’s “Ol’ Reliable” Initiator, d4v41, has been pumping out numbers alongside mindfreak. The 25-year-old has been very well-rounded, providing immense impact in most statistical indicators. In particular, he has been a menace playing his trusty Skye, his most-played agent. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 233
• Performance Rating: 1.15
• Average Combat Score: 218.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.18
• Most Played Agents: Skye, Killjoy, Omen

Maksim “Jemkin” Batorov

Jemkin only recently made a breakthrough in the Tier 1 Valorant scene, joining Rex Regum Qeon ahead of the 2024 season. Despite some inexperience playing on stage, Jemkin has been RRQ’s over-performing player and is the main reason why the team could pick up three wins in the first place. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 244
• Performance Rating: 1.14
• Average Combat Score: 236.4
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.26
• Most Played Agents: Jett, Raze

Koji “Laz” Ushida 

28-year-old Japanese veteran has been leading the team by example. Despite burdening in-game leader duties, Laz is also ZETA’s top performer. Unfortunately, the remainder of the roster is having difficulties fitting in, resulting in ZETA’s early exit from the Stage 1 tournament. Still, Laz is fragging on the server even though he’s pushing 30. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 299
• Performance Rating: 1.13
• Average Combat Score: 2.12.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.16
• Most Played Agents: Chamber, Killjoy, Viper

Adrian “invy” Reyes

Team Secret exceeded expectations, and surprisingly qualified for the Playoffs. This feat would not be achieved without invy’s immaculate performance throughout the Group Stage. The Filipino Initiator leads the “Assists Per Round” statistics, meaning he is always setting up kills for his teammates. At the same time, he is also fulfilling his quota for kills. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 338
• Performance Rating: 1.12
• Average Combat Score: 205.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.06
• Most Played Agents: KAY/O, Breach, Viper

Jeremy “Jremy” Cabrera

Jremy trails his teammate, invy, in the top ten performers of the Pacific region. Being Team Secret’s primary Duelist, Jremy helped the team through the Group Stage with one of the highest Average Combat Scores in the league. He also has the highest First Blood percentage among all players. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 338
• Performance Rating: 1.11
• Average Combat Score: 247.3
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.14
• Most Played Agents: Raze, Jett

Jittana “JitboyS” Nokngam

JitboyS has been popping off playing his Controller agents, finding himself as the tenth highest-rated player in VCT Pacific Stage 1. The Thai has the second-highest headshot percentage, at 39%, and a clutch rate of 26%, which is also second in the league. JitboyS has been incredibly reliable for the Talon squad, who will be making their first Playoff appearance. 

• Number of Rounds Played: 284
• Performance Rating: 1.11
• Average Combat Score: 210.7
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.14
• Most Played Agents: Omen, Harbor, Viper

Among this list of players, only two, Laz and Jemkin, will miss the Playoff stage of the event. DRX players dominate the list, mainly because the Korean squad won almost all of their games.

Header: DRX