The ENTIRE STORY Behind EDG's VCT Championship 

W thumbnail, kk truly is the peak of human evolution

One of the best videos on EDG champs. This video covered their team the most out of all the others I've watched, and really looked into their journey not only highlighting player-wise, but as a team, with tactical and team-building insight. There's a saying that improvement is not linear. People said it was a 'slump' and the 'end' for EDG, but I've always said that 'slump' was them improving. This trophy was a long time coming, but they definitely deserved it this year.

that is quite the thumbnail

29:03 I wouldn’t call it a rumor. Both Haodong and Alecks confirmed it

EDG’s Kayo, Sova, Cypher, Omen comp is so strong, it literally has everything you need. Play making, info gathering, flashes, counters, delays, lurk, it’s almost like the dualist position is going to become just a flex spot in general where you go hey man you’re good at the game play whoever you’ll be the most cracked with.

Man you're my favorite Valorant RU-vid analyst as you don't go over rounds, but concepts as a whole. Never even got into Valorant but you're content always makes me feel like a tactical genius (yes I know if I actually tried to play I'd be like a deer in headlights but I can dream). Keep up the awesome work, and I'm excited to see if 100T will recognize your skills!

Love the analysis. Pointed out a lot of major ideas I had when it came with the direction of EDG. As soon as I saw them back in 2022, I thought they had the potential of the former DRX squad; excellent team play and quick executes. I was a bit skeptical swapping out Haodong since to me he was China’s MaKo, but Simon was definitely the missing puzzle piece. Great video

The real evolution was kangkangs hand tape

Props to you, bro. This is by far the most thorough analysis of EDG since they entered the international stage. I've seen videos that were sometimes a bit inaccurate, but this one’s the real deal. You even provided evidence of the incremental changes they made, with before-and-after comparisons of their gameplay, showing how they improved and whatnot. I also liked that the video wasn’t just about KK-you highlighted the strengths (and weaknesses) of the other members as well. That said, I wouldn’t mind if you made a video focused solely on KK. Just saying, in case you plan to make one in the future. Afterall, he is the GOAT. Anyway, I agree with you on a lot of points-especially how EDG trusted the roster they had at the start (with Smoggy) and made a few adjustments to address what they lack. Building and maintaining team chemistry is an invaluable asset. To add to your video, I’d like to emphasize the impact of the IGL change as well. As someone who watches the minimap a lot, I think Nobody’s calls had a huge impact, supporting the team’s individual mechanics. Their calls, especially in that last round at Sunset against SEN, were spot on. Smoggy did a great job sealing the deal. It truly shows how much EDG has grown from their losses earlier this year. It's just like that 5-26 never happened. In my opinion, the turning point was their match against PRX. That win boosted their confidence, helping them dominate through the grand finals as the top seed and eventually take it all. At least, that’s my take after watching a few minutes of their translated documentary.

This video really shows how qualified Platoon is for a francshise coaching position. In my 3-4 years of looking at valorant esports content. Platoon is the only one that I believe has the eyes for it. His insights are a quality asset that a top coach should have. He uses all sorts of tools to help analysis, stats, teamplay, chemistry, mechanically. You know how some people only look at stats to assess a team? or just looking at comps or looking only on the individual players? Even if he may not have the experience for it, his knowledge about the fundamental of creating success in deeply rooted. I hope to see the fruits and flowers of his work eventually. The best tress will eventually produce the best fruits. Right now, Platoon has establish the roots and the stems. I hope that you find your success, wherever, whenever it is. Even if I am some random user on youtube comment, I appreciated your valuable insights, from the bottom of my heart.

this might be the best video you've made yet. great work brother!

It really felt like EDG went from decent to the best within a month. Awesome video like always!

Best video on EDG's Champions journey!!! Keep up the good work👊

The thumbnail was actually really good

I always found EDG cracked just not able to beat the top tier teams who've been around t1 longer but they proved themselves as some of the best.

thx for your explanation of this! Now it makes sense for everything

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The Tacticsl Evolution of EDG and KangKang

EDG was first scene in Champions Berlin, 2021, they weren’t successful and Champions, Istanbul, 2022 were also weren’t successful. And then they pop off in Top 8 in 2023. Didn’t win in champions Los Angles, 2023. And finally clutch it out with the new roster, finally wining champions Seoul, 2024. Made respects to Kang Kang. And Congrats to their first major win this year. Edit: S1Mon is their best sub this year for setting up towards success. Even if he low frags, his execution for his team was something unheard of. I couldn’t fine any research for EDG participating in Champions 2021 unfortunately. But I really thought that they were the only Chinese team came Berlin.

Kangkang peak human form confirmed according to the thumbnail.

Clearly lots of NA, EMEA fanboys are still crying about EDG winning Champs.. Womp, womp lol

the thumbnail is CRAZY

"Going to Champions 2024, nobody thought Edg would be a threat" only him? Glad that everyone else thought they were a threat.

Ever since from Tokyo masters from KangKang being oping God to being the best hard entering duelist in the world.

Yooo Platon I would love to see a breakdown on why did Team Heretics lose 3 finals on 2024. I feel like it could be a good video!

this is top notch val content

Every since champs 2022, I had a dream

wild thumbnail 💀

every video i watch i wonder how you only got 35k subs

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Kinda strange why you didnt put G2 in, the only team that has decisively beaten them in the entire VCT Champs. I personally think sth "ticked" when they lost that third game to G2, it felt like EDG was finally gettin what it takes to be the word champions. Without G2 I do not think EDG would win VCT Champs at all, especially if they came up against LEV like when they did vs FUT. No offense but EDG pre-G2's loss is a completely different beast than when they were beating Team Heretics in the finals, and without that G2 loss I think Team Heretics (prolly LEV is more likely tbh) would of been crowned VCT champs instead of 4 times losers..

EDG ARE THE GOATS

great video

if you translate this video in chinese and uopload it on a chinese social media(you can contact someone who has already an account with subs)this video would blow up

They needed a white jersey

very good vid

wanted to see benjy win! :(

Seemoan is the goat man

W vid

Who is Edward and why is he gaming?? 😐

Neon is the reason why EDG looked good at champs. Kangkang has been dominating with her ever since Riot decided to make her overpowered. Once she gets nerfed, EDG wont be as great anymore

so EDG once a monkey (according to the thumbnail)

What do you mean 2g is the best team in the world

No views in 20 seconds? Bro fell off

Edg aren't the best itw, very good team that had a massive run in champs, repeatable? Unlikely. top 5 team? Maybe.

FIrst :)

Edg sucks. How can people even acknowledge them as a good team when they just abused neon to win champs. When she actually gets proper nerfs I doubt they will ever place high again

You ignored the biggest (literally) factor for EDG WIN , which was ARDIIS . HE MADE THEM WIN . BRICK BY BRICK