Why Can't Asia Win a VALORANT Trophy? 

sorry for my voice in this video, i am a bit sick atm :(( do you guys think pacific will win a trophy this year? I hope so

Perhaps the biggest area where Pacific is lacking is mental strength under pressure. In a BO5, having a player who can inspire the team is a big advantage, and Boostio and Zellsis are definitely deserving of it. Looking at the Pacific team as a whole, they do not have any players with that kind of energy, so their patience is weakened.

Honestly, if GenG maintain this form, i will say they are the team with the highest chance of winning a tournament. They clearly do not lack in the mechanical department and are clearly a much more flexible team than other top pacific teams have in the past. Like, Prx has their aggression and combo plays and Drx with their discipline and set plays, the only 2 teams that could have realistically won in the past. However, GenG clearly doesn't have that sort of identity. They don't have a mould that they want to keep. Even now, we clearly just remember them for their cracked aim rather than their play style or anything. They have shown that they can play slow which can be seen on maps like ascent and they can also play quick like they did against Sen on split in the upper finals and they literally fought against Prx aggression with aggression of their own and won it. It feels weird that a top pacific team doesn't have a distinct style that they will always follow but maybe this is the way because they can't be figured out like other pacific teams in the past.

Jinggg has returned to PRX again, but if PRX still cannot win the international trophy, PRX will definitely need to change something (substitute players, assistants, and mental coaches).

This one's gonna hurt

The prx loss in last champions was really heart breaking, i remember every streamer I watched at that time was like "heart says eg", and I was like I don't care about nationality and all and I want prx to win. I have never cared for a team to win so much. But in the end I guess eg was just better.

after having watched APAC lose so many chances, i cant help but want to support them in shanghai and seoul. every single team is just so charismatic and i feel so bad seeing them lose time and time again. hopefully shanghai is PRX's chance.

It is insanely interesting, EU is known for their structure and strategy, Pacific is known for their unique comps and playstyle, Americas/NA is known for being able to combine the two into a blend that leads to several trophies. It's interesting because DRX was known as the team so structured it hurt them, yet GenG reminds me more of NA, taking the best of that structure playstyle and mixing it with individual talents and unique agression (like PRX) to a good style. I think GenG lost not because of style but because of experience. In my eyes, they're trophy hopefuls this year

Man even if prx has jinggg, i still cant think they're going to win, but in apac we trust, great vid as always.

the only way we can make pacific win a BO5 if BOTH teams in the grand final are pacific. Personally it sucks for me because I've been a SEN fan since the sinatraa days, and I'm from South East Asia and also rooting for paper rex, so seeing them in that lower final at madrid was weird. The fact that they have gotten top 4 in 5 international tournaments and COULD'VE won 2 trophies is heartbreaking. Paper Rex need to know that their play style does work but only works to a certain amount of time. Thankfully I think they do know since they played more slower and default rounds, but They need to stop changing their comp in a BO5 grand final. Teams just won't get caught off guard with that and they will 100% adapt to prx's comp change.

GenG (or any korean team really) winning champs in Seoul would be one of the best esports storylines of all time

champions 2023 repeated in madrid. prx/apac wins upper final against eg/americas and gets a 2 map ban adv. geng/apac wins upper final against sen/americas also gets a 2 map ban adv. hopefully geng and prx get back on track with jingg back on the roster

Well, maybe the curse will finally be lifted when an APAC team qualifies for a grand final through the lower bracket

GenG are so talented and complete I cant imagine them not winning one eventually

Before asking why they haven’t won a tournament yet, why don’t we start with international bo5s. Imo the biggest problem is that in a bo5, they always get figured out by the 3rd/4th set. Even with a 4-8 half, geng had momentum and looked to be able to comeback on split. But somewhere along the 2nd half, johnqt finally got the download on how geng read the game, and helped drag Sen across split and they used that momentum to roll thru icebox. There r many more examples of this across the few years of vct we’ve had

Honestly do think the way things are going, GenG have the highest shot at lifting a trophy for apac. As much as I want to believe in our boys in purple (prx) especially with jinggg back, I feel that teams in the higher echelons of vct are better suited to counter what they build their identity on, their W Gaming style. Teams like FNC, current-age SEN, and even GenG to a fault, are so well rounded when it comes to rotating around how they play, no matter what kind of pacing it facilitates. but we'll see in the coming tournaments. There's so much young blood in the vct now more than ever just in madrid, so honestly so many teams have a chance at lifting the trophy.

if its gonna be any year its gonna be this year, prx coming back to their main core and GENG finding their place in pacific means that this might be their highest chance of winning at shanghai as both pacific contenders are at full strength and have made grand finals and nearly won

This video was all we needed thaks commend, ik which region's winning next masters

johnqt having the winning frag for the madrid finals was honestly so poetic and absolute cinema! mad props to gen g though, they were amazing to watch

PRX vs Fpx troll in Breeze GenG vs Sen trolling in Bind

The challenge of Asia winning a VALORANT trophy often boils down to the regional competitive ecosystem. Historically, the development and support for esports infrastructure, including coaching, strategic analysis, and player development, have been more established in regions like North America, Europe and more recently Brazil. This foundation allows teams from these regions to innovate and adapt quickly to the evolving meta of the game. While Asia has a strong culture of gaming and immense talent, the disparity in resources dedicated to the professional development and support for teams can be a significant factor in their international performance. However, the gap is narrowing and it wouldn't be surprising to see Asian teams rise to the top in the near future.

Not the s0m cove shorty clip 😢

Gotta remember that Pacific is a region never known for their FPS plays. Back in CSGO, the best squad was Tyloo but even they couldn't make a playoffs of an international tournament. We can't be basing the FPS accolades against the MOBAs/RTS accolades. Those have been born and bred into the system. Apparently when you walk into any PC bang in Korea, you only see League posters everywhere. There isn't a huge CS or Valorant as big as League or SC2 in there. This is the same basically in all the big countries in Pacific (China, Indonesia, Philippines etc.) Even MLBB is bigger than CS2.

Hopimg T1 winning Shanghai cause xccurate effort train 2 years only to following up this game meta is insane man , bro should take that trophyyy .

Honestly I have everything in T1 stocks atm. I think they're a lock for Shanghai and they may have the highest chance of winning out of any team. They're flexible, they have a CS legend on their team who's in contention for best opper in the world atm, they have their very own vibes merchant flex player in Rossy, they have one of the best duelist's in Pacific, an incredibly promising rookie and an experienced esports player as their IGL, with a case to be made for the best Lotus in the world atm. I think the combined experience, firepower, mental strength, flexibility and strategy could definitely mean a trophy for T1

I feel like in Valorant the fact that a bracket reset doesnt exist that going through upper's gives a technical advantage but the momentum from the lower's is just tooooo much it seemes tbh. Sure getting 2 bans is an advantage but map pool is really only a problem for the first tournament

Geng are similar to 2022 loud, both surprised reaching the finals and were not mentally ready to win a gf, i can see them winning champs as well.

3:15 i still remember PRX is strong in bind with this comp, but get destroyed by FPX 😭

pacific needs to implement igls. they are crucial for success. theres a reason every team game implements them. its significantly harder with everyone doing what one person could

Holy the thumbnail did jinggg good

Okay liked the video now gonna watch.

maybe they need to merge every best Duelist player From Asian Like Forsaken, Jingg, kangkang, Texture, Same Like Blue Lock

experience is the best teacher. i believe pacific will overcome this someday

Seeing GenG win in Seoul would awesome

THIS felt more of a story then as to why and how

I'm gonna say its a also a matter of physical stamina looking at most pacific teams their NA and EU counterparts are looking more fit than they are.

Honestly, this year the chances of a Pacific Affair in the Grand Finals of a International VCT Tournament are so so high.

The time will come for Pacific

i really thought GENG was gonna win it all.

they fall under pressure at the most crucial moment, GenG on round 5, prx, on the mid of tourney, while EMEA and NA thrive with it, thats the biggest factor, like they can defeat any EMEA and NA top team in a dominate way through the tourney, but once its on final, they choke

king jingg is bacK!!!!

There's almost 50-60 rounds in 3-0 bo5. That almost as long as a scrimming session, at the map 4 and map 5, the opponent already used to the pace and habits.

tears started welling up my eyes from 8:00 *sniffs sniffs :')

geng really needed a zellsis to maintain their mental

Not the suygetsu clip 😭

you are my goat commend are you coming to EMEA League?

this man is insane

I think it is because of better coaches on NA. The exception would be overwatch where korean players dominate

there is still one piece of the puzzle missing in prx

Because NA and EU always play at their home while Pacific deals with jetlag every single international tournament

wake up babe Commend dropped a new banger

I’d argue if geng went against a team other than sentinels or potentially stronger than sen i thimk theyd win. SEN are just too gritty. Theyre like the old memphis grizzlies who likes to grind it out in a close match. A team that would win many clutches. Thats because they had the hardest road to the championship. If it is any other team they would 100% win or even if its the old fnatic who sometimes also struggle mentally

GenG lost this Masters because of Bind, not because of Icebox...

Pacific teamz needs to hire some nutritionists os sum. They get really fatigue in later late bo5

Because their best team (prx) loves trolling in finals

they need to invest in performance coaches and sports psychologists

This is what doubleift said during league's initial phase. Give it a year or two we will see china and korea dominating all the tournaments.

It's like other commenters said asia didn't have a good history in CS. That rlly causes their performance in val not as good as other region. Tho i will say they are rlly improving. Also for CN imagine late playing val for 2 years.

the song that starts at 6:00 I think its a remix of a pokemon song but what is it?

I think Pacific in both last grand finals was just one clutch away from giving the trophy

The cove 💀, I rember ☠️

Pain, Secret lost to this.. Just kidding too bad for our APAC brothers

I feel it's lack of plan B and mental strength

Prx with jinggg and gen.g with more experience after madrid pacific about to change the world

Idk man. It doesnt really matter tbh. As long as pacific keeps having podium finishes, I think it's still good

I’m confident that if Something were in Tokyo, PRX at least makes the grand finals. I still think Fnatic take the trophy but I don’t think it would have been against EG

In jingg we trust.

They are the final boss!

cant wait for team secret ..

Bruh at this point the only way for a pasific team to win is if 2 of em make it to the finals lol

The best way to get the international trophy is that if both teams play finals so it won't matter who chokes 💀💀💀

😢the only thing apac teams need is PATIENCE in pressure rounds

VCT Shanghai .. PRX vs GenG

the asians top teams are undoubtedly the uncrowned kings in vct

I think if global eSports moves out of Asia the curse will be lifted.

I think Paper Rex did fine mentally wise against FPX, but they lacked so much of the discipline to not be over agressive when they don't need to. Sucks that Jinggg was on his nerves during last year's Champions but maybe Paper Rex can win the tournament this year since Jinggg no longer has to serve the military

7:51 people need to explain this shit better cause last year everybody was sobbing over his story like it was going to be the last time he was ever going to play Valorant professionally and he was going on a top stay in the military. Turns out 1 split being a full time streamer, he's coming back?

Honestly, APAC (or Asia in general) look as hot as ever, with PRX having Jinggg again, GenG looking like a top 2 or 3 team in the world rn and even EDG doing really good (except for that loss against LOUD), they have a real shot at a Trophy. Especially with EMEA having no clear favourite (although KC, TH and FNC all having insane potential) and all of their top teams looking like REAL top teams but beatable. If however NA steps it up with more than just Sentinels and the likes of NRG, LOUD and LEV reach close to their potential then it's joever for APAC.

I have a feeling bilibili is gonna bring it home. I don’t know why I just feel it

Jinggg is back so prx will be scary

To be honest, out of all the APAC involved finals, only PRX Copenhagen was a legit favorite. GenG felt like a team that would succumb to experience and PRX champions felt like they were only lucky to beat EG with a miracle in the upper bracket. PRX copenhagen was the only one who lost because of too much overheat, especially in that last map at Breeze. I think they can bounce back though this year, considering that Jinggg is back. The day APAC wins is the day the world spun right. But asides that PRX copenhagen run, the rest of the finalists and podium APAC finishes succumbed to pressure.

You must be out of your mind saying that Gen.g played well😂

GenG standing too much while winning 2 map😅

the champions finals eg vs prx still makes me emotional mann 🥲🥲🥲🥲

I wasnt sad until i watched this video.

bleed haven’t been mention in this video

In LOL,why can't EU/NA make it top4 recently? It's ok for me that asia didn't make it top1

last few rounds of bind when they ulted zekken instead of ulting the bomb threw that map for them. had they ulted the bomb instead sen wld have lost that round based off time, had no money for next and it wldve ended that map, which wldve also made it a 3-0 win for geng since geng won map 1 and 3 quite convincingly. sometimes small mistakes made in the heat of the moment can cause the whole tournament

It is the exactly same reason in other games. Asia team lacks flexibility and adaptability. Once they got counter-strat, they will rely heavily on individual skill to break through it. But the Asia players are not a level ahead of EU and NA players so that is why it never work till now.

Gen G can do it. PRX, if they don't change up their playstyle, are very unlikely to win an event. Don't get me wrong I love them but W Gaming can only take us so far as it's heavily mechanics reliant and it's just natural that even beings like jinggg and forsaken can have an off day, especially with all the pressure of a grand final. The enemy teams are not heavily mechanics reliant so they just diff them in gameplan.

12:54 RRQ, Team Secret, and *GLOBAL ESPORTS* all get a shoutout but no Zeta 😭. Japan Valorant in shambles

I believe asia is taking the champions this year why cause they lack experience in finals prx and gen g have learned now they had new players can't deal with pressure but nw they ve learned and they coming

anyone know the song at 8:00? its been stuck in my head for a while

It's cool to see how the roles ae reversed when it comes to Riot IPs. League usually has Asian teams winning, while the West typically wins Valo

Another commend banger

PAPER REX FOR WINNN!!!!!!!

Did you mean that FNS had a read?

geng chocked hard on map 2 of grand finals it could have been a 3-0 finish

I think their biggest problem is their mental in the big moments still lacking

As Paper Rex Fans is still hope they win at least One Trophy. Not Just Big 3 3rd Masters Madrid 2024 2nd VALORANT Champions 2023 3rd Masters Tokyo 2023 2nd Masters - Copenhagen 2022