In the second weekend of 2021 we had the NSG x Complexity Invitational, a VALORANT event featuring a variety of tier 2 teams. Eventually XSET came out on top as they beat BBG in the Grand Finals, to win $6,000 and be crowned champions of the NSG x Complexity Invitational. Here’s how it all went down.
Final Standings + Winnings
- 1st – XSET – $6,000
- 2nd – Built By Gamers – $3,000
- 3rd – Luminosity Gaming – $1,000
- 4th – Equinox Esports
- 5th – Renegades
- 6th – Complexity Gaming
- 7th – Dignitas
- 8th – NRG
- 9th – Project !
- 10th – Time In
- 11th – Andbox
- 12th – Spacestation Gaming
- 13th – beastcoast
- 14 – Elysium
- 15th- Carpe Noctem
- 16th – Prospects
How did XSET win it?
The first kicked off the event by placing 1st in Group A during the group stage. To get 1st, they initially beat BBG 13-11, and then P! 2-0 in a best of 3. Placing 1st meant that they had qualified for the Quarterfinals of the main event.
Playoffs
In the Quarterfinals they matched up versus the Renegades, which at first seemed like a strong opponent. But eventually was nothing else than a mere obstacle as XSET won both maps 13-10 and 13-7 respectively. This victory got them to the Semifinals against Luminosity Gaming, one of the strongest teams at the event. However it seemed like XSET were on an entirely whole other level in this best of 3 series, as they won both maps 16-4.
Grand Finals
In their Grand Finals they met with the first team they had played against in the group stage, Built By Gamers. First map BBG’s map pick, Haven, a map which they have a 57% win rate on, and were the definite favourites. Despite this, XSET accumulated their momentum and continued on with their swift performance, winning haven 13-7. Next up was Bind, a map which was just a non-stop dominant session with BBG in the lead, winning the match 13-10. Lastly we had Split as the third and final map. It started out quite close, with the first half concluding with a 7-6 lead for XSET on the defense. Eventually XSET’s offense was stronger, and went on to win the match 13-7 in their favour.
The NSG x Complexity Invitational was a great showing out of some of the top tier-2 teams in the North American VALORANT scene. We cannot wait for what’s in store for VALORANT competition in 2021, but until then…Be sure to keep yourself updated on www.esportsguide.com for all your esports news!
