Peacemaker’s Tierlist: Who Rules Melbourne 2025?

Peacemaker dives into the intense competition of IEM Melbourne 2025, offering his expert analysis and ranking the participating teams in a detailed tier list. 16 elite squads are set to clash from April 21–27, 2025, featuring global giants like Vitality, Natus Vincere, and FaZe, all seasoned winners on Australian ground. The Portuguese team SAW steps in for Aurora, while Complexity replaces Spirit due to unforeseen health issues. The tournament kicks off with two double-elimination groups (BO3), sending the top 3 teams from each to the playoffs. Despite the absence of top contenders like G2, FURIA, and Astralis, the field remains stacked, blending invited squads and VRS regional qualifier champions from Americas, Asia, and Europe. With $1,000,000 on the line, including $300,000 for the playoff victors, the stakes are sky-high. Peacemaker’s tier list sorts teams from title favorites to dark horses and the humorous “kangaroo tour” category—don’t miss his bold predictions and sharp insights!