French captain Dan ‘apEX’ Madesclaire has once again found himself in the spotlight — but this time not for his IGL calls or on-stage emotions, but for his absolutely dominant grenade statistics. Analyst Sam Carder published a detailed chart showing that apEX isn’t just the best in his role — he’s in a league of his own.
Stats that leave no room for debate
Based on data from top 15 teams and notable events in 2026, apEX sits in the top-right corner of the chart, meaning:
- highest average HE damage
- highest HE damage per round
Most importantly, he significantly outperforms every other player, including stars like Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut, Robin ‘ropz’ Kool, and Lotan ‘Spinx’ Giladi. Carder summed it up perfectly:
He’s not just the best; no one else even comes close.
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What makes apEX so effective?
According to the analyst, it’s not just about lineups:
- apEX has an exceptional sense of timing
- reads opponents in real time
- throws utility based on game feel, not just practice
I’m not sure you can learn that from a demo — it’s something trained from years of feeling out top opponents.
This explains why other players can’t replicate his impact even with the same setups.
Community reaction: “GOAT nade thrower”
The post quickly gained traction on X (Twitter), collecting thousands of views and reactions. Key responses included:
- “Every serious pro should be copying his utility”
- “ZywOo is better than some IGLs with nades — but apEX is different”
- “I thought this was another donk chart at first”
Many users also pointed out that apEX looks like a complete outlier on the graph.
More than just a support
The hard support role is usually associated with less flashy stats, but apEX breaks that mold. In Team Vitality, he:
- creates space for his team
- directly impacts rounds through elite utility usage
While he was once criticized for his aim or эмоції, it’s now clear that his contribution goes far deeper.
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Conclusion: apEX is redefining the support role in CS2
The numbers confirm what many already felt — apEX is not just a captain or support, but one of the most effective utility players in CS history. While others are still catching up to average values, the Frenchman is operating on an entirely different level.
