The online stage of BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 became one of the brightest season openers in CS2, and the individual player statistics clearly outlined a new hierarchy of stars. The absolute leader by rating was donk from Spirit, who delivered one of the strongest individual performances in the entire history of online events. Alongside him in the top were zweih, nilo, m0NESY, and ZywOo — players who represent different styles, generations, and approaches to the game, yet equally defined their teams’ results.
BLAST Bounty
BLAST Bounty has traditionally been a tournament that combines an experimental format with high competition. The online part often becomes a litmus test for the form of teams and individual players before the LAN finals. This is where it is best seen who is already ready to be a key figure of the season and who is only gaining momentum.
The HLTV Rating 3.0 ranking for this stage clearly highlighted one trend: the dominance of young aggressive riflers who combine mechanical superiority with influence over the pace of the game. At the same time, proven superstars also remained in the top-5, demonstrating that their class is timeless.
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Top players of the online stage of BLAST Bounty
- donk — 1.76 Rating 3.0
- zweih — 1.61 Rating 3.0
- nilo — 1.59 Rating 3.0
- m0NESY — 1.58 Rating 3.0
- ZywOo — 1.56 Rating 3.0
donk — the absolute dominator of the stage
A Rating 3.0 of 1.76 is a level that occurs extremely rarely, even over short stretches. donk did not just win duels, he broke the very structure of matches. His high firepower and opening values show that Spirit gained an advantage in almost every round within the very first seconds.
What is especially impressive is the balance between aggression and stability. With maximum indicators in firepower and opening, donk did not turn the game into chaos, but on the contrary, made it predictable for his team. Spirit could build their rounds knowing that their main rifler would consistently create a man advantage. This is no longer just talent, but a full-fledged foundation of the team.
zweih — the discovery of the tournament and a symbol of the new generation
For the 18-year-old PARIVISION player, second place with a rating of 1.61 looks phenomenal. zweih did not have cosmic firepower numbers, but his strength lies in stability and in choosing the right moments. He very rarely made mistakes in trades, and his entering and opening were key factors in many of the team’s victories.
zweih plays like a classic “structural rifler” of the new generation: he does not chase highlights, but consistently increases the team’s round win percentage. It is exactly such players who often become long-term franchise stars.
nilo — HEROIC’s system carry
Third place with a rating of 1.59 for a player without superstar status speaks of an extremely high level of team impact. nilo demonstrates a unique combination of trading, entering, and clutch potential. He does not dominate mechanically as aggressively as donk, but compensates with perfect positioning and composure.
His statistics describe a player who wins matches through “small” moments: the right trade, a timely peek, space control. Such performances are often underestimated, but for a team’s stability they are priceless.
m0NESY — a stable impact factor for Falcons
Fourth place with a rating of 1.58 confirms that m0NESY remains one of the most influential snipers in the world. His sniping and opening numbers stay elite, and his clutch level allows Falcons to win rounds that seem lost.
What makes m0NESY special is that he is not limited to the role of a classic AWPer. He actively influences the mid-round, participates in trades, and often becomes the initiator of tempo changes. This makes him a universal weapon on any map.
ZywOo — stability as the elite standard
Fifth place with a rating of 1.56 looks almost “modest” for ZywOo, considering his career standards. However, even in this format he remains one of the most reliable players on the scene. High firepower, opening, and sniping indicators show that he is still capable of carrying a team on his own.
The difference between ZywOo and the younger leaders of the top lies in style. While donk and zweih destroy match structures with aggression, ZywOo controls them. He plays as a stabilizer who prevents the game from slipping out of control even in the most difficult moments.
The online stage of the tournament
The online stage of BLAST Bounty 2026 S1 showed a clear shift in the balance of power between generations. donk became the symbol of a new era of aggressive carries capable of dominating from the very first seconds of a round. zweih and nilo confirmed that young players can be not just promising, but already decisive for tournament outcomes.
At the same time, m0NESY and ZywOo proved that classic superstars remain relevant by adapting to the new tempo of CS2. Their stability and deep understanding of the game continue to be a benchmark for the entire scene.
This top-5 does not just summarize the online stage of BLAST Bounty, but outlines the main intrigue of the season: the confrontation between the new wave of ultra-aggressive talents and the proven stars who have not yet said their last word.
