{"id":201937,"date":"2025-07-03T18:32:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin.club\/community?p=201937"},"modified":"2025-12-29T13:36:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T13:36:53","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-makazze-a-new-navi-cs2-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-makazze-a-new-navi-cs2-player","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about makazze \u2014 a new NAVI CS2 player"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drin \u201cmakazze\u201d Shaqiri isn\u2019t just a new name on NAVI\u2019s roster \u2014 he represents a rapid climb from Kosovo\u2019s local CS scene to the global stage. At just 18, he\u2019s already pushed through controversy, pressure, and success in the tier-2 ecosystem. Now, he\u2019s stepping into the spotlight with a chance to prove himself at the top level. His aggression, raw mechanics, and consistent performance convinced NAVI to take a risk many thought premature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As he joins Natus Vincere\u2019s main squad, the entire CS2 world is watching: will makazze simply fit into the system \u2014 or become the piece that redefines NAVI\u2019s competitive edge?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A new NAVI star rising<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makazze began his competitive journey in 2022, playing for local and semi-pro teams across the Balkans. Early teams like M1X and KS introduced him to his first experience of online qualifiers and small tournaments. Already then, his overwhelmingly aggressive play style and aim accuracy distinguished him, and regional scouts paid him attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He then joined BNE AC, a team that would be involved in a match-fixing scandal. One of his teammates received a ban, but makazze avoided any punishment and kept pushing forward. He gained recognition through performances in United21, XP Game Fest, and FACEIT Pro League events. By the end of 2023, he was considered one of the most promising young players in the region \u2014 and NAVI took notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2024, makazze was signed to NAVI Junior, Natus Vincere\u2019s academy team. Under coach coolio, he immediately became the lineup\u2019s driving force. His aggression, speed, and decisiveness made him a core contributor to the team\u2019s success. With him, NAVI Junior won multiple tournaments, including XP Game Fest, Thunderpick, and FACEIT Pro League titles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-201988\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GsYGpmlWEAAy_9x.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GsYGpmlWEAAy_9x.webp 960w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GsYGpmlWEAAy_9x-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GsYGpmlWEAAy_9x-768x1024.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By early 2025, NAVI Junior had cracked the top-30 in Valve\u2019s Regional Rankings \u2014 an exceptional result for an academy roster. In June, NAVI officially announced makazze\u2019s promotion to the main squad while placing the rest of the junior lineup on the transfer list. The move raised immediate questions: who would he replace, and how would his role overlap with other core players?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind makazze\u2019s aggressive in-game style is a surprisingly relaxed and grounded approach to training and downtime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many pros who grind for hours before officials, makazze keeps it minimal \u2014 and effective:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-match warmup: 10 minutes of Aimbotz followed by 10 minutes of Deathmatch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily training: Around 1 hour of Deathmatch every morning, always with music on<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He doesn\u2019t believe in over-warming before matches, preferring to stay sharp with controlled, focused sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don\u2019t like to play too much before officials. I just warm up quickly and go in.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makazze keeps a simple routine outside of Counter-Strike:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I\u2019m not playing, I just go out with my brother and his friends, try to chill, relax, and disconnect from the game.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This balance helps him reset between high-pressure games and long practice blocks. Makazze started playing CS 1.6 with his brother over five years ago. After a few years of Fortnite, he returned fully to CS \u2014 initially just for fun. But by 2019, everything changed:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When BNE made it to the Major, it inspired me. That\u2019s when I started taking CS seriously \u2014 grinding, hitting level 10, playing 3K elo, and eventually joining my first team.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That inspiration lit the path that would take him from Kosovo\u2019s local servers to the NAVI main roster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-201955\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TEAM-M1X-fiton-mapen-e-pare-ne-Mirage-me-rezultat-13-9-kunder-Kubix-Pulse__JEMI-LIVE-ne-Dust2-__Live.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TEAM-M1X-fiton-mapen-e-pare-ne-Mirage-me-rezultat-13-9-kunder-Kubix-Pulse__JEMI-LIVE-ne-Dust2-__Live.webp 1080w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TEAM-M1X-fiton-mapen-e-pare-ne-Mirage-me-rezultat-13-9-kunder-Kubix-Pulse__JEMI-LIVE-ne-Dust2-__Live-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TEAM-M1X-fiton-mapen-e-pare-ne-Mirage-me-rezultat-13-9-kunder-Kubix-Pulse__JEMI-LIVE-ne-Dust2-__Live-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TEAM-M1X-fiton-mapen-e-pare-ne-Mirage-me-rezultat-13-9-kunder-Kubix-Pulse__JEMI-LIVE-ne-Dust2-__Live-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Playstyle<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makazze is a textbook hyper-aggressive entry fragger. He thrives in opening duels, confidently claiming map control and forcing defensive rotations. On the T-side, he plays as a space-taker \u2014 his job is to push forward, create pressure, and open up rounds for his team. He plays fast, but not reckless: his decisions are calculated and often decisive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His strengths include excellent timing, raw confidence, and consistent entries. He shares many of his positions with iM, which makes his integration into NAVI a complex but exciting process. In a system that thrives on structure and balance, makazze\u2019s challenge is to retain his identity while learning to function within a team-first philosophy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Achievements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In just two years, makazze has secured more than 20 medals across tier-2 and tier-3 tournaments. His biggest achievement came at YaLLa Compass Spring 2025, where NAVI Junior defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas in the grand final and took home $75,000. He was the standout performer with a 1.37 rating over 12 maps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among his other notable victories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESEA Advanced Season 50 Europe \u2014 Rating: 1.37<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United21 League (Season 20, 21) \u2014 Rating: 1.33, 1.34<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCT Season 3 Europe Series 3 \u2014 Rating: 1.31<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galaxy Battle 2025 Phase 1 \u2014 Rating: 1.31<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thunderpick World Championship Qualifier \u2014 Rating: 1.26<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across all competitions, he\u2019s collected over $54,000 in prize money and maintained consistently elite stats:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Rating: 1.24<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact: 1.44<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADR: 87.1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KAST: 74.8%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KPR: 0.79<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makazze\u2019s most dominant individual performances include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vs 500 \u2013 32\u20139 K\/D on Dust2 (2.56 rating)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vs OG \u2013 24\u20139 on Nuke (2.32 rating)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vs ENCE \u2013 25\u20138 on Ancient (2.23 rating)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vs ECSTATIC \u2013 15\u20134 on Ancient (2.18 rating)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vs ex-Enterprise \u2013 multiple matches over 2.20 rating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makazze\u2019s best map is clearly Ancient, where he consistently posts high-impact rounds and clutches \u2014 seven of his ten best-rated games were played on it. He\u2019s also delivered strong results on Dust2 and Nuke, thriving in opening duels and aggressive T-side entries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-201971\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GPk2gANWwAEXe5O.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GPk2gANWwAEXe5O.webp 1080w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GPk2gANWwAEXe5O-241x300.webp 241w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GPk2gANWwAEXe5O-821x1024.webp 821w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GPk2gANWwAEXe5O-768x958.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Inventory<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makazze owns one of the most valuable inventories among young CS2 pros \u2014 worth over $25,000. His collection includes a Karambit Sapphire, M4A4 Howl, Glock Fade, USP Kill Confirmed, AWP Asiimov, and AK-47 Gold Arabesque. Other premium items include Pandora\u2019s Box gloves and highly sought-after stickers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choices reflect both luxury and aggression. His loadout is heavily themed around dark and red tones, reinforcing his on-server identity. For makazze, skins aren\u2019t just for style \u2014 they\u2019re part of the psychological game and a mark of status.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makazze plays on a pro-level setup used by many elite players. His primary setup includes the ZOWIE XL2546K monitor, Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 mouse, Logitech G Pro X TKL keyboard, and Logitech G640 NAVI mousepad. His settings are 800 DPI with 1.3 in-game sensitivity (eDPI = 1040), and polling rate of 1000 Hz, with Zoom Sensitivity = 1. His setup provides him with a responsive and snappy feel for flicks and micro-adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His video settings are optimized for maximum performance and clarity, with minimal distractions and consistent visibility:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution: 1280\u00d7960<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect Ratio: 4:3<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaling Mode: Stretched<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brightness: 93%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display Mode: Fullscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Video Settings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost Player Contrast: Enabled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V-Sync: Disabled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: Enabled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVIDIA G-Sync: Disabled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multisampling Anti-Aliasing: 8x MSAA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Shadow Quality: High<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic Shadows: All<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model \/ Texture Detail: Low<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texture Filtering Mode: Bilinear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shader Detail: Low<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particle Detail: Low<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambient Occlusion: High<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Dynamic Range: Quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FidelityFX Super Resolution: Disabled (Highest Quality)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These settings show that makazze prioritizes high FPS and clear player visibility while removing unnecessary visual effects \u2014 a common trait among top riflers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makazze uses a clean and practical viewmodel configuration that minimizes on-screen distractions and maximizes weapon visibility. For an entry fragger, clarity and reaction time are critical \u2014 and these settings reflect a balance between comfort and performance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FOV (Field of View): 68<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offset X: 2.5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offset Y: 0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offset Z: -1.5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preset Position: 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makazze will make his main roster debut at IEM Cologne 2025 \u2014 one of the most prestigious CS2 tournaments of the year. It\u2019s his chance to prove that he\u2019s more than just an academy star, and that he can deliver under real tier-1 pressure. For NAVI, it\u2019s a moment of transition. For him \u2014 the beginning of something much bigger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His journey has already been filled with setbacks, headlines, and resilience. Now, the question isn\u2019t whether he\u2019s talented \u2014 it\u2019s whether he can rise above the expectations and evolve into NAVI\u2019s next franchise player. Judging by his trajectory so far, the odds are in his favor.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drin \u201cmakazze\u201d Shaqiri isn\u2019t just a new name on NAVI\u2019s roster \u2014 he represents a rapid climb from Kosovo\u2019s local CS scene to the global stage. At just 18, he\u2019s already pushed through controversy, pressure, and success in the tier-2 ecosystem. 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