{"id":305770,"date":"2025-11-28T07:54:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=305770"},"modified":"2025-11-28T12:27:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:27:53","slug":"top-10-players-stage1-starladder-budapest-major-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/top-10-players-stage1-starladder-budapest-major-2025","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Players of Stage 1 \u2013 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stage 1 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 turned into a major test for newcomers. It also gave underrated teams a chance to prove their potential. While most viewers focused on teams fighting for a Stage 2 spot, the real spotlight fell on the individual player rankings. According to HLTV Rating 3.0, the top 10 players of the opening stage were led by Vexite from FlyQuest. His incredible 1.64 rating made him the most impactful player of Stage 1.<\/p>\n<h3>Vexite (FlyQuest) \u2014 1.64 Rating | 4 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305810\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946752262_7d93f802fa_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946752262_7d93f802fa_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946752262_7d93f802fa_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946752262_7d93f802fa_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946752262_7d93f802fa_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946752262_7d93f802fa_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Australian AWPer Vexite became the biggest surprise of Stage 1. He played only four maps, yet each one looked polished and confident. He posted +20 K-D, a 1.42 K\/D, and strong influence in almost every round. Moreover, his accuracy and aggressive style with the AWP pushed FlyQuest to a clean 3\u20130 finish.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/eliminated-teams-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-36-21.webp\" alt=\"Teams Leaving the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: A Complete Overview of All Eliminated Lineups\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/eliminated-teams-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">Teams Leaving the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: A Complete Overview of All Eliminated Lineups<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/eliminated-teams-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1782405551#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1782405551#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1782405551#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 08 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>xKacpersky (Ninjas in Pyjamas) \u2014 1.46 Rating | 5 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305867\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947601204_fcfd187e45_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947601204_fcfd187e45_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947601204_fcfd187e45_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947601204_fcfd187e45_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947601204_fcfd187e45_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947601204_fcfd187e45_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Young NiP talent xKacpersky proved that his potential is real. He delivered a 1.46 rating and +38 K-D, becoming the main driving force for NiP. His 1.78 K\/D was also the highest among players with more than five maps. Furthermore, his calm aim and strong angle control helped NiP win key matches against Lynn Vision and FaZe.<\/p>\n<h3>npl (B8) \u2014 1.35 Rating | 5 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305772\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946169056_ff2f2a1e97_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946169056_ff2f2a1e97_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946169056_ff2f2a1e97_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946169056_ff2f2a1e97_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946169056_ff2f2a1e97_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946169056_ff2f2a1e97_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian rifler npl reminded everyone why he was considered a top CIS prospect. He had one of his strongest tournaments since 2023: 1.30 K\/D, +21 K-D, and reliable performances in pistol rounds and retakes. As a result, his anchoring on Inferno and Ancient helped B8 qualify with a 3\u20131 record.<\/p>\n<h3>kensizor (B8) \u2014 1.34 Rating | 5 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305829\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947321491_f83bb07a8d_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947321491_f83bb07a8d_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947321491_f83bb07a8d_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947321491_f83bb07a8d_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947321491_f83bb07a8d_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947321491_f83bb07a8d_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>B8 secured another top-10 spot thanks to kensizor. He once again showed stable form next to npl. With +23 K-D and 1.28 K\/D, he became B8\u2019s main offensive contributor. In addition, his domination on Mirage in the match against Legacy played a key role in the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<h3>regali (FlyQuest) \u2014 1.33 Rating | 4 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305924\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947890299_6000c96935_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947890299_6000c96935_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947890299_6000c96935_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947890299_6000c96935_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947890299_6000c96935_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947890299_6000c96935_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Together with Vexite, regali formed one of the strongest duos in Stage 1. His 1.33 rating and spectacular 2.04 K\/D set a new efficiency bar for snipers. In every match, he remained consistent with 20+ frags, showing complete control on Inferno.<\/p>\n<h3>Lake (M80) \u2014 1.33 Rating | 4 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305886\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947832498_b7a7cd772f_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947832498_b7a7cd772f_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947832498_b7a7cd772f_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947832498_b7a7cd772f_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947832498_b7a7cd772f_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947832498_b7a7cd772f_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>American rifler Lake became one of the main discoveries of the event. He symbolized the \u201cnew M80\u201d \u2014 composed, structured, and sharp. His 1.33 rating, +16 K-D, and confident entries made him essential to the team\u2019s victories.<\/p>\n<h3>Swisher (M80) \u2014 1.28 Rating | 4 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305848\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947540628_a637452deb_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947540628_a637452deb_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947540628_a637452deb_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947540628_a637452deb_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947540628_a637452deb_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947540628_a637452deb_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alongside Lake, Swisher also showed stable form. His 1.28 rating came from structured gameplay, clean retakes, and very few mistakes in clutch situations. As a result, M80 looked much stronger than in previous tournaments.<\/p>\n<h3>latto (Legacy) \u2014 1.27 Rating | 8 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305905\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947833173_64e5e12678_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947833173_64e5e12678_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947833173_64e5e12678_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947833173_64e5e12678_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947833173_64e5e12678_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947833173_64e5e12678_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Latto was the only player in the top 10 who played more than eight maps and still stayed highly effective. He remained consistent with +27 K-D and 1.25 K\/D, delivering key rounds against Rare Atom and RED Canids. Although Legacy struggled, latto kept the team competitive throughout Stage 1.<\/p>\n<h3>frozen (FaZe) \u2014 1.27 Rating | 9 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305791\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946427149_a06ee62ce2_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946427149_a06ee62ce2_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946427149_a06ee62ce2_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946427149_a06ee62ce2_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946427149_a06ee62ce2_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54946427149_a06ee62ce2_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Experience and discipline define frozen. He stayed flexible in difficult situations and saved several rounds with smart positioning. In addition, his 1.27 rating across 198 rounds proved his endurance at the highest level.<\/p>\n<h3>blameF (Fnatic) \u2014 1.27 Rating | 6 Maps<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-305943\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947892634_9c5c154e0a_h-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947892634_9c5c154e0a_h-1.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947892634_9c5c154e0a_h-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947892634_9c5c154e0a_h-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947892634_9c5c154e0a_h-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54947892634_9c5c154e0a_h-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fnatic\u2019s leader showed that individual skill remains high even when the team underperforms. He posted a 1.27 rating, +22 K-D, and several clutch 1v3 wins against Imperial. Therefore, blameF restored his image as one of the most reliable riflers on the scene.<\/p>\n<h3>Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/h3>\n<p>Running alongside the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the <a href=\"https:\/\/pickem.skin.club\/en?_gl=1*1dxefay*_gcl_au*OTk5MzQwNTQ4LjE3NTc0NDMzNDI.\">Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/a> \u2014 an interactive feature where fans predict match results, choose advancing teams, and earn points throughout the tournament. By making accurate picks, participants unlock rewards ranging from premium skins to rare gloves and knives, with the ultimate prize being the iconic AWP | Dragon Lore.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/budapest-major-2025-stage-2-advanced-teams\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-36-22.webp\" alt=\"Advanced Through Stage 1: Eight Teams Move Into Stage 2 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/budapest-major-2025-stage-2-advanced-teams\">Advanced Through Stage 1: Eight Teams Move Into Stage 2 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/budapest-major-2025-stage-2-advanced-teams\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1782405551#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1782405551#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1782405551#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 07 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Stage 1 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 highlighted a wide mix of regions and rising talent:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FlyQuest dominated thanks to the Vexite\u2013regali duo.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">B8 impressed Eastern Europe with two players in the top four.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">M80 confirmed their position as North America\u2019s best squad.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FaZe and Fnatic proved that veteran leadership still matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most importantly, young players outshined many veterans \u2014 which is why Stage 1 is already known as the \u201cbreakthrough stage\u201d of the Budapest Major.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stage 1 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 turned into a major test for newcomers. It also gave underrated teams a chance to prove their potential. While most viewers focused on teams fighting for a Stage 2 spot, the real spotlight fell on the individual player rankings. 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