ELFISHGUY presents a full power-ranking breakdown of all 32 teams heading into the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, evaluating every roster from Stage 1 underdogs to potential finalists. He analyzes each lineup’s recent form, map pool development, roster moves, travel fatigue, and consistency across LAN events to determine who is most likely to survive the Swiss gauntlet and who will crumble early. From the likes of Rare Atom, Red Canids, Fluxo and Imperial struggling to keep up, to shaky but dangerous teams such as NRG, Hans, M80 and NIP, ELFISHGUY explains why some squads simply lack the firepower or structure to progress.
The deeper the list goes, the more competitive the picture becomes. ELFISHGUY highlights the teams poised to make real runs in Budapest — Aurora, 3DMAX, Legacy, GamerLegion, Passion UA, Liquid, and the ever-volatile FaZe — while assessing how factors like burnout, stylistic matchups, and BO3 pressure could impact stage transitions. He also spotlights rising international contenders, veterans reinventing themselves, and upset potential within mid-tier rosters that could shake up Stage 2 and Stage 3.
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At the very top of his tier list, he ranks the true title contenders of the Major: FURIA’s red-hot form, Vitality’s proven experience, MOUZ’s year-long consistency, and Falcons’ sharp rise as a heavyweight threat. ELFISHGUY builds a credible case for why these teams should reach playoffs, semifinals, and even the grand final — while acknowledging how the Major’s chaotic Swiss system can flip expectations instantly. This tier list delivers a complete, thoughtful preview of the Budapest Major landscape and who fans should keep an eye on as the tournament begins.
