Luis “peacemaker” Tadeu breaks down the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Grand Final, focusing on why Vitality emerged as champions and how the matchup against FaZe ultimately unfolded. He frames the final as a clash between experience and momentum, highlighting the surprising nature of FaZe’s run from Stage 1 to the Grand Final and Vitality’s consistency throughout the tournament.
He walks through the playoff path that led both teams to the final, pointing out the major upsets along the way, including FURIA’s quarterfinal exit and FaZe’s wins over MOUZ and NAVI. Peacemaker emphasizes how the Swiss BO1 format contributed to volatility, but notes that Vitality’s structured approach and adaptability allowed them to stay in control despite the chaos around them.
read more
In the Grand Final itself, Peacemaker analyzes the BO5 map flow and explains how FaZe’s strong start on Nuke briefly shifted momentum before Vitality quickly reset and took over the series. He highlights Vitality’s dominance on Dust2 and Overpass, crediting their superior T-side fundamentals, space creation, and mid-round decision-making. Individual performances, particularly Mezii’s impact on Inferno and ZywOo’s overall consistency, are framed in the context of team play rather than raw statistics.
Concluding the breakdown, Peacemaker stresses that Vitality’s victory was not about individual firepower alone, but about structure, preparation, and experience in long series. Their map pool depth, tactical discipline, and ability to recover after losses ultimately secured a 3–1 win and back-to-back Major titles, reinforcing Vitality’s status as the best team in the world at the end of 2025.
