Fnatic Triumph at DraculaN Season 1

Fnatic Triumph at DraculaN Season 1

Fnatic emerged victorious at the DraculaN Season 1 LAN tournament, held in Bucharest from August 29 to 31, 2025, securing both the championship trophy and a significant boost of over 100 points in their VRS standings.

Tournament Overview & Road to Victory

The event featured 16 teams, with a total prize pool of $9,833. Fnatic claimed first place, pocketing $4,917, while Monte finished second ($2,458), ENCE took third ($1,475), and 9INE ended fourth ($983).

Favored teams like Ninjas in Pyjamas and Passion UA were eliminated early — NIP fell to ENCE, and Passion UA was knocked out by 9INE — clearing the path for Fnatic’s deeper run.

The Matches That Mattered

Grand Final (Aug 31): Fnatic defeated Monte with a convincing 2–0 sweep in a best-of-three.

Mirage: Fnatic 13–9 Monte (6–6; 7–3)

Overpass: Fnatic 13–10 Monte (9–3; 4–7)

The third map (Ancient) was not played.

Upper Bracket Final (Aug 30): Fnatic also beat Monte earlier 2–1, showcasing consistent dominance throughout.

Players of the Tournament

Fnatic's performance was a true team effort:

Dmytro "jambo" Semera delivered a standout performance with a tournament-high rating of 1.25, and in the grand final he tallied an impressive K–D of 43–29, with a +14 differential and a rating of 1.36.

Cai "CYPHER" Watson played a pivotal role in the final, contributing heavily to the Mirage win.

Rodion "fear" Smyk and Benjamin "blameF" Bremer each topped the scoreboard in one of the series.

Freddy "KRIMZ" Johansson delivered solid showings in the semi-finals, underpinning Fnatic’s march to the final.

Juggling Schedules: LAN vs. Online

Remarkably, Fnatic achieved this while concurrently competing at BLAST Open London, a testament to their depth, stamina, and adaptability.

What This Win Means

The victory not only secured Fnatic the DraculaN title but also propelled them upward in the VRS rankings, earning over 100 points and reinforcing their reputation in the competitive CS:GO scene