FURIA’s Chengdu Triumph Turns Them Into the Go-To BLAST Rivals Fantasy Stack

FURIA’s Chengdu Triumph Turns Them Into the Go-To BLAST Rivals Fantasy Stack

FURIA’s dominant title run at IEM Chengdu 2025 is already paying off in a different arena: BLAST Rivals Fantasy. According to HLTV Fantasy data, FURIA players have become the single most popular choice among managers heading into BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2, with their full five-man roster outpacing even Vitality and Falcons in total picks.

One Fantasy Game for the Whole BLAST Rivals Event

BLAST Rivals Season 2 in Hong Kong is using a single Fantasy game that covers both the group stage and the playoffs. Managers build one lineup that scores throughout the entire tournament rather than being reset between phases.

The event format features two double-elimination best-of-three groups with four teams each. Three teams advance from every group: group winners go straight to the semi-finals, while second and third places start from the quarter-finals. The playoffs then form a six-team single-elimination bracket, with all series best-of-three except for a best-of-five grand final.

From a Fantasy perspective, the key twist is that any player whose team makes the semi-finals gets an extra “round” of stat collection, slightly boosting lineups that feature deep-run teams.

Why Everyone Is Stacking FURIA

At the moment, FURIA are the clear Fantasy favorites. Their players collectively account for more than 10,000 individual picks across roughly 8,000 Fantasy teams, ahead of Falcons and Vitality, whose lineups have around 8,500 and 8,400 selections respectively.

That surge in popularity directly follows FURIA’s remarkable form. The team swept Vitality 3–0 in the grand final of IEM Chengdu 2025 (13–11 Ancient, 13–10 Inferno, 13–11 Overpass), powered by standout performances from Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis and Danil “molodoy” Golubenko, with molodoy earning the event’s MVP award.

Given that BLAST Rivals is the last major event before the Budapest Major—and that FURIA arrive fresh off trophies at FISSURE Playground 2, Thunderpick World Championship, and IEM Chengdu—it’s no surprise that Fantasy managers are treating them as a “safe” investment.

Star Prices: donk Discounted, ZywOo & m0NESY Stay Premium

The Fantasy economy for BLAST Rivals has shifted to reflect recent performances. Team Spirit’s dip has dropped Danil “donk” Kryshkovets to $233,000, one of his lowest prices in recent memory—slightly below Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut’s $235,000 valuation, even after Vitality’s runner-up finish in Chengdu.

Among last year’s Fantasy superstars, Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov remains the most-picked, but even he appears on only around 12% of rosters, suggesting that the community is favoring form over reputation this season.

BLAST Rivals Season 2: Setting the Stage in Hong Kong

BLAST Rivals Season 2 brings eight teams to the AsiaWorld–Arena in Hong Kong, a 12,500-seat venue located beside the city’s international airport.

Group A: The MongolZ, Spirit, Falcons, Passion UA
Group B: Vitality, paiN, FURIA, TYLOO

Vitality enter as the defending BLAST Rivals champions after winning Season 1 in Denmark, but this time, the storyline has flipped. Vitality are looking to rediscover their form, while all eyes are on FURIA—who come in riding the momentum of their Chengdu victory. An early Vitality vs FURIA rematch is possible as soon as day two, which could heavily influence Fantasy standings.

How Chengdu Fueled the Hype

FURIA’s Chengdu title marked their first top-tier LAN trophy since adding molodoy and YEKINDAR. They completed the run without dropping a single playoff map, taking down The MongolZ, Falcons, and Vitality in dominant fashion.

In the grand final, YEKINDAR delivered a 1.26 rating with 94.6 ADR, while molodoy earned his second MVP award of the year—reinforcing his status as one of the most explosive new AWPers on the scene.

These performances are why Fantasy players are building around the duo:

molodoy — fresh off an MVP run and known for aggressive, high-impact AWPing.

YEKINDAR — rejuvenated after a tough year with Liquid, now a title-winning star rifler again.

Player Reactions: Confidence Behind the Picks

molodoy: trophies first, awards second
After the final in Chengdu, Danil “molodoy” Golubenko said, “I’m very happy because it’s my first big tournament win, and I hope not the last.” He emphasized that team success comes before individual glory: “First, I want to win trophies, and second step is maybe MVP or Rookie of the Year.”

Speaking about the team’s map pool, he added, “When I joined FURIA, I said that we need to play Ancient.” After the win, he confidently stated, “When I joined this team, I knew we would be top 1.”

FalleN: respecting the ‘big boss’ — and beating them
Before the Chengdu final, Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo called Vitality “the big boss” of 2025: “The PR answer is, ‘We believe we can win’… reality check is, they’re the big boss.” He added that beating a team like Vitality “takes more than just playing well—you need to control your emotions in a BO5.” FURIA’s subsequent 3–0 sweep proved that they could do exactly that.

YEKINDAR: from setback to resurgence
After a disappointing 2024 with Liquid, YEKINDAR’s Chengdu triumph marked a true resurgence. His strong individual stats in the final underline that the Latvian star is back in form, thriving alongside veterans like FalleN and KSCERATO in a more structured environment.

Skins and Season Points on the Line

Like other HLTV Fantasy events this year, BLAST Rivals Season 2 rewards both season points and CS2 skins through Skin.Club. The top three Fantasy finishers will receive:

1. M4A1-S | Hyper Beast (Field-Tested)

2. AK-47 | Neon Rider (Field-Tested)

3. AWP | Elite Build (Field-Tested)

While CS2 skin prices fluctuate, these specific items are locked in as rewards for this competition—adding an extra layer of excitement for players chasing both glory and prizes.