Heroic Clinch DraculaN Season 5 Crown with 2-1 Win over 100 Thieves in Bucharest

Heroic Dominates DraculaN Season 5, Defeating 100 Thieves in Final

BUCHAREST, Romania — In the concluding match of Digital Crusade DraculaN Season 5, Heroic emerged victorious over 100 Thieves with a 2-1 scoreline in the Grand Final to win the Romanian Counter-Strike 2 LAN event and secure the $7,500 top prize.

Heroic — despite entering the tournament plagued by issues including the absence of AWPer Alimzhan Alkaren Bitimbay due to visa complications and coming off a modest 12-14th finish at PGL Cluj-Napoca — put together an emphatic run, dropping just one map throughout the event.

Tournament Run

Heroic’s path through the upper bracket showcased resilience and consistency:

• 2-0 vs INFINITE

• 2-0 vs ASTRAL

• 2-0 vs CYBERSHOKE

• 2-0 vs FlyQuest

• 2-1 vs 100 Thieves (Grand Final)

Across these matches, the roster regularly controlled tempo, demonstrated coordination on both T and CT sides, and limited their opponents to one map in total before the final.

Grand Final Map Breakdown

In the championship series against 100 Thieves, Heroic found themselves pushed but ultimately prevailed:

• Inferno: 100 Thieves took the opening map 13-10.

• Nuke: Heroic responded 13-10.

• Ancient: Heroic secured the title 13-9.

This three-map saga illustrated Heroic’s ability to adapt — responding to early setbacks and using momentum to close out the deciding map.

Impact on Rankings (VRS)

The victory at DraculaN Season 5 had significant implications for Valve Regional Standings (VRS):

• Heroic jumped from #28 to #15 globally following the tournament, positioning them as contenders for upcoming invites to PGL Astana and FISSURE Playground 3 before the March 2 VRS invite cutoff.

• 100 Thieves, who entered the event unranked on the VRS, vaulted into the top-40 at #32 through their strong lower bracket run.

• Other teams like Eternal Fire also saw sizable ranking increases.

Standout Performances & Context

Heroic’s success in Bucharest was driven by consistent individual showings and strategic team play. Players such as susp, xfl0ud, and Chr1zN played instrumental roles during the LAN event, posting reliable numbers and influencing key rounds across maps.

100 Thieves — on their first notable LAN run with this roster — also made statements throughout the tournament. After losing their upper bracket opener, they won 10 consecutive maps through the lower bracket to reach the final, featuring impactful performances from poiii, sirah, and Ag1l alongside device and rain.

What’s Next for Heroic

Looking ahead, Heroic will prepare for ESL Pro League Season 23, where they are scheduled to face NRG in the opening round. This event offers another opportunity for VRS points and further growth leading into larger 2026 LAN events.