Ilya “something” Petrov, the MVP of the VCT Pacific league, fell just short of victory in the VALORANT Champions 2023 grand finals. With significant nerfs coming to Jett, something is already exploring new roles and agents to adapt to the changing meta.
In an interview with Dot Esports, something expressed his concerns about the upcoming agent balance changes in patch 7.04. He acknowledged that Jett will no longer be as effective and mentioned considering alternatives like Raze and Phoenix. Additionally, he showed interest in playing initiators such as KAY/O and Skye.
While something is open to trying different agents, other top duelists like Fnatic’s Derke are not pleased with the drastic nerfs. Derke criticized Riot for not implementing more subtle and spread-out changes.
If something decides to play agents like Skye and KAY/O, whose abilities can affect teammates, Paper Rex may need to adjust their reactive playstyle. Furthermore, the team will undergo changes next year as Jinggg, their star sharpshooter, will be taking a break from VALORANT due to mandatory military service.
Despite the disappointment of losing to Evil Geniuses, something has already achieved great success in his VALORANT career. With a VCT Pacific championship and an MVP title under his belt, he is determined to master new agents and lead Paper Rex to international success in 2024.
| Player | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| something | Paper Rex | Lost in grand finals |
| Derke | Fnatic | Expressed displeasure with nerfs |
| Jinggg | Paper Rex | Taking a break for military service |
Source: DOTESPORTS
