{"id":36265,"date":"2026-04-09T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunfirestudiosinc.com\/?p=36265"},"modified":"2026-04-10T08:15:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T08:15:01","slug":"100t-bang-breaks-down-vct-2026-meta-and-kickoff-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunfirestudiosinc.com\/?p=36265","title":{"rendered":"100T bang breaks down VCT 2026 meta and Kickoff efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"
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100T bang has returned to his former residence, aiming to re-establish his influence and show his worth throughout VCT Americas 2026: Stage 1.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
A yr after departing for a brand new staff, Sean \u201cbang\u201d Bezerra has returned to his former group, 100 Thieves (100T). Following a less-than-ideal begin in Kickoff, he’s now wanting again on monitor because the staff pushes for its first regional trophy since 2024.<\/p>\n
In an interview with esports.gg, he mirrored on reuniting with former teammates, the assist from the group, ongoing meta modifications, and his renewed mindset heading into VCT Americas 2026: Stage 1.<\/p>\n
100T bang returns residence<\/h2>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s completely different as a result of it was not the identical staff I used to be on. It\u2019s completely different from all of the iterations that I\u2019ve been a part of up to now, nevertheless it\u2019s additionally very a lot the identical because it was earlier than,\u201d bang commented on his return to 100 Thieves one yr later. \u201cOn the identical time, it feels the identical as a result of Cryo and Asuna are right here, and it\u2019s a pleasant mixture. We even have recent seems on the recreation that I wasn\u2019t conscious of after I first joined, which is fairly good.\u201d<\/p>\n
Again in 2022, 100 Thieves had been nonetheless competing in Tier 2 earlier than incomes promotion. In 2023, bang made his debut on the primary stage, nevertheless it was the next yr that he actually started to see the outcomes of his growth.<\/p>\n
The staff went on to win VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1 and secured qualification for Masters Shanghai, the place they completed 4th on the worldwide stage. They carried that momentum into the following Americas break up, earlier than closing out the season with bang\u2019s switch to Sentinels. One yr later, bang is again. <\/p>\nbang debuted in Tier 1 with 100 Thieves (Picture by Colin Younger-Wolff\/Riot Video games)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The long-lasting trio<\/h3>\n
The trio behind a lot of the group\u2019s success has reunited the place all of it started. For the 2026 season, bang has rejoined Peter \u201cAsuna\u201d Mazuryk and Matthew \u201cCryocells\u201d Panganiban, bringing the core trio again collectively as soon as once more. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve all grown, and so they\u2019re not precisely the identical individuals I first performed with,\u201d bang mentioned. \u201cThey\u2019ve matured lots. We simply get alongside very well and perceive one another completely. We all know one another\u2019s tendencies very properly, so we perceive what fights we wish to take, and which of them we don\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n
The participant expressed confidence that their synergy would come naturally, saying, \u201cI\u2019ve performed with them for thus lengthy, it simply turns into simpler to play collectively,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n100 Thieves received the VCT Americas 2024: Stage 1 (Picture by Tina Jo\/Riot Video games)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
For 100T bang, the group has been nothing however welcoming. \u201cThey welcomed me with open arms, and it feels nice,\u201d he commented. \u201cClearly, I received the joke right here and there about being a traitor, becoming a member of one other staff, and leaving, nevertheless it was very heartwarming. I actually admire each single certainly one of my followers and all of the staff followers who weren’t poisonous or bizarre about me leaving and coming again.\u201d<\/p>\n
For bang, sadly, nobody in VCT Americas will care concerning the latest agent, Miks. Whereas he has misplaced a while testing the agent in a customized, he can for certain affirm that he’s inferior to the opposite controllers in-game. \u201cI\u2019ve seen some gamers in Challengers who performed Clove at the moment are switching to Miks, which is attention-grabbing, however I feel he\u2019s weaker on most maps,\u201d he defined.<\/p>\n
On the identical time, bang is certain Yoru is lifeless within the recreation and received\u2019t be a viable possibility within the close to future. \u201cI feel they killed him a bit of too far. He’s not viable now,\u201d he commented. \u201cHowever the nerf to Waylay was really a very good change. It was not possible to play in opposition to them. There have been moments the place you didn\u2019t have any counterplay for her.\u201d<\/p>\n
The participant believes the sport is slowly getting into the suitable path, however the double duelist composition will nonetheless be an possibility. Nonetheless, he thinks new brokers would possibly seem in Yoru\u2019s place, akin to Neon, Phoenix, and even Jett. \u201cWe’re going to see extra of a duelist selection.\u201d<\/p>\n
As for Timoth\u00e9e \u201cTimotino\u201d Lavigne Dupont, one of many greatest Waylay abusers, 100T bang is just not fearful about him. \u201cHe even instructed us he\u2019s bored taking part in solely Waylay,\u201d he laughed. \u201cI perceive his ache as a result of I used to be in that place earlier than. I feel he\u2019s comfortable that she received modified and he can now have extra duelist flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fixing early-season kickoff errors<\/h2>\n
Though Omen could also be in his weakest state up to now, 100T bang nonetheless believes he can higher showcase his strengths whereas taking part in the agent. \u201cI feel Omen is essentially the most skillful expressive controller agent within the recreation. Brimstone, Clove, all of them are fairly easy. However Omen, I really feel like there\u2019s extra to it. When you\u2019re good with him, it exhibits.\u201d <\/p>\n
Forward of the VCT Americas 2026: Stage 1, bang reveals the staff has realized lots from their earlier efficiency. As a substitute of calming down and taking part in the fights, the staff would rush by means of some moments, rushing up conditions they didn\u2019t must. \u201cGenerally, we\u2019re too chaotic. We realized that, after we play slower and managed, we make insanely good selections,\u201d he defined. \u201cWe have to discover that stability.\u201d<\/p>\n
In his opinion, the European coaches positively deliver a extra disciplined technique, however they acknowledge their strengths of their chaotic gameplay. \u201cThey encourage us to play our personal recreation and to be snug. They’re permitting us to flourish, and so they additionally perceive we don\u2019t all the time want an excellent elementary and disciplined playstyle to win the video games.\u201d<\/p>\n100T bang returns to the stage to face Evil Geniuses (Picture by Colin Younger-Wolff\/Riot Video games)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
On April 11, 100 Thieves returns to the VCT Americas stage to play Stage 1. The opening match shall be in opposition to Evil Geniuses, adopted by Sentinels, NRG, KR\u00dc\u00a0Esports, and FURIA.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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