Satanic Wins First LAN Event At 17 - ESL One Raleigh Champions
17-year-old prodigy Satanic has carried his team to a victory at ESL One Raleigh 2025, taking down his former team in the Grand Final with a score of 3-1. This meant PARIVISION became back-to-back ESL One winners, with their victory at ESL One Bangkok 2024 to end the year.
Despite a near-flawless Group Stage campaign, PARIVISION had one of the longest routes to win the event, starting the main event in the Lower Bracket. They played through the maximum number of games, with numerous extended matches and late-game situations.
After eliminating Tundra Esports and getting revenge on their former teammate Crystallis, the PARIVISION squad still went into the Grand Final full of energy. They convincingly took down Team Spirit, only dropping a single map. Satanic closed out the series on Templar Assassin, ending the game 14/0/4.
The most consistent player of the event was the team’s offlaner, DM, who averaged a 7.25 KDA. He left a short message after the victory:
"Well guys, we won the tournament after all, which is great. There were a lot of tough and close games. And I'm proud that we found the strength not to break down and overcome the difficulties we faced. Special thanks to all the fans and people who write kind things and support - you make the world a better place, and I adore you. I wish the CIS fans a great night's sleep after such a good CIS final. On the good side, guys."
PARIVISION received $290,000 for their efforts, with $250,000 going directly to the players while the remainder was awarded to the organization. Team Spirit was rewarded with $165,000 for their efforts.
On top of prize money, both teams received EPT Points. Both teams are now sitting at the top of the EPT Season 3 Leaderboard, and are guaranteed to receive invitations to Riyadh Masters 2025.
ESL One Raleigh 2025 was a $1,000,000 LAN event that took place from 7 to 13 April in Raleigh, United States.