VCT Pacific 2023: Pacific League Standings Update – Paper Rex Tied for Fifth Place
Paper Rex is a formidable Valorant team hailing from the Southeast Asia (SEA) region, ranked fifth on the leaderboard of the VCT Pacific 2023: Pacific League. In their recent match against Team Secret, Paper Rex deployed a double duelist strategy, which unfortunately fell short, resulting in a close 2-1 loss. Despite this setback, the team remains a strong contender in the league, having won its opening match against DetonatioN FocusMe. According to the latest standings after week 2 released by VCT Pacific’s official Twitter account, Paper Rex is currently tied for fifth place.
Why Did It Fail Against Team Secret?
Paper Rex’s coach, Alexandre “alecks” Sallé, believes that the team’s double duelist strategy fell short against Team Secret because they were not aggressive enough in their approach. In a post-match interview, he explained that with a double duelist combination, the team should have been more in their opponent’s faces, taking more risks, and being more explosive. However, the team was too careful on Fracture and Split, which ultimately cost them the match.
The Double Duelist Strategy
The double duelist strategy is a popular tactic in Valorant, where a team uses two agents with duelists’ characteristics, such as mobility, high damage output, and self-sustainability. This strategy aims to put pressure on the opponent by using the duelist agents’ strengths to take control of the map and secure frags. However, this strategy is also high-risk, as it requires the team to be aggressive and push forward, leaving them vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Looking Forward
Despite the loss, Paper Rex remains a top-tier team in the VCT Pacific 2023: Pacific League, with seven more matches left to play. The team is not majorly upset with the outcome and is already focusing on the next challenge, taking on T1 on April 8th. The team’s performance in this match will be an excellent opportunity for them to show that they have learned from their previous loss and that they are still one of the top contenders in the league.
Conclusion
Paper Rex’s double duelist strategy fell short against Team Secret, as the team was not aggressive enough in their approach. However, the team remains a strong contender in the VCT 2023: Pacific League, and with seven more matches to play, they have plenty of opportunities to bounce back. The upcoming match against T1 will be an excellent chance for Paper Rex to showcase their skills and prove that they are still a team to be reckoned with in the Valorant competitive scene.