Paper Rex’s in-game leader d4v41 did his homework before facing Team Vitality in the VCT Masters London playoffs. The preparation paid off in a decisive 2-1 series victory that showcased the collision between two fundamentally different approaches to competitive Valorant.

Khalish Rusyaidee, better known as d4v41, studied VIT’s playstyle extensively heading into the matchup. His scouting report was straightforward: Vitality is a good, experienced team that plays a slow, traditionally European style of Valorant.

The series breakdown

The three-map series on June 15, 2026, told a story in three distinct chapters. PRX opened on Breeze with a performance that bordered on ruthless, winning 13-3 in what amounted to a masterclass in aggressive tempo.

D4v41 was the primary architect of that demolition. He posted a 21-8 scoreline on Breeze.