Best Snipers at IEM Katowice 2025 Group Stage
The group stage of IEM Katowice 2025 provided many highlights, but the snipers, as always, were in the spotlight. Their accuracy and ability to read the game were key factors in the success of their teams. Here are five of the best snipers of the tournament in terms of statistics and impact on the game.
5. m0NESY ( G2 Esports )
Kills with AWP per round: 0.309
Damage with AWP per round: 26.75
Rating in the tournament: 6.0
Despite the fact that G2 Esports left the tournament after defeating Virtus.pro and FaZe Clan in the lower bracket, m0NESY continued to demonstrate his skills. His aggressive style of play with AWP helped the team to fight in many rounds, even if the team's overall result was far from expectations.
4. sh1ro ( Team Spirit )
Kills with AWP per round: 0.332
Damage with AWP per round: 32.50
Rating in the tournament: 6.2
sh1ro was one of the key players on Team Spirit , who managed to make their way to the playoffs through the lower bracket. The victories over GamerLegion and Team Liquid were largely due to his confident and cool actions with the sniper rifle.
3. 910 ( The MongolZ )
Kills with AWP per round: 0.340
Damage with AWP per round: 31.12
Rating in the tournament: 6.4
The MongolZ surprised many people by qualifying for the playoffs through the top bracket. The constant efficiency of 910 with AWP was a key factor in the victories over Team Liquid and GamerLegion . His play cemented The MongolZ 's status as one of the unexpected favorites of the tournament.
2. ICY ( Virtus.pro )
Kills with AWP per round: 0.352
Damage from AWP per round: 30.12
Rating in the tournament: 6.1
ICY demonstrated a brilliant game as a member of Virtus.pro , who made it to the playoffs with Team Vitality . His ability to adapt and win key duels ensured the team's success in matches against Eternal Fire and G2. ICY 's presence on the server has become a key to the team's stability.
1. woxic ( Eternal Fire )
Kills with AWP per round: 0.437
AWP damage per round: 39.81
Rating in the tournament: 6.5
woxic was the best sniper of the group stage, leading Eternal Fire to the playoffs thanks to his incredible AWP skills. His performances against teams such as FaZe Clan and Team Falcons were truly impressive. Thanks to his precise shots and high efficiency, woxic has cemented his status as one of the best players at IEM Katowice 2025.
The group stage of IEM Katowice 2025 once again emphasized the importance of snipers in modern CS2 . Players like woxic , ICY and sh1ro showed that one good decision can change the course of the game. As the playoffs approach, all eyes will be on these snipers to see if they can keep up their form and lead their teams to victory.
