In the grand finals of Valorant Challengers League (VCL) 2023 Thailand Split 2, XERXIA defeated FULL SENSE to emerge as the champions, securing the highly anticipated slot in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Ascension Pacific. The team displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the best-of-five grand finals, ultimately claiming victory with a 3-1 scoreline.

XERXIA to Represent Thailand in VCT Ascension Pacific

FULL SENSE, despite their initial success by securing a win in the opening match, faltered against XERXIA's relentless performance. After an impressive run in the playoffs, FULL SENSE made it to the grand finals, surpassing expectations after a challenging regular season where they won only four out of seven matches. This remarkable turnaround for FULL SENSE was a testament to their resilience and adaptability.

However, it was XERXIA who truly shone in this competition. The team's journey to the grand finals showcased its unwavering dedication to improvement. In the previous event, XERXIA narrowly secured a direct slot for the current split with a 3-4 scoreline. Determined not to miss the playoffs this time, it finished the regular season with a more impressive 4-3 scoreline.

XERXIA's path to the finals was not without obstacles, but it overcame setbacks with tenacity and skill. The grand finals witnessed intense battles across multiple maps. FULL SENSE claimed victory in the first map, Haven, with a score of 13-10. However, XERXIA quickly retaliated, winning the second map, Split, in a close match with a score of 15-13. With the momentum firmly on their side, XERXIA continued its dominance, winning the third map, Ascent, with a score of 13-11, causing FULL SENSE to lose its map pick. The fourth map, Bind, further cemented XERXIA's triumph as it secured a convincing victory with a score of 13-8.

XERXIA's impressive performance in the VCL 2023 Thailand Split 2 now propels it to the esteemed VCT 2023 Ascension Pacific, where it will represent Thailand. This next stage of competition presents its toughest challenge yet, as it faces top teams from various regions, all vying for a single spot in the international circuit. The team is fully aware of the magnitude of this opportunity and is prepared to deliver their absolute best in order to secure a place in the highly sought-after VCT 2024/2025 Pacific League.