NA RCS Season 3 Top 50: #10 – 1

NA RCS S3 #10 – Corkxx

NA RCS S2 Rank: 39

<.< Corkxx showed us just how good he really is this year with a fantastic showing at offline events. Win or lose, his aggressive Forsburn gets the crowd excited and is a treat to watch. Corkxx used his fast-paced play this year to take sets from Windows, MattyIce, Jesier, SBS and more. Unfortunately it looks like he'll be out of the country during most of season 4, but he's earned his spot here in the top 10 for us remember him by until he returns.

NA RCS S3 #09 – MattyIce

NA RCS S2 Rank: N/A

Broken Alliance’s MattyIce is the only player in the top 10 that was completely unranked last year. Bursting into the national scene in season 3, the rest of the Rivals world quickly learned what everyone in Florida already knew – that MattyIce was sick. His unique style is satisfying to watch where he’ll often use lightning fast combos into aerial strong attack traps that spell the end for opponents with unfortunate DI. In addition to being a top player, MattyIce is also a community leader and organizer in his home region. We’re looking forward to seeing more of him in season 4, as even though he’s near the top it seems he still has room to rise.

NA RCS S3 #08 – ZeeBee

NA RCS S2 Rank: 23

While ZeeBee is always open to making the crowd laugh, his gameplay is no joke. His improvement from season 2 to season 3 was absolutely huge with him advancing from someone who could be called a solid player to a threat taking games off of the top 5 with regularity. His secondaries are quickly catching up to the speed and precision that his Kragg is known for, and if he can turn these wins into an everyday occurrence ZeeBee certainly has a bright future ahead of him.

NA RCS S3 #07 – MSB

NA RCS S2 Rank: 06

MSB is a fan favorite and inspiration to every Kragg below him on this list. His fascinating tech, Rock tricks, and recovery add seasoning to a character that MSB has proven is anything but straightforward as he seems. Like everyone else in the top 10, MSB’s win record is extensive. However his trouble clinching consistent wins over the top 5 keeps him just outside this group even though he’s still making forward progress. As he continues to grow as a player, MSB has also grown greatly as a community leader and mentor bringing to life countless events both online and off in the Tristate area. We can’t wait for more popoffs in season 4.

NA RCS S3 #06 – Bagel

NA RCS S2 Rank: 17

Bagel is a player who has risen above adversity to achieve a top 10 ranking this year. Battling from a region with few practice opportunities and tough travel arrangements, Bagel perseveres to put up results event after event. Though his gameplay isn’t overly fancy, his Etalus quickly becomes a problem for anyone who gives him an inch as shown with set wins over the likes of CakeAssault, Windows, MSB, Jesier and more. With just a bit more consistency in his placings Bagel certainly has the potential to be a top 5 player and one we’re excited to watch in season 4.

NA RCS S3 #05 – DolphinBrick

NA RCS S2 Rank: 05

What MSB is to Kragg, Tuxedo Esports’ Dolphinbrick is to Orcane. One of the most skilled veterans to solo main a character over the years, he single-handedly keeps The Puddle Jumper on the map. DolphinBrick’s style is versatile but can be characterized with combo heavy play featuring tech chases and mixups that keep his opponents in a world of pain. His frequent attendance at events (placing in a whopping 12 over the season), along with his lovable personality make him a fan favorite. Lately we’ve heard rumors that after 3 years he’s finally looking for a tournament secondary, but we’re excited to see him in season 4 no matter who he brings to the stage.

NA RCS S3 #04 – Windows

NA RCS S2 Rank: 07

Windows has always had lofty goals, and this year he once again levels up and solidifies his name in Rivals history with a top 5 ranking that is indisputable. His patient and punishing play go hand in hand with his character, and his consistency was only Rivaled by the 3 other players in the world on his level. Even more, his distinctive hot pink Wrastor seemed to be the only thing able to send CakeAssault to losers during much of season 3. This year Windows hopes to take his skills over to Ultimate as well as Rivals, so we’re excited to cheer him on in both events during season 4.

NA RCS S3 #03 – Penguin

NA RCS S2 Rank: 09

Penguin is the youngest player in the top 10, which makes his resume this season where he holds the most placing of any player (16) even more impressive. He constantly makes Absa look like the fastest character in the game with his lightning quick movement, execution, and devastating combos that often go from 0 to death. Throughout season 3 his rise was an ever looming threat to the old guard as he got closer and closer each event to securing himself a first place. With Penguin participating in the grand finals of the last 6 offline events of the year it was only a matter of time before it came true at GT-X 2018 last fall. With his meteoric rise and the fact that it doesn’t look like he’s stopping any time soon, season 4 may be the year of the penguin.

NA RCS S3 #02 – FullStream

NA RCS S2 Rank: 01

Panda Global’s FullStream continues to be a dominant force in the Rivals scene. Winning the season 3 finals at Genesis 6 makes him the only 2 time title holder in the series and this isn’t by a stroke of luck. He spent much of season 3 playing different characters at each tournament and consintently bringing them into the top 8 with ease. Rivals is FullStream’s first platform fighter, and thanks to FullStream’s success in Rivals he’s also turned his eyes to Smash. Keep an eye on this player in both games in season 4 as he always brings the hype.

NA RCS S3 #01 – CakeAssault

NA RCS S2 Rank: 02

CakeAssault had another amazing year in Rivals with a simply staggering amount of first place finishes at national events. His Forsburn makes it seem like his opponents are playing a different, much slower game and he’s so good that this applies to literally everyone he plays against. His insanely consistent finishes were only broken twice this year, with a loss to Penguin at GT-X and a stumble at Genesis 6 to make it the only tournament where he didn’t play in grands. His dominant performance and top pedigree have earned him the crown and the right to take the number one on the top 50 players list for season 3.