This week we’re counting down the Top 50 Players from season 3 of the North American Rivals Championship Series. For more information about this historical rankings and its process, check out our introduction and honorable mentions post from earlier in the week.
Other Articles in this Series:
- Introduction and Honorable Mentions
- #50 – 41
- #40 – 31
- #30 – 21 (you are here)
- Rankings #20 – 11
- Rankings #10 – 1
NA RCS S3 #30 – Dam Danny
NA RCS S2 Rank: 31
Dam Danny’s explosive Zetterburn makes a return to the top 50 list, this time cracking the top 30 players in North America. A staple of the dedicated Arizona Rivals scene, Dam Danny has battled back and forth for top PR spots in his region and utilized these skills to achieve strong placings at 3 of the biggest events in season 3.
NA RCS S3 #29 – DankRamenBoy
NA RCS S2 Rank: N/A
DankRamenBoy may be one of the most improved players on the list from season 2 to season 3. In a short time span he went from losing to devs in pools to collecting wins from top players and achieving multiple top 16 finishes at major events. In addition to his improvement from a competitive standpoint, DankRamenBoy also puts in the work creatively on his character by exploring and innovating Ranno tech. His hard work in both areas is certainly the reason for his rapid rise, and we hope to see it continue in season 4.
NA RCS S3 #28 – Tapscott
NA RCS S2 Rank: N/A
Tapscott is another player who made massive strides during season 3. Now arguably the best tournament Orcane outside of DolphinBrick, he was able to take sets from the likes of AZCards, FullStream, Protagify and more throughout the season while capping things off with a 17th place finish at Genesis 6. He seemed to be focusing on a breakout event, and with his skill we expect to see it pay off if he continues to play in season 4.
NA RCS S3 #27 – Theomach
NA RCS S2 Rank: N/A
Theomach is an old school player that we’re pleased to see participating in more circuit events. Though his travel was limited, he was able to make some big finishes in season 3 to earn himself a spot on the list. He plays Zetterburn with an explosive and aggressive style that often ends with sets going all the way down to the last hit, keeping friends and fans on the edge of their seats.
NA RCS S3 #26 – hoppyKnitz
NA RCS S2 Rank: 34
HoppyKnitz moved up the rankings this year with the help of his signature Maypul play, and even a little “help” from his “signature” Zetterburn play as well. In addition to his strong offline results, hoppyKnitz also competed online with great finishes, eventually securing himself first place in the national RCS October Online monthly over players such as AZCards, Kisuno, Windows, Dr Nitronio, and more.
NA RCS S3 #25 – Sparx21
NA RCS S2 Rank: 36
Sparx21 became the person to look up to for Elliana players in season 3. His creative use of the mechanized menace made his tournament matches a favorite for fans of the underdog Rival. In addition to innovating with the Elliana community, Sparx21 is no slouch with his Kragg either, breaking it out in multiple events when things got rough. With wins over the likes of ZeeBee, SBS, Kenneth, and more Sparx21 was a threat at events around the country and another player we’ll be keeping an eye on in season 4.
NA RCS S3 #24 – Dos Rogers
NA RCS S2 Rank: N/A
Dos Rogers’ solo Ranno is quietly one of the most dangerous frogs you can find in bracket. His slick movement combined with creative use of Ranno’s full kit makes him an exciting player to watch. Though he hasn’t taken home a top 8 yet, Dos is one of those players where you can tell it’s only a matter of time. We look forward to seeing more of him in season 4 of the RCS.
NA RCS S3 #23 – Hatz
NA RCS S2 Rank: N/A
Hatz catapulted to the national stage last year at Heat Wave 2 with his amazing run over the likes of Bagel, SBS, Kenneth, and more to secure 3rd place at the grassroots major. Known before that as a leader in his home region of Colorado, Hatz is a fan favorite who draws energy from the crowd. Come to Elevate and see more of his Absa in just a few weeks!
NA RCS S3 #22 – Adi
NA RCS S2 Rank: 33
Adi might just secretly be one of the best players in the game. While he traveled sparingly this year, his record at First Impact told the story of someone who could overtake the best with wins on Penguin, DolphinBrick, MSB, Corkxx, Blue, and more all happening in a godlike run. Adi is a member of the Tristate scene and plays a handful of characters at a top level, even holding onto some counterpicks for local specific matchups. With few official circuit events under his belt to justify a higher placing in season 3, we hope to see him travel to more this year and take the Rivals tournament scene by storm in season 4.
