s1mple Crowns donk as CS2's 3rd Greatest Rifler in Explosive IEM Krakow Ranking
s1mple Shakes CS2 World with Historic Rifler Rankings
Counter-Strike legend Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev dropped a tactical nuke on the esports community during ESL's IEM Krakow 2026 challenge, placing rising star Danil "donk" Kryshkovets as the third-greatest rifler in CS history - a verdict that could reshape tournament odds and player markets.
The Undertaker's Hit List
In the viral TikTok segment that's racked up nearly 100K views, the BC.Game superstar revealed:
- 🥉 donk at #3 all-time despite his youth
- 🥈 m0NESY ranked #5 (Falcons' sniper)
- 🥈 XANTARES at #6 with the caveat: "has to win more"
This isn't s1mple's first controversial ranking at IEM Krakow. Earlier in the tournament, he famously refused to acknowledge any player as better than his prime self until reluctantly admitting Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut was "close" - setting up fascinating narrative stakes for future Vitality vs BC.Game matchups.
Betting Implications of Legendary Praise
While s1mple's BC.Game squad crashed out after losses to Vitality and FaZe Clan, his endorsement rockets donk's stock value:
- Future MVP Markets: Elevated status makes donk prime DHL MVP candidate material
- Underdog Value: Teams facing donk's Spirit may need adjusted handicaps
- Career Legacy Bets: Odds on donk breaking into eventual #1 spot worth monitoring
"When a GOAT candidate like s1mple anoints you," says 322 Tips analyst, "bookmakers notice. We're likely seeing the birth of a new odds-shifting force in CS2." Track evolving dynamics with our AI Predictions for upcoming tournaments.
Krakow's Ranking Ripple Effects
The esports community is dissecting s1mple's glaring omissions:
- Who occupies his #1 and #2 rifler slots?
- Why no mention of current Top 5 players like NiKo?
- How will XANTARES respond to the "win more" challenge?
One thing's certain - these rankings will fuel debate until donk either validates or crumbles under the weight of s1mple's endorsement. Smart bettors should watch Spirit's next matches like hawks via our CS2 Predictions hub.
Source: ESL Counter-Strike TikTok