StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 was memorable not only for the battle for playoff spots but also for a series of impressive individual records that brought several players into the spotlight. These stats were published by Scope.gg on Reddit and turned ordinary statistics into a story about who exactly was winning micro-moments and carrying their teams in crucial matches.

Top 5 Heroes of Stage 3

• The best in damage per round was donk from Team Spirit: his ADR of 113.04 with a rating of 8.1 in Stage 3 matches highlighted him as the main "monster" of the decisive stage and one of the key factors for Spirit's advancement to the playoffs.
• m0NESY earned the title "Smoke Criminal," dealing 1319 damage through smokes and securing 3 no-scope kills, often causing opponents to lose a player before any proper contact.
• JT demonstrated exemplary use of flashbangs, blinding 116 opponents for a total of 590.9 seconds, regularly creating comfortable openings for teammates at key points.
• nicx emerged as one of the main clutch masters of Stage 3, winning 6 out of 13 clutch situations and often saving rounds when the team's economy was hanging by a thread.
• kyousuke dominated in opening duels, winning 35 initial encounters and providing his team with a numerical advantage in the early seconds of the round.
• Meanwhile, ropz added a touch of irony to the tournament by scoring nine "kills" on chickens during Stage 3.

These records won't fade away after the final round of the Major: they will become arguments for players in contract discussions and a starting point for analysts building rosters for the next season. Teams are already seeing that refined pistol rounds, quality trades, and smart grenade use not only deliver impressive stats but also real progress into the playoffs.