HellRaisers made a surprising transfer by dismissing Nikita “Daxak” Kuzmin simply days earlier than the Dota 2 Lima Major in early February. Despite taking part in a significant function inside HellRaisers and serving to them qualify for the Major, Daxak discovered himself on the chilly streets of free company, resulting in a collection of outbursts and airing of disagreements with different group members, like Aleksandr “Nofear” Churochkin and Alexey “Solo” Berezin.
In an interview with escorenews, Daxak shared the ultimate particulars of his departure from the group and the distinction of their Dota 2 philosophy, which he claimed contributed to a poisonous group surroundings.
Daxak moved to HellRaisers from BetBoom Team, the place he continually argued with Akbar “SoNNeikO” Butaev, the captain. Upon becoming a member of his new group, Daxak stated he was fairly clear with the professionals and cons he was bringing to the desk whereas additionally laying down some floor guidelines.
As the brand new HellRaisers roster began training, Daxak started noticing the shortcomings of the group’s coach Nofear, who was taking over teaching for the primary time in his skilled Dota 2 profession. Daxak believed Nofear was unprepared too typically, which additionally elevated his duties. Though Daxak was keen to place within the work and provides Nofear an opportunity to develop as a coach, how Nofear dealt with criticism pushed Daxak over the sting.
On a number of events, Nofear would apparently agree with Daxak and pay attention to his recommendation, solely to repeat the identical errors. Despite the challenges confronted, Daxak additionally felt that Nofear improved as a Dota 2 coach throughout their temporary time working collectively.
Daxak was additionally shocked by group captain Solo’s carefree angle because the HellRaisers’ veteran. According to Daxak, Solo didn’t take the time to assist out the group’s younger gamers, which grew to become one other job that Daxak took over. When this was mixed with Solo’s unwillingness to check replays, his kind additionally declined all through the DPC season.
HellRaisers nonetheless certified for the primary main Dota 2 occasion of the 12 months amidst all of the chemistry points. Shortly after the group was within the clear, Daxak determined to put out all the problems, however he was met with 5 different members who weren’t on the identical web page as him. At the top of all of it, the group believed eradicating Daxak can be the higher selection.
When Daxak confronted HellRaisers with an ultimatum, the group selected to proceed with Nofear and Solo however nonetheless supplied to play the Lima Major with Daxak. Though Daxak agreed, HellRaisers backed off from this proposition, in accordance with the carry participant.
In addition to shedding gentle on what occurred throughout the group, Daxak added that his communication expertise could have contributed to his fallout with the squad. HellRaisers contacted escorenews after the interview was revealed and stated that it was actively making ready for the Lima Major with out Daxak.