StarLadder Budapest Major Power Rankings
Heading into the StarLadder Budapest Major, identifying the clear favorites is challenging. These power rankings reflect team performances during the second half of 2025, based on recent form and observations rather than hype. This provides a snapshot of which teams look strongest heading into Budapest.
Astralis
Roster: Magisk, HooXi, Staehr, device & jabbi
Astralis has experienced a turbulent season. A leadership change from cadiaN to HooXi and the loss of stavn due to personal reasons led to Magisk joining mid-season, complicating the team’s stability. Despite this, Astralis has secured solid results, consistently reaching playoffs at FISSURE Playground 1 and 2, BLAST Bounty, and IEM Chengdu.
If coach ruggah hadn’t stood in for device at PGL Masters Bucharest, they likely would have made playoffs there too.
The team reliably makes playoffs but rarely advances beyond the quarterfinals. If HooXi can unlock device’s potential, Astralis could rise higher in the standings.
Legacy
Roster: dumau, latto, n1ssim, lux & saadzin
Legacy is currently performing very well, with back-to-back finals appearances at PGL Masters Bucharest and the CS Asia Championships. Their chaotic and aggressive Brazilian style, led by dumau and latto, mirrors the early days of FURIA.
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