“I See Myself on Characters Like KAY/O” – TenZ to Continue on Support Roles

Sentinels participant Tyson “TenZ” Ngo is probably going going to proceed enjoying help roles for his group within the 2024 VCT Season

Tyson “TenZ” Ngo is likely one of the most well-known gamers in Valorant’s Esports scene, and whereas many followers beloved seeing his flashy performs on Jett, the 22-year-old is probably going going to take a special path within the upcoming VCT 2024 season. 

Sean Gares – former Counter-Strike professional, now a well-respected caster analyst and coach in Valorant – not too long ago introduced Sentinels participant TenZ onto his broadcast. Throughout this podcast, the Canadian star participant talked about his group’s poor efficiency in 2023, current modifications, and his most well-liked roles, amongst different issues. 

TenZ on His Most popular Roles

When requested about whether or not he will probably be sticking to enjoying flex roles or going again to Duelist Brokers for the 2024 season, TenZ talked about focusing extra on help characters – “I’m most likely sticking in the direction of, like, flash Initiators. Possibly I’d rock out, like, one dualist map if we’re doing a double-Duelist. However, aside from that, like, I believe I sort of see myself on characters like KAY/O or Yoru.”

TenZ was primarily seen on Duelist Brokers like Jett and Neon throughout this yr’s VCT Americas. Later, on the Americas Final Likelihood Qualifier (LCQ), he switched to supportive roles with KAY/O whereas nonetheless choosing Jett on Break up, the place Sentinels employed the double-Duelist method that’s been the meta on the actual map. 

Whereas Sentinels nonetheless confronted disappointing defeats within the LCQ, the Canadian star did properly on Initiator, choosing up big numbers of assists by way of glorious flashes that have been highlights of the group’s gameplay. 

Credit score: Riot Video games

“I believe I am quite a bit higher suited to that (enjoying KAY/O and Yoru), and really simply suits my play model quite a bit higher. I will not lie, like, after I began enjoying the sport and, like; clearly, you would simply put like a very excessive fragging participant on Jett, for instance, however I believe it sort of, like, put me on the incorrect path for the sport.” – the 22-year-old advised Sean Gares.

If TenZ continues to play supportive Brokers, we’ll possible see Zachary “zekken” Patrone as the first Duelist for the North American roster. Furthermore, with Mouhamed “johnqt” Ouarid as the new IGL, will probably be fascinating to see how the squad decides to distribute the roles.