VCT Pacific Stage 2 Grand Final: Paper Rex take down RRQ 3–1 to secure top seeding

Today’s VCT Pacific Stage 2 Grand Final saw Paper Rex (PRX) reclaim regional supremacy with a commanding 3–1 defeat of Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ). Across four electrifying maps, PRX asserted tactical dominance, leveraged standout individual play, and captured their rightful place at the top heading into VALORANT Champions Paris.

The Road to the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Grand Final

PRX had only lost one series during all of VCT Pacific Stage 2, that defeat an upset by ZETA, and none at all in the playoffs. They had a flawless run and had already qualified for Toronto. All they had left to do was lift the regional trophy, an achievement they had not yet garnered in 2025. In contrast, RRQ had been the winners of Stage 1, but faced a difficult lower bracket run.

They beat the likes of Gen.G, DRX, and T1 to qualify for Champions, and then defeated Talon to make it to the grand final. The two teams had only faced off once this year, with RRQ eliminating PRX in the lower final during VCT Pacific Stage 1.

The grand final today saw PRX having a double map ban thanks to their upper bracket run, which had them choosing to shut out Icebox and Corrode, while Bind as the opener: a map they had dominated during Stage 2.

Bind: PRX Sets a Clear Benchmark

PRX opened the series on Bind, establishing dominance early with their double duelist comp that let them build up to a 9-3 lead at the culmination of the first half. They were able to close out the map 13-4, with RRQ unable to catch up to the lead PRX had netted. Leading the charge was something on Yoru, whose staggering 278 ACS, 22 kills, and +10 kill differential spread crowned him MVP of the map. His opening kills and constant pressure, thanks to his util kit, kept RRQ on their heels.

Ascent: PRX Continue to Dominate

Despite map two being RRQ’s pick, PRX’s momentum continued unabashedly, finding an incredibly strong defensive half of 11-1 — an even bigger lead than the one they’d maintained on Bind. Their double sentinel composition, combined with the entries and kills that both something and f0rsakeN were finding consistently, enabled them to win the map 13-7, despite RRQ attempting to recover in the second half with six straight rounds of their own. Unfortunately for RRQ, they were unable to sustain a comeback, and PRX then stood at a 2-0 record, one map away from winning the VCT Pacific Stage 2 trophy.

Lotus: RRQ Find Their Footing

Despite being down two maps and on PRX’s pick again, RRQ did not concede yet. They shifted to a double-duelist and double-initiator comp, and found — for the first time all series — a neck and neck half that ended dead even at 6-6. RRQ surged forward post-break, winning not just their first pistol of the day but also a solid seven-round streak to flawlessly plough through PRX’s defenses and win the map 13-7. RRQ’s win was largely fueled by Jemkin’s explosive 272 ACS and 18 kills. RRQ had a chance to find another reverse sweep like their game against Talon the day before.

Haven: PRX Closes Out With Poise

In the fourth map, Haven, PRX had f0rsakeN on Waylay, and something on Yoru. The double duelist composition on defense saw them find great pressure with consistent first picks as well as retake setups, and for the third time today, PRX ended the half with a huge lead, this time 8-4. PRX winning the upcoming pistol was the final death knell, and while RRQ had a few more rounds in them, PRX would not be denied, winning Haven 13-7. D4v41 was the MVP of the map for PRX on Vyse, with an ACS of 205 and 80% KAST.

Series MVP: something

Across all four maps, something emerged as the standout performer for PRX. He clinched two map MVPs with formidable fragging, and had 69 frags with 20 first kills across the series. His Yoru also enabled his team, especially on maps where they were running double-duelist comps, with extremely aggressive entries that RRQ often had no answer to.

Seeding for VALORANT Champions Paris

By capturing the title, Paper Rex earns the #1 seed from Pacific, making them Pacific’s most favorable team going into Champions Paris. RRQ, with this second-place finish, secures the #2 seed, while T1 and DRX receive respective #3 and #4 seeds based on Championship Points.

The Grand Final delivered not just a title, but added another crown to PRX’s head with the regional trophy. Having won Masters Toronto just before, PRX now looks to be in top shape and a major threat heading into Champions. Both their cohesive teamwork and individual star power sealed a 3–1 victory that reaffirmed their Pacific hegemony.