Yaroslav “NS” Kuznetsov has revealed that Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov significantly improved his performance after a long break, even though he did not play Dota 2 during that time. This result is quite surprising and proves that rest can bring great benefits to professional players.

NS shared his opinion in a livestream on Twitch:

"In my opinion, a long break can only give you an advantage, and Collapse is a prime example. Collapse has been competing in the professional arena for a long time. Even though he took more than 2 months off, he still hasn't forgotten how to play Dota 2. That time helps him recharge and develop new and creative ideas."

NS emphasized that Collapse's strong performance upon their return is a clear testament to the importance of rest and strategic thinking for esports players. He also compared this to OG's success at The International 2018 (TI8) and TI9, when the team took a six-month break and avoided participating in other tournaments.

"Take for example OG at TI8 and TI9. They didn't care much about participating in tournaments during that time. People underestimated them and thought they couldn't achieve success, but TI9 showed see how great they are."

Collapse's form, especially after a long period of inactivity, has revived discussions about him being one of the best offlaners in the world. The Dota 2 community thinks that his performance is similar to his peak at The International 2024.

More interestingly, Miroslav "Mira" Kolpakov once contacted Collapse during a break to ask where he stood in the Dota 2 list, which showed people's respect and curiosity about his skills. of Collapse, even when he is inactive.

The case of Collapse clearly demonstrates that taking a break from competition not only helps players avoid exhaustion but also helps them come back stronger, challenging the notion that constant practice is necessary to achieve success. peak.