In esports, trailblazers and pioneers come into the competitive scene early and set the standard for future rivals. When a game is new and its competitive scene is in its infancy, many of the early techniques will fade away as the general skill of the playerbase and understanding grow. However, some players are so ahead of the meta that their original ideas stand the test of time.
We’ll take a look at 10 esports legends whose games would be very different without their influence. These personalities revolutionized the competitive landscape and changed esports history.
The 10 most influential esports players of all time
We aren’t looking at achievements and accolades here (although that certainly comes with the territory).