Daxak on the start of his Dota 2 career: “I played a lot, escaped reality, and lived in a state of euphoria.”
Professional player and content creator Nikita “Daxak” Kuzmin answered questions from subscribers on the FONBET Esports Telegram channel.
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On how he restores his mental state
The gym, walks, TV shows, music. Any good or neutral habits help.
On how he got into esports and which is better: the pro scene or streaming
I played a lot, avoided reality, and lived in a bubble. My parents were extremely negative: the chances of making it were slim, and I understand them. My relationships were bad, which is why I escaped into my PC. Esports is only cool if you win everything. If not, it’s easier—and even better—to be a streamer.
On who would win in a one-on-one duel: the current version of him or the version from five years ago
I don’t play 1v1, but theoretically—it’s definitely the current me. We all evolve, and the level of play has risen significantly over the past five years.
On who from Dota 2 surprised him the most
It’s a human tendency (and mine as well)—I remember the bad things better than the good ones. So when I’m asked questions like this, nothing comes to mind.
Previously, Nikita “Daxak” Kuzmin offered tips on playing Ember Spirit, explaining the importance of buying Boots of Speed early on, discussed the key objective during the first wave of creeps in the mid lane, and emphasized the benefits of early jungle creep stacks for most mid laners.
