SoNNeikO Instagram AMA

Meta heroes, becoming a captain, favorite anime and movies

Akbar "SoNNeikO" Butaev held an AMA session on Instagram and answered questions from fans. The captain NAVI.GG.BET highlighted the meta heroes, shared the origins of his nickname, and talked about The International 2019.

— What does it mean for you — making it to The International?

— Another tournament.

— What are the best heroes for the offlane?

— Centaur Warrunner, Axe, Sand King.

— The strongest supports of the meta?

— Chen, Warlock, Winter Wyvern.

— What hero will always be meta?

— Io.

— Who's your favorite hero?

— It's become Chen recently.

— When did you start playing?

— Approximately since I was 8–9 years old.

— Favorite anime?

— “Your Name”, “Attack on Titan”, “Dusk Maiden of Amnesia”.

— What anime are you watching currently?

- The third season of Tokyo Ghoul.

— What's the story behind your nickname?

— I wanted to invent a nickname for myself. Sketched a couple of letters, in the end it turned out to be SoNNeikO.

— What does the postfix "of the Laputa" mean?

— I took it from the anime "Laputa: Castle in the Sky".

— What's your MMR?

— 8200

— How to get more MMR?

— Watch replays - both pro and your own. Be calm and not lose your cool!

— Will you pick Invoker and Tinker for MagicaL?

— Sometimes, but spot on!

— In your opinion, what place can you take at The International 2019?

— It all depends on the preparation. If we do not lose the shape, we should be at least top-8!

— Ready to take the top 1 at The International?

— We will see when the event starts :)

— Your favorite movies?

— All that feature Jackie Chan.

— Do you want to go back to position 4?

— If there is a captain whom I can trust, then I will switch over without any problems!

- How to cope with tilt?

— Listen to music, relax, take a walk.

— Will you pick Techies for W_Zayac at The International?

— Totally!

— Are you planning to return to Tashkent?

— Yes, when I have time.

— Top-3 CIS carries?

— The one and only — Crystallize!

— Are you not afraid that Crystallize will panic at The International? — Will you have a talk with him?

— If it will be obvious he is nervous, I will support him and give advice. But in general, I doubt that he will worry.

— Is MagicaL the top mid?

—Yes!

— What did Bakyt bring to the team?

— He is a pro at what he does. Enough said.

— How do you like Mag, as a coach and as a person?

— The best!

— How to train coaching skills?

— Books, work on yourself, communication with other people in who you see features similar to captain ones.

— When you play, do you listen to calm music, or what do you like?

— I rarely listen to music while playing. — Usually before the game I can listen to both active and quiet music. During the match I turn it off completely to fully concentrate.

Also of MagicaL, who talked live with the fans.