W_Zayac AMA: answers

Dota 2 / News / 24 July 2019 — 12:38

W_Zayac — on the tournament preparation, favourite heroes, and his own position

Bakyt "W_Zayac" Emilzhanov answered the most interesting . Bakyt talked about preparations for The International 2019, highlighted his favorite heroes, and also suggested why the opponents are so afraid of his Techies.

: Having a large pool of heroes and playing so well, why did you choose Nyx Assassin for such overdominance over everyone on the map?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

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I always liked heroes with invisibility, also with strong lategame potential.

: What is it like to be an esportsman?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Cool.

: What about Chu? Have you talked? Does he have a grudge?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

We're friends on Steam. I don't know.

: Will there be problems with a visa to China?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

It's all good.

: Do you feel bad for your teammates, because often your individual game takes the spotlight, and not the team play?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

There is truth in this. Well, I think everyone understands that I was overhyped in these qualifiers.

: Why did you choose this particular role? Do you take offense when all merits are given to the cores?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

I played supports at the start. No.

Can you name a fantasy roster of Kyrgyz players with whom you would most likely win the WESG?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Blizzy offlane. Cutcutcut or dream` carry, Stormc4t mid and Puberrr position five.

We all know that you like to play "dirty". So when will you unleash the “Farm Champion” and Visage? Phoenix would be better, though.

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

They are not in the meta, and I would not say that they are my best heroes.

: Do you watch anime? If so, what 5 titles did you like? If not, then list those that you watched.

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Death Note, Hunter x Hunter, Seven Deadly Sins, SAO, No Game No Life.

: Is Papich the best?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

At some point.

Why are teams so scared of your Techies? What is the main strength of this hero? Do the teams not feel like counter-picking/spending a lot more on warding?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Most likely, it is just inconvenient to play against the hero, and the opponents did not want to risk it.

: When did you start playing DotA?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

I've known the game since I was 5, but I started actually playing at 12.

: I play position 3 myself, 4k MMR; you know the game doesn't rely on just that hero, because if your mid/carry had a bad lane, then you rarely can do much. How to gain MMR in this case? Do you tilt? If so, how do you get out of tilt?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

You can gainMMR as any position, you just need to practice and try your best. Yes, it happens, I tilt, just calm myself, because I lose in this state. Overall... I take a break, walk, cycle, go out with friends.

: Enough with dota. Name 3 favorite dishes :)

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Pilaf, fried potatoes and meat, but cooked according to Kyrgyz traditions.

: I have 4k MMR, I have been playing for 5 years, but I can't gain more. What rating did you start with and how long did it take to get your rank?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

The first account at 4500, the second at 5000.

: Name 3 strongest position 4 heroes.

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Dark Willow, Shadow Demon, Treant Protector.

: Why did you choose position 4, and not anything else? And how do you manage to demonstrate such a high level of the game?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

When I started to play, I wanted to be a captain and position 5. Later I realized that I lacked some qualities and experience for the captain, and decided to play for myself. Because of this, I decided to move to the 4th position. Good preparation and a strong pool of heroes.

After the qualifications, a very large part of the CIS community considers you to be the best pos4, at least in our region. By the way, do you agree with this?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

I can only say I need to show my skill against the top teams consistently in the long run.

: Did you have an idol, so to speak, when you started playing? You looked at him and thought: "I want to be like him".

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

It is difficult to choose someone, I always look at the top players of my position at the moment.

I would like to know if there will be any fan meeting in Bishkek?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Perhaps, after The International.

: Is your nickname really Chocolate Hare? Who is better at drafting - SoNNeikO or Mag?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Yes :) They are both doing well. In my opinion it is better when the coach drafts, and not a player, if there is such an opportunity.

: Bakyt, how do you assess your TI chances?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

It all depends on the preparation, and so ... it's hard to say. Of course, I want to take no less than the top 8.

How do you warm up? What is your favorite hero? The most unloved hero in DotA?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

I play a pub or a hero demo. Techies. Broodmother.

: Bakyt, will we see you as Pudge?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Nope :)

: What heroes do you think are greatly underestimated?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Pudge :)

Bakyt, will you show more signature heroes? I admire 4-man Nyx stun.

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Thank you, I will try to show more of my signature heroes and perform at the highest level.

: Why Techies? Do you watch NAVI CS games?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Always liked non-standard heroes. Yes, sometimes.

: How to practice position 4? Is it possible to gain MMR as 4?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Play pubs as 4. Sure you can.

: How do you and SoNNeikO manage to regularly enter the top 100, because there are often bad cores?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

By this logic, the opponent's cores are just as bad, so it's just an excuse. If you play well, you gain MMR, it's just a matter of time.

: Why does Virtus Pro understand the game better than you? What stops you from understand the game on the same level, and improving?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

It is difficult for me to answer this question. Obviously they are more experienced than us and perhaps just better as players (maybe). Nothing, just need to practice more.

: I am very glad that our Chocolate is now playing in NAVI! Do you think you're like GH or Jerax? In any strong team, there are always position 4 playmakers.

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

I am just as happy. I would not say so, we have different hero pools.

: How do you plan to beat top teams at TI? Are you preparing any superstrats or are you planning to play from the opponent's draft? Are you preparing something special for the playoffs?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

Hit a couple buttons, click a few times. Yes, there will be some strats.

: What will you do with the prize money if you win TI?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

The list will be big, as well as the prize for the 1st place. I think I will find an application for them.

: Do you have a strategy (plan) against hard pressure (fast push)? Judging by the games against Gambit Esports and Team Liquid, you don't take it too well, especially if your opponent has heroes like Meepo.

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

We made some mistakes during the draft, which is why we got pushed hard.

: Will your hero pool change after the patch? What is needed in order to be on a par with the strongest teams?

Bakyt "Zayac" Emilzhanov

NAVI.Dota 2 Player

I will add a few heroes. A good team game, understanding of meta, and your personal game.