Justin “jks” Savage is an Australian professional Counter-Strike 2 player currently competing as a rifler for FlyQuest. He is widely recognized as the most decorated player in Australian Counter-Strike history. Known for his calm demeanor and highly consistent rifling ability, he has represented multiple elite organizations and secured several top-tier international trophies throughout his extensive career.
Player bio
- Name: Justin Savage
- Nationality: Australian
- Date of birth: December 12, 1995
- Current team: FlyQuest
- Former teams: Team Liquid, G2 Esports, Complexity, 100 Thieves, Renegades, Vox Eminor
- Big accolades: 1st place IEM Cologne 2023, 1st place IEM Katowice 2023, 1st place BLAST Premier World Final 2022, 1st place IEM Katowice 2022, #15 HLTV Top 20 2019, #19 HLTV Top 20 2020
Early career and the climb with Renegades
Savage began his professional career in 2014 with Vox Eminor. The team provided him with a platform to develop his skills against international opponents. In 2015, the roster transitioned to Renegades. Over the next four years, Savage became a core player for the organization, achieving strong results such as a semi-final finish at the StarLadder Berlin Major 2019. His performances during this period made him the first Australian player to enter the HLTV Top 20 rankings.
International transitions and championship victories
In October 2019, the Renegades roster was acquired by 100 Thieves, where Savage reached the grand final of IEM Beijing 2019. He later transitioned to Complexity in October 2020, taking on a new challenge in an international roster.
The most successful phase of his career began when he signed with G2 Esports in August 2022. With G2, he secured multiple high-profile tournament victories, including IEM Katowice 2023 and IEM Cologne 2023. Following his departure from G2 Esports in late 2023, he joined Team Liquid in July 2024. However, the roster struggled to meet expectations, leading to his benching in April 2025.
Current team status with FlyQuest
In July 2025, Savage returned to his roots in the Australian scene by signing with FlyQuest. Bringing his extensive international experience to the roster, he has helped the team compete at recent major tournaments, including the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 and the IEM Cologne Major 2026.
Major championship results
| Tournament | Team | Placement |
| IEM Cologne Major 2026 | FlyQuest | Stage 2 |
| StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 | FlyQuest | Stage 2 |
| Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 | Team Liquid | Quarter-finalist |
| BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 | G2 Esports | Legends Stage |
| StarLadder Berlin Major 2019 | Renegades | 3rd to 4th |
| IEM Katowice Major 2019 | Renegades | Quarter-finalist |
| FACEIT Major London 2018 | Renegades | Challengers Stage |
| ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 | Renegades | Challengers Stage |
| ESL One Cologne 2015 | Renegades | Group Stage |
| ESL One Katowice 2015 | Vox Eminor | Group Stage |
| ESL One Cologne 2014 | Vox Eminor | Group Stage |
Trivia and records
Savage holds the distinction of being the first Australian player to be ranked in the HLTV Top 20. He is also the first and only player to win IEM Katowice back-to-back years with different teams. He secured the trophy as a stand-in for FaZe Clan in 2022 before winning the event again as an active roster member for G2 Esports in 2023.
