Heroic have officially signed Gleb “gr1ks” Gazin from Astrum, marking a calculated step in their ongoing roster overhaul. At just 19 years old, gr1ks brings with him standout performances from the tier-two circuit, including a 1.17 average rating in 2024 and an improved 1.18 so far in 2025. He played a pivotal role in Astrum’s tournament wins at the European Pro League Season 22 and Galaxy Battle 2025 STARTER.
The Belarusian AWPer is known for his sharp mechanics, high clutch potential, and consistency across a large sample of matches. Joining countryman Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich, gr1ks is expected to integrate quickly into Heroic’s system.
You can see the announcement video from HEROIC here.
Targeted Roster Restructure
Heroic’s summer rebuild began with the departures of Álvaro “SunPayus” García and Eetu “sAw” Saha to G2, followed by the benching of Yasin “xfl0ud” Koç. In their place, Heroic have moved to secure emerging talents, reinforcing their vision of a younger, more agile lineup.
The organization also signed Tobias “TOBIZ” Theo as head coach, bringing experience from MOUZ NXT where he developed rising talent into tier-one-ready competitors.
Current Heroic Lineup
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Rifler | Linus “LNZ” Holtäng |
| Rifler | Simon “yxngstxr” Boije |
| Rifler | Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich |
| AWPer | Gleb “gr1ks” Gazin |
| Coach | Tobias “TOBIZ” Theo |
| Bench | Linus “nilo” Bergman, Yasin “xfl0ud” Koç |
Looking Ahead
With the recent additions of Gleb “gr1ks” Gazin and coach Tobias “TOBIZ” Theo, Heroic have taken clear steps toward rebuilding a competitive core. While the lineup is not yet complete, these moves signal a strategic commitment to developing young, high-potential talent under experienced guidance.
The coming months will be less about immediate results and more about integration, structure, and long-term growth. As Heroic finalize their roster and begin competing, the focus will be on refining team dynamics and establishing a foundation for future success.
