ZywOo

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	ZywOo (雨神)
Alias(es)	Big Potato; Big Sweet Potato
Affiliation	Vitality
Occupation/Role	Professional CS:GO player; AWPer and rifler
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 37 — Encountering Big Potato

Background

ZywOo is described as the “chosen son” of French CS and Vitality’s central star. Before Aether joined the roster, he carried the burden of being France’s primary elite sniper; he had also won HLTV’s Top 1 ranking in both 2019 and 2020. 37 66

He first appears alongside Aether in an FPL match on Ancient against the full Mouz NXT lineup. ZywOo overwhelms the opposition with pistol, rifle, and AWP play, while coordinating closely with Aether in a dominant 11–4 T-side half. 37

When Vitality recruited Aether, ZywOo voluntarily yielded the team’s primary AWP resources so Aether could become the main sniper. Vitality’s management viewed this as a way to free ZywOo to exploit his exceptional rifling. 67 73

Personality

ZywOo is consistently modest despite his reputation and performance. In FPL, he politely declines another player’s offer to entry-frag for him, then leads the B-site attack himself. 37

He prioritizes team victory over personal role or statistics. When Vitality considers changing its setup, he immediately accepts any role asked of him, even joking that he would serve as a “human flashbang” if necessary. 85

He also shows concern for Aether’s well-being, hoping his teammate receives enough rest while living and competing abroad. 114

Abilities & Skills

AWP Mastery

ZywOo is one of Vitality’s two elite snipers, capable of taking over the main-AWPer role when the team’s strategy requires it.

• Wins opening AWP duels through aggressive movement and flashbang coordination, including a key kill on broky at A Main. 129
• Uses the AWP effectively in close-range re-peeks, such as eliminating broky and rain during Vitality’s overtime against FaZe. 131
• Completed a Major 1v5 post-plant clutch against the Black Panthers, using scoped shots, a smoke bait, and a no-scope before defusing the bomb. 165
• Is considered, alongside Aether, one of the two best snipers in the world by Vitality coach zonic. 101

Rifling

Although known as a sniper, ZywOo is also Vitality’s strongest rifler and can relinquish the AWP without diminishing his impact. 67

• Cleared Mouz NXT’s B site with Glock and USP headshots before switching to an AK-47 for a rapid mid-hall kill. 37
• Secures rifle trades and entry kills, including a one-tap on Aleksib after Aether was blinded. 71
• Uses rifles to anchor bombsites and punish aggressive peeks, such as stopping G2’s Nuke attack with an M4A4 headshot on NiKo. 97
• His combination of world-class rifle and sniper skill enables Vitality’s dual-sniper defense. 72 122

Information Processing and Positioning

ZywOo’s greatest strength is described as his ability to gather and process information, rather than simply raw aim. 117

• Benefits from Aether’s semi-entry and semi-lurker work, which supplies information and lets ZywOo AWP more freely. 117
• Alters his AWP positioning and habits enough that opponents’ preparation against Aether does not fully apply to him. 116 117
• Can hold a site alone with substantial defensive pressure, making him well-suited to stable defensive setups. 142

Clutching

ZywOo remains a decisive closer even after Aether’s arrival reduces how often he must play desperate rounds.

• Earned a 1v2 clutch against G2 by eliminating Aleksib, m0NESY, and JACKZ. 71
• His 1v5 against the Black Panthers began as a 1v4 post-plant, then escalated when he eliminated saffee, arT, and yuurih before defusing with single-digit health. 165
• His 2022 clutch total stood at 35, placing him ahead of Aether and behind only broky and blameF. 131

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• AWP — His primary sniper weapon when operating as Vitality’s main AWPer. 116 129
• AK-47 — His preferred rifle in several attacking setups; he tells Aether that the AK “kills faster.” 37
• SSG-08 — Used for decisive defensive headshots during Vitality’s comeback against G2. 100
• USP / Glock-18 / P250 — Demonstrates high-impact pistol-round accuracy and multi-kill potential. 37 122 143

Relationships

• Aether (Qin Feng) — Vitality teammate and fellow sniper. ZywOo gave him an AWP in their first FPL match after recognizing his ability; later, the pair became Vitality’s dual core and regularly exchange sniper duties. 37 101 117
• apEX — Captain and longtime Vitality teammate. ZywOo hopes to win a Major with him before apEX retires, valuing the remaining French core of the team. 100
• zonic — Vitality coach. Zonic develops role-swapping plans that allow ZywOo to return to primary AWPing while Aether gathers information as a hybrid entry/lurker. 106 117
• Magisk — Vitality teammate. Magisk supports ZywOo in coordinated site takes and defensive crossfires. 103 133
• broky — FaZe AWPer and frequent sniper rival. ZywOo defeats him in crucial AWP duels during Vitality’s FaZe series. 129 131
• Aether and ZywOo’s Vitality lineup — Their coordination is compared by viewers to peak Astralis due to their synchronized decisions and trading efficiency. 110

Story Role / Major Arcs

FPL Match Against Mouz NXT

ZywOo teams with Aether in an FPL match on Ancient and demonstrates overwhelming pistol, AK, and AWP proficiency. The pair’s combined firepower gives their side an 11–4 first-half lead and ultimately secures the match. 37

Vitality’s Role Restructure

After Aether joins Vitality as the primary sniper, ZywOo shifts toward rifling and secondary AWPing. The arrangement is intended to release him from the pressure of carrying all sniper responsibilities while preserving his ability to take over with either weapon class. 67 73 75

Return to Main AWPing

Vitality later begins alternating AWP roles to prevent opponents from preparing exclusively for Aether. With Aether acting as a semi-entry and semi-lurker, ZywOo resumes main-AWPer duties and benefits from the information Aether collects. 106 116 117

FaZe Overtime

Against FaZe, ZywOo gives Aether his saved AWP in a crucial late round, trusting him to clutch. After Aether forces overtime, ZywOo helps close the match with decisive AWP kills against broky and rain. 130 131

Major 1v5 Against the Black Panthers

During the Major’s Legends Stage, ZywOo turns a post-plant 1v5 into a successful defuse. His route through A Hall and the spiral staircase lets him flank the B site, where he eliminates three opponents before completing the defuse under fire. 165

Notable Quotes

“To win, I’ll play however you want me to.” 85

“What is it, my Sniper Rifle is still quite accurate!” 117

Trivia

• The system ranks snipers at the human limit, including ZywOo and s1mple, at SS+. 24
• ZywOo’s English is noted to have improved substantially by the time of his FPL match with Aether. 37
• He is frequently associated with the nickname “Big Potato” in commentary and player dialogue. 37 165
• Despite Aether’s rise, opponents still identify ZywOo and Aether together as the specific sniper threat they most fear. 166