k0nfig

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	k0nfig
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP)
Occupation/Role	Professional Counter-Strike player; entry fragger, later reassigned as lurker
First Appearance	Chapter 13

Background / History

k0nfig is a veteran professional player who began competing in 2015. By the time he meets Su Zhe, he has played more than 1,700 professional maps and has experience with teams including North, Team Liquid, and Astralis. His extensive competitive experience gives him a strong understanding of positioning, decision-making, map knowledge, and professional-level play. 16

At the CS2 CAC, k0nfig and es3tag play Perfect World ladder matches to relax before facing Faze. k0nfig is especially interested in the Chinese server’s frequent dry peeks and raw-aim duels. 13

After Su Zhe and Fat Brother defeat k0nfig and es3tag, k0nfig downloads the match demo rather than dismissing the loss. He becomes fixated on Su Zhe’s unusual speed and reaction time, recognizing potential despite the newcomer’s imperfect positioning and decision-making. 15

k0nfig later adds Su Zhe on Perfect World, praises his rapid improvement, and offers him a place in NIP’s youth training. Su Zhe initially refuses because he wants to pursue a career in China. 16 When Su Zhe later seeks professional opportunities in Europe through Faceit, k0nfig reconnects with him and helps bring him to NIP for a main-team trial. 31 33

Competitive Career

NIP Roster Situation

NIP is struggling to maintain its place among top European teams when k0nfig encounters Su Zhe. The organization is reluctant to spend heavily on transfers after a costly underperforming signing, while its temporary replacements have not solved the roster’s issues. 15 29

k0nfig sees Su Zhe as a rare prospect who could strengthen the lineup. Although he later admits that recruiting Su Zhe was motivated by NIP’s needs rather than selfless generosity, he consistently supports Su Zhe’s development after the rookie joins. 98

Role Change

k0nfig initially serves as NIP’s entry fragger. After Su Zhe proves more naturally suited to opening fights, the team changes roles: Su Zhe becomes the entry fragger, while k0nfig transitions into a lurker role. 65 85 87

The change allows k0nfig to play more conservatively and use his experience in a different capacity, while Su Zhe takes greater responsibility for creating openings during attacks. 71 85

Playstyle & Skills

Professional Experience

k0nfig relies increasingly on experience rather than the raw reactions he possessed when younger. He recognizes that younger players such as Su Zhe can surpass him in speed and energy, but his map knowledge and professional background remain valuable to NIP. 14 61

• Quickly identifies Su Zhe’s strengths and weaknesses from match demos. 16
• Understands the difference between high-level ladder play and structured professional competition. 13 15
• Provides Su Zhe with practical advice on opening kills, positioning, and match mentality. 65
• Uses flanks and timing to punish opponents, including a double kill against Faze’s rotating players. 93

Aggressive Rifle Play

Despite transitioning away from entry fragging, k0nfig retains an aggressive instinct and is comfortable taking initiative in close-range fights.

• Pushes into smoke under flash support to open a route on B. 57
• Secures important trades and opening engagements for NIP. 53 65
• Uses coordinated crossfires with Su Zhe to break opposing attacks. 95 116
• Earns a crucial AK-47 kill on woxic after spotting the AWPer’s barrel and capitalizing on a missed shot. 105

Personality

k0nfig is energetic, outspoken, and highly social. He often jokes with teammates, makes exaggerated comments, and tries to keep the atmosphere lively even during difficult periods for NIP. 13 44 55

He is also intensely curious about talented players. Rather than blaming Su Zhe for NIP’s early ranked losses, he studies the demos and actively investigates why the unknown player is so fast. 15 16

Behind his joking behavior, k0nfig is supportive and perceptive. He notices Su Zhe’s nervousness before important matches, helps him adapt to the stage environment, encourages him after losses, and takes pride in his growth. 61 65 84

He is emotionally invested in his teammates and reacts strongly to es3tag’s decision to request a benching. He also openly acknowledges that Su Zhe has the highest potential among NIP’s lineup. 59 138

Relationships

• Su Zhe / Arrow — Mentor, recruiter, and teammate. k0nfig first notices Su Zhe in ranked play, reviews his demos, brings him to NIP, and helps him develop professional habits and confidence. 15 16 33 65
• es3tag — Longtime NIP teammate and frequent banter partner. The two disagree at times, but k0nfig strongly supports es3tag when he is pushed out of the in-game leader role. 13 59 98
• REZ — NIP teammate who regularly teases k0nfig, especially over his past accomplishments and role claims. 44 65 90
• headtr1ck — NIP teammate. k0nfig treats him with familiar, playful aggression, including teasing him about opening cases and an online romance. 111 132
• djL — NIP coach. djL approves the role change that moves k0nfig from entry fragger to lurker, recognizing Su Zhe’s stronger fit for the entry role. 71 85
• snax — Professional rival with whom k0nfig shares a friendly rivalry; their post-match banter remains casual despite GL’s loss to NIP. 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Discovery of Su Zhe

k0nfig encounters Su Zhe in Chinese ladder matches and is initially caught off guard by his direct, high-speed aim. He becomes interested enough to review the demo and later contacts Su Zhe personally. 13 15 16

Recruitment to NIP

When Su Zhe begins looking for European professional opportunities, k0nfig helps reopen contact with NIP. He welcomes Su Zhe upon his arrival in Sweden, introduces him to the club, and reveals that the supposed youth-training visit is actually a main-team tryout. 31 33

Katowice Campaign

As Su Zhe joins NIP, k0nfig becomes one of his most vocal supporters. He celebrates Arrow’s pistol-round plays, ACEs, clutches, and decisive performances during the qualifiers and main event. 40 47 54 120

NIP’s Internal Struggles

k0nfig is troubled by NIP’s unstable roster and management decisions, particularly es3tag’s eventual benching. He remains candid with Su Zhe about the team’s limitations and encourages him to prioritize his own future rather than remain loyal to a declining roster. 59 98

Role Transition

Following NIP’s tactical adjustments, k0nfig accepts moving from entry fragger to lurker so Su Zhe can assume the entry role he prefers. He continues assisting Su Zhe’s development while adapting his own game to the new team structure. 71 85 87

Trivia

• k0nfig was ranked 14th in the 2017 Top 20 list, a fact he brings up when comparing himself with snax. 44
• He is twenty-six years old during the early NIP storyline. 14 61
• He repeatedly jokes that Su Zhe may be cheating, including physically checking beneath Arrow’s desk after a 1v4 quad kill. 66
• He encourages Su Zhe to use weapon skins and claims that spinning a butterfly knife improves one’s feel for the game, despite only owning default skins himself. 50