VALORANT pistol rounds: PRX Wendler praises f0rsakeN’s pistol dominance at Masters London

At VALORANT Masters London (June 20, 2026), PRX assistant coach Wendler said the team’s pistol-round success is not really his credit. In comments recorded by VALO2ASIA, he deflected praise and said that “this guy (f0rsakeN) is cooking all the pistols,” naming f0rsakeN as the “pistol architect.” VALORANT pistol rounds happen at the start of each half, so teams play at least two pistol rounds per map. Unlike full-buy rounds, pistol rounds remove rifles, reduce utility and heavy armor availability, and rely on limited sidearms and credits. Winning a VALORANT pistol round typically swings the next rounds economically: the loser often cannot buy competitive weapons for 1–2 rounds, while the winner gains a tempo edge that compounds. The article highlights why this matters strategically: taking both pistol rounds on a map can translate into an early four-to-six-round head start before the “real” game opens up. Wendler’s esports background includes roles linked to JDG Esports in VCT China and a stint as a volunteer analyst for G2 Esports before joining PRX. His comments were captured and shared via social platforms including X and Instagram by VALO2ASIA.