Mantis FPS (formerly known as Element Mystic) has previously attended two LAN Finals; the Season 6 Finals in Sao Paulo where they fell in the quarter-finals against PENTA Sports (now known as G2 Esports) and the Paris Major where they defeated Immortals but fell to Millenium and Evil Geniuses. Now, following their defeat of FAV and 0RGL3SS at the APAC LAN in Sydney ten days ago, they will meet G2 followed by either Mock-it or Liquid in the group stage of the Six Invitationals 2019 as they represent South Korea on the biggest stage in R6 history.
The mantisFPS roster last weekend via @mantisFPS
We spoke with EnvyTaylor about their preparations for this tournament and their most recent roster changes:
Firstly can you introduce yourself and your team?
How has having Nova on the roster instead of OniChan impacted your team?
mantis FPS's results in the APAC LAN grand-final
At the APAC Qualifier LAN your team played a 36 round semi-final followed by a 24 round grand-final shortly afterwards - how do you cope with such long playdays?
Does being the only major team from South Korea add any extra pressure onto your roster?
What are your realistic goals for the upcoming Six Invitationals?
What one gameplay change would you like to be implemented into R6?
How have you been preparing for this event?
Do you have any messages for your fans?
Mantis FPS’s opening game at the Invitationals is on February 11th against G2 Esports in a rematch of their first ever international matchup. You can watch this game on the rainbow6 Twitch account with more details on the schedule to be announced in the coming weeks. Keep an eye here at SIegeGG for updates!