{"id":6703,"date":"2025-05-20T17:58:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tournova.games\/blog\/?p=6703"},"modified":"2025-05-20T17:58:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:58:59","slug":"envy-triumphs-at-the-shroud-gauntlet-sweeps-100-thieves-in-marvel-rivals-grand-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tournova.games\/blog\/envy-triumphs-at-the-shroud-gauntlet-sweeps-100-thieves-in-marvel-rivals-grand-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"ENVY Triumphs at The Shroud Gauntlet: Sweeps 100 Thieves in Marvel Rivals Grand Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North American esports team ENVY clinched victory at The Shroud Gauntlet <strong>Marvel Rivals<\/strong> tournament, sweeping 100 Thieves in the finals and securing the $25,000 grand prize. Here\u2019s how their underdog comeback and last-minute roster changes stunned fans and rivals alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On May 17, 2025, top-tier North American esports team ENVY emerged victorious at <em>The Shroud Gauntlet<\/em>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marvelrivals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Marvel Rivals<\/a> invitational tournament hosted by renowned streamer and former esports professional Michael \u201cShroud\u201d Grzesiek. The tournament featured a $50,000 (~\u00a339,000) prize pool and saw eight elite teams compete in an intense, single-day showdown that spanned over 16 hours of high-octane gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organized in partnership with the Fight Night team and Shroud\u2019s management, The Shroud Gauntlet brought together some of the biggest names in the competitive Marvel Rivals scene. Invited teams included ENVY, 100 Thieves, Sentinels, Gen.G, Luminosity Gaming NA, FlyQuest, Shroud-X, and Shikigami. The event was streamed live on Shroud\u2019s Twitch channel and Fight Night\u2019s platforms, with Shroud\u2019s own channel alone amassing over 660,000 views on the VOD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/tournova.games\/blog\/files\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-509.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tournova.games\/blog\/files\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-509.jpeg 935w, https:\/\/tournova.games\/blog\/files\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-509-300x147.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tournova.games\/blog\/files\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-509-768x377.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ENVY\u2019s path to victory was anything but straightforward. The team started strong, securing wins over Sentinels and FlyQuest to advance to the upper bracket finals. However, they faced a setback when they were swept 2-0 by 100 Thieves, dropping to the lower bracket. Refusing to be discouraged, ENVY regrouped and defeated Sentinels once again with a commanding 2-0 scoreline to earn a rematch against 100 Thieves in the grand finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a stunning reversal of fortunes, ENVY dominated the grand finals with a clean 3-0 sweep. Each game was a nail-biter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Game 1<\/strong> \u2013 Yggdrasil Path (Convoy): ENVY 3-2 100 Thieves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Game 2<\/strong> \u2013 Hell\u2019s Heaven (Domination): ENVY 2-1 100 Thieves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Game 3<\/strong> \u2013 Spider-Islands (Convoy): ENVY 4-3 100 Thieves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commentator Andrew \u2018ZP\u2019 Rush highlighted ENVY\u2019s resilience: \u201cThey licked their wounds, they learned their lessons, and they came back stronger.\u201d The team\u2019s final victory earned them the $25,000 (~\u00a318,000) lion\u2019s share of the prize pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/tournova.games\/blog\/files\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-73.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6705\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What made ENVY\u2019s triumph even more impressive was their last-minute roster overhaul. Just days before the tournament, they added <strong>Alex \u201cWindow\u201d Ludlow<\/strong>, a Vanguard player previously with Shroud-X, on May 14. Even more remarkable was the addition of <strong>Nicholas \u201cShpeediry\u201d Zou<\/strong>, known as <strong>Speedily<\/strong>, who joined as a Duellist on May 8 and went on to claim MVP honors during the finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Host Robert \u201cHexagrams\u201d Kirkbride praised ENVY\u2019s rapid rise: \u201cWindow joined this squad three days ago, and Speedily ten days ago. It\u2019s just insanity what this ENVY team has become.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this decisive victory, ENVY not only secured the trophy but also cemented themselves as a rising powerhouse in the Marvel Rivals esports scene. The Shroud Gauntlet showcased top-tier talent, dramatic comebacks, and the kind of storyline esports fans live for: an underdog squad defying the odds and rewriting expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the latest game tournaments and <a href=\"https:\/\/tournova.games\/blog\/category\/hot-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSports news <\/a>via Tournova.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North American esports team ENVY clinched victory at The Shroud Gauntlet Marvel Rivals tournament, sweeping 100 Thieves in the finals and securing the $25,000 grand prize. Here\u2019s how their underdog comeback and last-minute roster changes stunned fans and rivals alike. 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