Gpk

– Riyadh Masters Runner-up (2023)

– DreamLeague Season 21 Runner-up (2023)

– ESL One Fall 2021 Champion

– Numerous Tier-1 & Tier-2 tournament victories

– Blast Slam I Champion (2024)

Early Life

Danil “Gpk~” Skutin was born on September 3, 2001, in Russia. From a young age, he was passionate about video games and quickly became skilled at Dota 2. Unlike many midlaners who rely solely on flashy plays, Gpk~ had a deep understanding of the game’s tempo, which helped him become one of the best mechanical players in the pro scene. If not THE best mechanical player.

How He Became a Pro

Gpk~ started his professional Dota 2 career in 2018, playing for small CIS teams like Team Spirit and Gambit Esports. His exceptional midlane skills quickly earned him recognition as one of the most promising young talents in the region.

In 2020, he was signed by Virtus.pro, where he became the centerpiece of their young and dominant roster. Under his leadership in the midlane, VP dominated regional tournaments and established themselves as a top team. However, despite strong performances, they struggled to convert their success into deep runs at The International.

In 2022, Gpk~ moved to BetBoom Team, where he continued to showcase his aggressive, high-tempo playstyle. His ability to single-handedly take over games made him one of the most feared midlaners in Dota 2.

Carrier

Despite being one of the best mid-players in the world, Gpk~ has yet to secure an International victory. However, he has consistently placed high in Tier-1 tournaments, including:

Riyadh Masters 2023 – Runner-up

DreamLeague Season 21 – Runner-up

ESL One Fall 2021 – Champion

Blast Slam I 2024 – Champion

How He Plays

Gpk~ is known for his aggressive and mechanical-heavy midlane style. He is one of the most dangerous players on mid. He excels at controlling the tempo of the game. His hero pool includes some of the most skill-intensive mid-heroes, such as:

Storm Spirit

Queen of Pain

Ember Spirit

Puck

Invoker

Fun Facts:

People in the CIS community are calling him “Daniok” from his real name Danil.