MKF NightSlayer: "MKOI are developing players very well. Without them, I wouldn't be as good as I am right now"

Movistar KOI Fénix’s toplaner Ivan ‘NightSlayer’ Bilous has emerged as one of the standout names in Spain’s rising generation. Speaking to Sheep Esports during the LES Kickoff Tournament in Madrid, he reflects on the team’s synergy, his growth in the top lane, and how he ended up playing in Spain at just 16 years old.

Ivan ‘NightSlayer’ Bilous: “I'm happy to give you an interview. My experience against UCAM Esports was largely about LAN because we had never played on LAN before—especially me—so it was much more difficult compared to scrims. I think we are capable of beating them. We just need to adapt a bit more and try it again. On a personal level, I’ll play much better tomorrow. I’m pretty sure. Compared to my normal games, I think I can do much better.

NightSlayer: I can't say too much, but people thought something was better—including me. I thought it was better if I played into Ambessa, but to be honest, it was not the best way to do it. We have some things to learn.

NightSlayer: The approach is to try to do my best. I'll prepare, do a pregame routine, and focus on the game and what's needed. I'll also scout something before the game so I can perform as well as possible. I don't have too much information about both teams—I’ve only played against Falke.

NightSlayer: I think it's much better now because Myrtus is a support that is playing with my ADC; they are both French, so their communication is much better now, and they are getting close to each other, which is really good. The team environment improved a lot because of that, both outside and inside the game.

NightSlayer: We are friends with everyone in KOI. Time and everyone else are friends. Even though I know Time for more years than some of the others, we are all friends and we treat each other like friends.

NightSlayer: Yes, of course we have contact with the staff and players from the main team, so we can sometimes talk to them and ask some questions, or they can give us advice. I also have some contact with Alphari (Barney Morris), and he helps sometimes. It's really useful.

NightSlayer: I was playing in Spain's second division with Tan’i Esports. I was kinda young at the time—I don't remember exactly how old I was. I peaked some elo, some Challenger at 16, even at 15 actually. And I had friends and a coach, Nico Perez (Nicolas Perez), who helped me a lot and he gave me a shoutout to GIANTX, so I got an opportunity there.

NightSlayer: I think it's a really good organization. They are developing players very well. Without them, I wouldn't be as good as I am right now. I don't know many teams that do what they do, so I really appreciate this team. The fanbase makes us happier, and it's good to interact with them.

NightSlayer: Yeah, most likely. It can happen. Yes, it can happen.”