In a dominant performance at the grand final of MPL Indonesia Season 16 (MPL ID S16), ONIC Esports secured their eighth championship title by defeating Alter Ego Esports with a convincing 4–1 scoreline.
A Recap of the Victory
- The grand final took place Sunday, 2 November 2025, held at NICE PIK 2, Hall 8, Jakarta.
- ONIC entered as defending champions, already carrying seven MPL ID titles.
- The series followed a best-of-seven (Bo7) format, meaning the first team to 4 wins would clinch the championship. ONIC sealed it with 4-1 over Alter Ego.
Key Moments & Performances
- Alter Ego took game 1 with a strong start (21 kills to 12) and held ONIC off guard early.
- ONIC responded in game 2 with strong rotations and timely objective control to even the series.
- Games 3 and 4 saw ONIC dominate, with game 3 ending in about 11 minutes and game 4 around 13 minutes — showing how quickly they closed opportunities.
- The clincher, game 5, saw ONIC maintain pressure and close the series decisively, demonstrating their adaptability and composure under final-stage pressure.
Significance of the Win
- This marks ONIC’s eighth MPL ID championship, further cementing their status as one of the most successful teams in Indonesian Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports.
- The victory also secures them a slot in the upcoming M7 World Championship, meaning ONIC will represent Indonesia on the world stage.
- Strategically, it highlights ONIC’s maturity: when challenged early (losing game 1), they adapted and dominated thereafter — a mark of a champion roster.
What Made ONIC Stand Out
- The roster – including players such as Kairi, Sanz, Skylar, Lutpiii and Kiboy – showed strong synergy throughout the playoffs. detikinet+1
- Their ability to bounce back after a game-loss shows excellent mental resilience and preparation.
- Objective control (Lord, Turtle, rotations) and clean map-awareness became significant advantages in the latter games.
Looking Ahead
With the MPL ID S16 title in hand, ONIC sets their eyes on the international stage at the M7 World Championship, where competition will be tougher and stakes even higher. Their performance here gives fans and analysts reason to believe they can translate domestic dominance into global success.
For fans of ONIC or the Indonesian esports scene more broadly, this win is both a celebration of past success and a hopeful pointer toward future achievements.
