Retired professional player and streamer, Shroud has been one biggest voices who backed Valorant. The 26-year-old stated time and time again that this game could become the biggest esport market. Riot Games has been actively working on its FPS title with routine updates and content drop. The studio added a rather interesting agent in KAY/O, who serves as an anti-duelist. Also Read:“I’m Actually Pretty Smart With My Money”: TenZ Reviews How Much He Has Spent On In-Game Items in Valorant [https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-im-actually-pretty-smart-with-my-money-tenz-reviews-how-much-he-has-spent-on-in-game-items-in-valorant/] The addition of this agent has drastically changed the game, as he can disable, flash and nuke enemies with his kit. Even Shroud thinks KAY/O has rendered Duelists quite futile because of his outstanding utilities. ” You don’t need son many duelists, duelists are kind of a waste of space, right? You can replace duelists with a KAY/O and that’ll fit so much better. You’ll get so much info out of it, you will get more of an execu (execution) out of it, and you’ll get more flashes out of it. So you won’t lose anything. Duelists usually have flashes right, KAY/O has flashes too. I think KAY/O is a great character, easily replaceable for duelists for sure. He has got his knife for info, he has got his nade to break killjoy ults and whatever the f**k he wants to break or just flush out locations. He has got an ult that silences everybody, and it makes execu super easy and he has got two flashes, that’s sick.” The famous streamer showered words of praise for the latest agent, who originally failed to impress the streamer. It seems like his amazing kit and insane capabilities have won him over. Also Read: “I Could Care Less”: Shroud Talks About Having Kids and the Importance of Spacing in Valorant [https://www.essentiallysports.com/esports-news-i-could-care-less-shroud-talks-about-having-kids-and-the-importance-of-spacing-in-valorant/] video source: Light [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK1Wr3eSTKZ04maIDGBcVrA] IS SHROUD RIGHT ABOUT KAY/O? KAY/O’s addition in the game was one of the groundbreaking things that ever happened to Valorant. This single agent changed the duelist meta completely with his marvelous kit and it has also made them seem weakened. However, Duelist agents like Jett, Reyna, and Raze will continue to find their place within the competitive play. No other agent can close the gap between enemies so effortlessly, which enables aggressive players to catch enemies off guard and take over bombsites, quickly. Duelist agents may not roam and attack freely, but they certainly won’t get kicked out of the meta. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/most-underrated-playstation-xbox-and-pc-games-of-this-generation-news-esports-titanfall-2-ruiner-sunset-overdrive/] 

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<h2><strong>Shroud 2021: Net worth, sponsors, and streaming setup</strong></h2>
Shroud is one of the most recognizable names from the gaming industry. His father developed and nurtured a love for gaming in him from the age of 5, and he has never looked back since.

Today, Shroud is one of the most loved and respected streamers on the planet.
<h2>Shroud- Counter-Strike Global Offensive career</h2>
The Canadian is a former eSports professional, having concluded a fairly successful career as a Counter-Strike Global Offensive player. After bouncing between a few teams like Exertus, Manajuma, he finally found a home at Cloud9, who acquired Shroud's then team, compLexity Gaming.

Even as a competitive player, Shroud balanced his time between pro gaming and streaming. In April of 2018, he stepped down from his competitive career and turned to streaming full-time. To this day, he remains a rare example of someone who has successfully managed to balance a competitive and streaming career.
<h2>Shroud on Twitch</h2>
You're likely to find him and his loyal followers online most days. What sets him apart from the rest of the players in the business is his nature and personality.

<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/shroud">Shroud</a> was easily one of the most popular and successful streamers on Twitch. He boasts more than 7 million followers on Twitch and consistently pulled in a large number of viewers.

Tune in to his broadcasts and you'll find him playing games like CS: GO, PUBG, Valorant, Apex Legends, World of Warcraft, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Of course, his interests are not limited to just these, but he is partial to them.

Most streamers have to resort to various idiosyncrasies and quirks to attract and keep their viewers entertained. Unlike most, Shroud is a pure gamer; he is all about gaming and it's all he needs to command a horde of loyal die-hard fans.

One good reason behind that is his skill. Since his days as a pro, Shroud has often been labeled the best aimer in gaming. Put any first-person shooter in front of him, and soon, he will master it like few others.
<h2>Mixer Contract</h2>
Testimony to his reputation, you need not look further than the fact that Microsoft-owned Mixer made a targeted effort (and a successful one) to wrench away Shroud from Twitch. What better way to legitimize its new platform than have someone like Shroud on it?

On the financial side, reports suggest his contract with Microsoft runs into tens of millions of dollars. He did only have a fraction of the followers he had on Twitch on Mixer. However, since he is back on Twitch, that is likely solved.
<h2>Shroud net worth in 2021:</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.theloadout.com/streamers/shroud/net-worth-streaming-setup#:~:text=What%20is%20Shroud's%20net%20worth,%2C%20ads%2C%20and%20sponsored%20streams.">theloadout</a>, Shroud's net worth is estimated to be between $6-10 million. It could very well be much higher, depending on his contract with Mixer.
<h2>How to contact Shroud in 2021</h2>
Shroud is available to contact on the following platforms:

<strong>Business Email</strong>: shroud@loaded.gg

<strong>Twitter</strong>: <a href="https://twitter.com/shroud?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@shroud</a>

<strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shroud/?hl=en">@shroud</a>
<h2>Streaming Setup</h2>
<table width="100%">
<thead>
<tr>
<th align="left">Part</th>
<th align="left">Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Case</strong></td>
<td align="left">CORSAIR OBSIDIAN 750D Full-Tower Case</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Motherboard</strong></td>
<td align="left">ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>CPU</strong></td>
<td align="left">Intel Core i9-7900X Processor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>CPU Cooler</strong></td>
<td align="left">Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>GPU</strong></td>
<td align="left">Geforce RTX 2080</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>RAM</strong></td>
<td align="left">G.SKILL TRIDENT Z RGB 32 GB</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Storage</strong></td>
<td align="left">SAMSUNG 960 EVO 1TB M.2 (x2)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Power Supply</strong></td>
<td align="left">Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Fans</strong></td>
<td align="left">Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Capture Card</strong></td>
<td align="left">Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI Video Capture Card</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3></h3>
<h3 class="title-heading-left">Shroud’s Peripherals</h3>
</div>
<div class="table-1">
<table width="100%">
<thead>
<tr>
<th align="left">Item</th>
<th align="left">Specs</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Monitor</strong></td>
<td align="left">BenQ ZOWIE 24.5 inch 240Hz eSports Gaming Monitor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Webcam</strong></td>
<td align="left">Logitech BRIO</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Keyboard</strong></td>
<td align="left">HyperX Alloy Elite – Mechanical Gaming Keyboard</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Mouse</strong></td>
<td align="left">Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Performance Edition Gaming Mouse</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Mouse Bungee</strong></td>
<td align="left">CASETHRONE Gaming Mouse Bungee</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-size-one">
<h3 class="title-heading-left">Shroud’s Audio Setup</h3>
</div>
<div class="table-1">
<table style="height: 174px" width="540">
<thead>
<tr>
<th align="left">Item</th>
<th align="left">Specs</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Headphones</strong></td>
<td align="left">HyperX HX-HSCF-BK/AM Cloud Flight Wireless Gaming Headset</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Headphone Amp</strong></td>
<td align="left">None</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left"><strong>Microphone</strong></td>
<td align="left">Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2></h2>
<h2>Shroud details</h2>
<table width="529">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="110"><strong>Real name</strong></td>
<td width="224">Michael Grzesiek</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Born</strong></td>
<td>June 2, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td>Polish- Canadian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td>5 ft 6 in ( 168cm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td>65 Kg/ 143lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Address</strong></td>
<td>Orange County, California</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Marital</strong> Status</td>
<td>Unmarried</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Kids</strong></td>
<td>None</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Endorsement</strong></td>
<td>Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Sponsors</strong></td>
<td>Logitech, J!nx</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Games he plays</strong></td>
<td>PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Apex Legends, Fortnite Battle Royale, and Valorant</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Net Worth</strong></td>
<td>$6-10 Million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>

Shroud

Shroud 2021: Net worth, sponsors, and streaming setup Shroud is one of the most recognizable names from the gaming industry. His father developed and nurtured a love for gaming in him from the age of 5, and he has never looked back since. Today, Shroud is one of the most loved and respected streamers on the planet. Shroud- Counter-Strike Global Offensive career The Canadian is a former eSports professional, having concluded a fairly successful career as a Counter-Strike Global Offensive player. After bouncing between a few teams like Exertus, Manajuma, he finally found a home at Cloud9, who acquired Shroud&#8217;s then team, compLexity Gaming. Even as a competitive player, Shroud balanced his time between pro gaming and streaming. In April of 2018, he stepped down from his competitive career and turned to streaming full-time. To this day, he remains a rare example of someone who has successfully managed to balance a competitive and streaming career. Shroud on Twitch You&#8217;re likely to find him and his loyal followers online most days. What sets him apart from the rest of the players in the business is his nature and personality. Shroud was easily one of the most popular and successful streamers on Twitch. He boasts more than 7 million followers on Twitch and consistently pulled in a large number of viewers. Tune in to his broadcasts and you&#8217;ll find him playing games like CS: GO, PUBG, Valorant, Apex Legends, World of Warcraft, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Of course, his interests are not limited to just these, but he is partial to them. Most streamers have to resort to various idiosyncrasies and quirks to attract and keep their viewers entertained. Unlike most, Shroud is a pure gamer; he is all about gaming and it&#8217;s all he needs to command a horde of loyal die-hard fans. One good reason behind that is his skill. Since his days as a pro, Shroud has often been labeled the best aimer in gaming. Put any first-person shooter in front of him, and soon, he will master it like few others. Mixer Contract Testimony to his reputation, you need not look further than the fact that Microsoft-owned Mixer made a targeted effort (and a successful one) to wrench away Shroud from Twitch. What better way to legitimize its new platform than have someone like Shroud on it? On the financial side, reports suggest his contract with Microsoft runs into tens of millions of dollars. He did only have a fraction of the followers he had on Twitch on Mixer. However, since he is back on Twitch, that is likely solved. Shroud net worth in 2021: According to theloadout, Shroud&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be between $6-10 million. It could very well be much higher, depending on his contract with Mixer. How to contact Shroud in 2021 Shroud is available to contact on the following platforms: Business Email: shroud@loaded.gg Twitter: @shroud Instagram: @shroud Streaming Setup  Part Details   Case CORSAIR OBSIDIAN 750D Full-Tower Case  Motherboard ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2  CPU Intel Core i9-7900X Processor  CPU Cooler Corsair Hydro Series H100i GTX  GPU Geforce RTX 2080  RAM G.SKILL TRIDENT Z RGB 32 GB  Storage SAMSUNG 960 EVO 1TB M.2 (x2)  Power Supply Unknown  Fans Unknown  Capture Card Magewell Pro Capture Quad HDMI Video Capture Card   Shroud’s Peripherals   Item Specs   Monitor BenQ ZOWIE 24.5 inch 240Hz eSports Gaming Monitor  Webcam Logitech BRIO  Keyboard HyperX Alloy Elite – Mechanical Gaming Keyboard  Mouse Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Performance Edition Gaming Mouse  Mouse Bungee CASETHRONE Gaming Mouse Bungee   Shroud’s Audio Setup   Item Specs   Headphones HyperX HX-HSCF-BK/AM Cloud Flight Wireless Gaming Headset  Headphone Amp None  Microphone Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone   Shroud details  Real name Michael Grzesiek  Born June 2, 1994  Age 26  Nationality Polish- Canadian  Height 5 ft 6 in ( 168cm)  Weight 65 Kg/ 143lbs  Address Orange County, California  Marital Status Unmarried  Kids None  Endorsement Unknown  Sponsors Logitech, J!nx  Games he plays PlayerUnknown&#8217;s Battlegrounds, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Apex Legends, Fortnite Battle Royale, and Valorant  Net Worth $6-10 Million

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