343
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343
Player Information
Name:
Adam Erwann Shah bin Akhtar Hussein
Nationality:
Born:
August 27, 1994 (age 30)
Region:
Southeast AsiaYears Active (Player):
2013 - 2022
Alternate IDs:
Adam
Approx. Total Winnings:
$392,860
Signature Hero:
Links
History
2013-12-09 — 2014-03-19
2014-04-07 — 2014-10-14
2014-12-09 — 2015-01-02
2015-02-02 — 2015-05-31
2015-06-23 — 2015-12-13
2015-12-13 — 2016-03-19
| 2016-03-19 — 2016-05-07 | Fnatic(Sub) |
| 2016-05-07 — 2016-08-24 | Fnatic |
| 2016-11-03 — 2016-12-30 | Execration |
| 2016-12-30 — 2017-04-18 | B)ears |
| 2017-06-10 — 2017-08-14 | compLexity Gaming(C.) |
| 2017-08-26 — 2017-11-08 | Fire Dragoon |
| 2017-11-08 — 2018-05-22 | Fnatic(C.) |
| 2018-05-27 — 2018-08-27 | compLexity Gaming |
| 2018-09-15 — 2018-11-04 | RNG |
| 2018-11-24 — 2019-08-26 | Complexity Gaming(Trial) |
| 2019-10-15 — 2019-12-20 | Alpha x Hashtag |
| 2020-07-01 — 2021-05-24 | Galaxy Racer |
| 2021-05-24 — 2022-09-30 | Nigma Galaxy SEA(M.) |
| 2023-08-03 — 2023-11-01 | BLCK(C.) |
| 2024-04-09 — 2024-04-30 | Geek Fam(C.) |
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Upcoming Tournaments
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Adam "343" Erwann Shah (born August 27, 1994) is a Malaysian player and caster who last coached Geek Fam.
Biography[edit]
Competitive career[edit]
343 first played Dota: Allstars in 5.84c. His first match was on Lifestealer, where he states he "didn't do anything the whole game and still won". His nickname, 343, was taken from someone else.[1]
He began his professional career by joining Duskbin e-sports in late-2013, leaving 4 months later. He then joined a slew of short-lasting stacks, such as Nara Stacks with his friend Nara, GeNySis, and Can't Say Wips, the last of which he competed in both the Major All Stars Dota 2 Tournament and The International 2015 SEA Qualifiers. More short-lived stacks followed with Team 123 and Taring, before he joined Fnatic as a substitute in March 2016, eventually becoming a full team member in June. It was this moment when he decided to pursue Dota 2 professionally, and received support from his friends and family in doing so.[1]
With the SEA powerhouse, 343 and Fnatic won many tournaments in Southeast Asia, and qualified to multiple LAN events. Fnatic also qualified to The International 2016, his debut at The International. Fnatic finished 4th, but he left the team afterwards, as did teammate MidOne. 343 later said that the experience being overseas for "5 out of the 6 months" was tough, but "really fun".[1]
He returned to various unstable stacks for the rest of 2016 and into 2017. In June 2017, he became a coach for the first time, coaching compLexity Gaming as they prepared for The International 2017: North America Qualifier. His transition to coach took some time to adjust, but his team was supportive of his efforts.[1] However, compLexity Gaming finished 4th, failing to qualify, and he left the team shortly after. After a short stint on Fire Dragoon, he returned to Fnatic as a coach, departing 6 months later before ESL One Birmingham 2018.
For The International 2018 Qualifiers, he rejoined compLexity Gaming, but failed to qualify, facing fierce competition from VGJ.Storm, Evil Geniuses and OpTic Gaming. He then joined Royal Never Give Up in September 2018, his first and only time playing in China, although he parted ways with the team after two months. He returned to compLexity Gaming, his highlight being a 9th-12th finish at the MDL Disneyland Paris Major. However, the roster was released in August 2019.
343 then returned to Southeast Asia. After a short stint on Alpha x Hashtag, he joined Galaxy Racer in July 2020, also taking part in the Dota Pro Circuit. In May 2021, he became Galaxy Racer's manager, a role he reprised after they were merged with Nigma Galaxy to form Nigma Galaxy SEA. However, the roster was released in October 2022. He then joined Blacklist International as its head coach for three months. His last role was a short stint with Geek Fam as a coach in April 2024.
Talent career[edit]
He made his talent debut as a commentator and analyst in ESL Clash of Nations 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he commentated in multiple events, such as ESL One Los Angeles 2020 - Online: China and Southeast Asia. He made his Tier 1 debut as a talent in his local ESL One Malaysia 2022, and became a commentator and analyst for Epulze in the 2023 Southeast Asia Dota Pro Circuit. Since 2023, he has become a regular in qualifiers to Tier 1 tournaments, and has also commentated remotely at DreamLeague Season 20 and Riyadh Masters 2023.
Achievements[edit]
| Date | Place | Tier | Tournament | Team | Result | Prize | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-23 | 5th | Tier 2 |  | DPC SEA 2021/2022 Tour 2: Division I |   | 3/-/4 | Grp S. | $25,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020-10-30 | 1st | Tier 3 |  | Top Clans 2020 |  | 3 : 1 |  | $7,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018-11-04 | 3rd | Tier 2 |  | DreamLeague Season 10 |  | 0 : 2 |  | $35,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018-04-15 | 3rd - 4th | Tier 2 |   | StarLadder ImbaTV Invitational Season 5 |  | 1 : 2 |   | $30,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016-08-12 | 4th | Tier 1 |  | The International 2016 | | 0 : 2 |  | $1,453,932 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016-07-24 | 3rd | Tier 1 | | StarLadder i-League StarSeries Season 2 | | 0 : 2 | | $37,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016-07-08 | 1st | Tier 3 |  | SEA Kappa Invitational Season 2 | | 3 : 1 |  | $7,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016-06-10 | 5th - 6th | Tier 1 |  | The Manila Major 2016 | | 0 : 2 |  | $202,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016-04-24 | 3rd - 4th | Tier 1 |  | ESL One Manila 2016 | | 1 : 2 |  | $25,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016-04-13 | 1st | Tier 3 | | SEA Kappa Invitational Season 1 | | 3 : 1 |  | $7,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extended list of results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | Place | Tier | Tournament | Team | Result | Prize | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-12 | 3rd - 4th | Tier 2 |   | GESC: Thailand Dota2 Minor | | 0 : 2 |   | $35,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018-03-25 | 2nd | Tier 2 | | DreamLeague Season 9 | | 0 : 3 |   | $70,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018-03-17 | 5th - 6th | Tier 2 | | GESC: Indonesia Dota2 Minor | | | $17,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018-02-25 | 4th | Tier 1 | | ESL One Katowice 2018 | | 1 : 2 |   | $80,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018-01-24 | 9th - 12th | Tier 2 | | ESL One Genting 2018 | | 1 : 2 |  | $4,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017-12-17 | 2nd | Tier 2 |  | DOTA Summit 8 | | 1 : 3 |  | $60,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017-12-01 | 7th - 8th | Tier 1 | | DreamLeague Season 8 | | 1 : 2 | | $20,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extended list of results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | Tier | Tournament | Position | Partner List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-12 | Tier 3 |  | Asia Pacific Predator League 2025 | Caster | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-07-30 | Tier 1 |  | Riyadh Masters 2023 | Remote Commentators/Analyst | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-07-09 | Tier 1 |  | Bali Major 2023 | Remote Commentators/Analyst | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-06-25 | Tier 1 |   | DreamLeague Season 20 | Caster | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-06-05 | Tier 2 |  | DPC SEA 2023 Tour 3: Division I | Analyst | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-04-03 | Tier 2 | | DPC SEA 2023 Tour 2: Division I | Analyst | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-01-30 | Tier 2 | | DPC SEA 2023 Tour 1: Division I | Analyst | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022-08-28 | Tier 1 |  | ESL One Malaysia 2022 | Commentators/Analyst | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020-04-05 | Tier 2 |  | ESL One Los Angeles 2020 - Online: China | Off-site Commentator | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020-04-02 | Tier 2 | | ESL One Los Angeles 2020 - Online: Southeast Asia | Off-site Commentator | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About achievementsBroadcasts from any Tournament | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gallery[edit]
343 at ESL One Manila 2016
343 with Royal Never Give Up (2018)
343 at ESL One Katowice 2019
343 and Ephey at ESL One Malaysia 2022
Additional Content[edit]
Interviews[edit]
- [e] 2021-08-14 |
DOTA 2 PODCAST - GXR.343 - Connecting the Dotes #2 by Arthur of LeonArthurDota
- [e] 2016-11-24 | Bagging $1.4 million through Dota 2 | Adam Shah by Adrian Yap of Passion Portraits
Miscellaneous[edit]
Spotlights[edit]
2016
- [e] 2016-08-11 | TI6 Team Fnatic by Dota 2 of Valve at The International 2016
Highlights[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 sayang (2024-06-14). "Discovering Stories: Adam ‘343’ Erwann Shah — ‘Coaching is just another way for me to compete’".
