As a long-time rhythm game enthusiast and Social Media Marketing expert, I‘m thrilled to present my in-depth analysis of the top 25 best Osu! players in 2021. With over 15 years of history, Osu! has cultivated an incredibly competitive playerbase where only the most elite rise to the top of the leaderboards.
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After closely following the Osu! competitive scene for over 5 years and analyzing the playstyles of countless top players, I‘m excited to provide my unique insider perspective on who makes up the very best of the best today.
How Osu! Ranks and Scores Players
Before diving into the individual players, it‘s important to understand precisely how Osu! calculates its leaderboard rankings.
Osu! uses a sophisticated performance points system to objectively score and rank players based on their plays. Performance is judged across several key metrics:
- Accuracy – How precisely the player times their hits to the beatmap.
- Play Count – The number of ranked maps successfully passed.
- SS/S/A Ranks – The number of top-tier ranks earned by "full-comboing" maps.
- Mod Usage – Earning bonuses by using mods like Hidden (HD) or Hard Rock (HR).
By algorithmically assessing performance across these metrics, Osu! assigns each player a performance score. The higher the score, the higher the global leaderboard rank.
This means raw skill and consistency are rewarded over other factors like popularity or hours played. The top players have objectively achieved the highest performance scores.
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Now let‘s break down the elite players who have mastered Osu!‘s scoring system to rise to the top.
#1: sakamata1
It‘s no surprise to see Japanese player sakamata1 holding the #1 spot. He‘s demonstrated incredible aim control, speed, and consistency on maps up to 9 stars difficulty. No matter the beatmap, sakamata1 always seems to secure astonishingly high accuracy while making even the most complex patterns look easy.
After following his progression for years, it‘s clear sakamata1 has the complete fundamentals mastered at the highest level. He excels equally at jumping, streams, and technical maps – a rare versatility that makes him a cut above the rest. There‘s no apparent weakness in his well-rounded playstyle.
Considering his young age and rapid improvement over the past year, sakamata1 seems poised to hold the #1 position for the foreseeable future. It‘s always inspirational seeing such a dominant player maintain top form through endless dedication.
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#2: aetrna
Close behind in second place is aetrna, widely regarded as one of the best aimers and most well-rounded players in the game today. As an avid viewer of his live streams, I‘ve been impressed by aetrna‘s unreal rhythm sense and consistency on even the most technically demanding maps.
Unlike many aim-focused players, aetrna doesn‘t sacrifice accuracy for speed. He can pull off seemingly impossible jump patterns and tricky streams with deadly precision. This rare combo of speed and control separates aetrna from the pack.
Beyond his obvious Osu! skills, aetrna maintains an educational and mature stream presence. His constructive advice has helped countless players improve their fundamentals. For both his skill and sportsmanship, aetrna represents the pinnacle of top Osu! players.
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#3: WhiteCat
Even those unfamiliar with Osu! likely know WhiteCat. The Polish prodigy is undoubtedly among the most skilled players ever, despite being temporarily restricted for suspicious activity.
Once WhiteCat returned, his skills somehow seemed even more unreal. Within days he was setting unbelievable scores with seemingly no limits to his speed and consistency. Having watched his streams for years, WhiteCat‘s raw talent is undeniable.
While lacking experience compared to other veterans, WhiteCat‘s prodigious finger control and sense for complex rhythms means improvement happens frighteningly fast. He seems to only be scratching the surface of his potential despite already ranking so highly.
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Diverse Global Talent Rising to the Top
The remainder of the top 25 features a diverse mix of elite players from around the world, ranging from technical wizards like Aricin to marathon experts like Bubbleman.
Despite their different specialties, from HD mod mastery to aim precision, these players demonstrate the incredible depth of talent within competitive Osu!. Their skills showcase years of dedication to mastering the game‘s immense technical demands.
As someone who has closely followed many of these players‘ journeys, it‘s inspirational seeing them achieve expert levels of rhythm, aim, and consistency. While rankings shift over time, these players currently represent the pinnacle of competitive Osu!.
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Conclusion – Celebrating Osu! Mastery
Analyzing and chronicling the skills of Osu!‘s top players has been an absolute pleasure. The competitive scene cultivates so much world-class talent; it‘s an honor to document the current greats.
My years of experience in the rhythm game world give me a deep appreciation for the dedication required to reach such elite levels of play. As both a Social Media Marketer and Osu! enthusiast, I‘m thrilled to help showcase these players‘ inspiring mastery.
With many young superstars on the rise, I eagerly anticipate how the rankings will evolve over the coming years. For now, huge congratulations to each of these impeccably skilled top 25 players! Their mastery of Osu! is a joy to behold.
