xQc’s Minecraft speedrun rivalry with Forsen reaches climax with record-breaking 21-minute run
The Origins of the Rivalry
What began as a friendly competition between streaming giants xQc and Forsen has evolved into one of Minecraft’s most watched speedrunning rivalries. After facing his second ban from NoPixel’s GTA RP server, xQc redirected his competitive energy toward Minecraft, where he initially set a respectable 33-minute time defeating the Ender Dragon. This early achievement sparked the rivalry when xQc publicly challenged Forsen, who had been casually experimenting with speedruns at the time.
Twitch/xQcOWThe rivalry’s inception marked a new chapter in Minecraft streaming entertainment.
Record-Breaking Showdown
The competition intensified when Forsen answered xQc’s challenge by achieving a remarkable sub-23 minute run, showcasing advanced techniques that shocked the Minecraft community. However, xQc’s March 13 stream delivered an even more impressive performance, where he obliterated the record with a sub-21 minute completion. The emotional climax saw the former Overwatch professional erupt in celebration: “Oh my god, my heart’s racing, holy f***! I f***ing deserve this.”
This victory came with a significant caveat – xQc declared that if Forsen manages to surpass his latest achievement, he would likely retire from speedrunning. “I’m gonna be honest, if Forsen beats my record by a good amount, I’m probably not gonna try to beat it again,” he stated, suggesting this might represent the final chapter in their competition.
Speedrunning Techniques
Both streamers have mastered the ‘exploding bed’ method, an advanced strategy where players use beds as explosives in the End dimension to deal massive damage to the Ender Dragon. This technique requires precise timing and inventory management, with xQc spending over a year perfecting his approach. For beginners attempting speedruns, we recommend practicing bed placements in creative mode before attempting live runs.
Despite their impressive times, both streamers remain far from the current world record of 9 minutes 52 seconds set by Illumina1337 in 2018. Achieving such times requires near-perfect RNG (random number generation) for world generation and item drops, combined with frame-perfect execution of advanced techniques.
Common mistakes to avoid:
- Improper bed placement leading to self-damage
- Wasting time gathering non-essential resources
- Failing to properly scout stronghold layouts
Future of the Rivalry
xQc has expressed mixed feelings about continuing the competition, noting that ultra-fast runs under 20 minutes become less entertaining for viewers due to frequent resets. “The streams are mostly resets when you’re going for these times,” he explained, contrasting it with more watchable early attempts where every Nether portal felt like progress.
The Minecraft community remains divided on whether Forsen will accept this final challenge. Some speculate he might focus on other games, while others believe the competitive Swede won’t let the record stand. Regardless of the outcome, this rivalry has brought unprecedented attention to Minecraft speedrunning and demonstrated how streaming personalities can elevate gaming competitions.
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