Apex Legends streamer EdBoi has reached Masters in the game, but his ranked grind was different, as he did that while balancing on a unicycle.
EdBoi announced the achievement on X on April 23, saying he had streamed more than 25 hours that week while learning MnK on the unicycle setup.
While “challenge runs” aren’t new in the game’s online content atmosphere, this was the first time anyone has ever tried something this crazy, and not only did he try, he also succeeded with flying colors.
Reaching Masters, the second-highest tier in Apex Legends, just below Apex Predator, is a feat only a handful of players ever manage to achieve, even while playing in ideal conditions, playing with their mains. However, for EdBoi, things were dialed up to a hundred and fifty.
Not only does he have to master the complex “Mouse and Keyboard” (MnK) mechanics, but he also had to adapt to a dynamic viewing distance.
According to a statement shared by the creator on X, the setup forced him to play while moving three to six feet away from his monitor. This constant shifting of depth perception made aiming and tracking way more difficult compared to standard setups.
EdBoi noted that he had to effectively “re-learn” MnK inputs to compensate for the lack of a stable physical base.
EdBoi streamed more than 25 hours in a single week on YouTube using the unicycle setup to push through the final ranks.
In a competitive shooter where matches can last 20 minutes and require constant focus, the caloric and mental drain of unicycling almost made it an impossible feat.
“Apex isn’t just aim, it’s decisions,” EdBoi explained. “And most fights I was coaching myself through pure exhaustion.”
While his physical state hampered his ability to maintain a steady crosshair, his game sense and decision-making skills were as sharp as ever, enough to outplay opponents who were likely sitting comfortably in traditional gaming chairs.
The feat gained mainstream attention after the official Apex Legends Esports account shared a clip of EdBoi’s stream. The footage showed the streamer actively pedaling and adjusting his center of gravity while simultaneously engaging in team fights.
The post featured the following caption: “Imagine checking Twitch after getting eliminated and seeing some dude on a UNICYCLE,” summarizing the absurdity as well as the brilliance of the run.
By combining the mechanical requirements of a Tier-1 shooter with the physical demands of circus artistry, EdBoi has set a new, albeit niche, gold standard for challenge-based rank grinds, not only in Apex Legends but in the battle royale genre as a whole.
Featured image credit: EdBoi (YouTube)
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