Grimes Defends Elon Musk’s Gaming Skills Amid Doubts

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Summary

  • Elon Musk’s video gaming skills have been scrutinized recently due to doubts about achievements in Path of Exile 2.
  • Grimes defends Musk, claiming she witnessed his gaming accomplishments, including ranking in Diablo 4.

Grimes, who was once in a relationship with Elon Musk, has spoken about the frequent claims he makes about his exceptional skills in video gaming. For quite some time, Musk has been vocal about his passion for gaming and often boasts about his achievements on social media platforms. Most gamers have taken these statements at face value, and many have even lauded some of the impressive feats attributed to the CEO of Tesla, particularly in games such as Path of Exile 2.

Lately, there’s been some debate about Elon Musk’s video game abilities, particularly with regards to the new action RPG from Grinding Gear Games. Musk claimed he reached level 97 in Path of Exile 2’s hardcore mode without external assistance, which raised eyebrows since players at his level typically spend numerous 20-hour sessions to achieve that level. Many find his claim implausible.

This suspicion was further fueled when it was revealed that Musk had been kicked off Path of Exile 2 for executing multiple actions rapidly, a move some speculate was due to using macros or other unauthorized tools. Interestingly, his ex, pop star Grimes, contributed to the debate by claiming she had observed some of Musk’s gaming feats. She stated that he was the first American druid to conquer Abattoir of Zir in Diablo 4 and ended that season as the top player in the US, a claim backed up by records from the time. He also excelled in The Battle of Polytopia, a turn-based strategy game developed by Midjiwan AB, even outperforming the game’s creator, Felix af Ekenstam.

Has Elon Musk Achieved What He Claims in Video Games?

In a response to Grimes’ statement, Musk simply said “Thanks.” However, many people remain skeptical about his claims regarding his gaming skills, particularly in relation to Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2. Although it is possible that he truly excelled in Diablo 4, there are several factors that cast doubt on his ranking in Path of Exile 2. For instance, during a livestream, Musk appeared to be unfamiliar with many fundamental mechanics of the game. He didn’t understand how to use maps, failed to implement loot filters, and neglected to drink a mana flask when out of mana during a boss fight. Additionally, he overlooked valuable drops like Chaos Orbs and declined to pick up one of the best staves in the game, an Agony Pole Advanced Barrier Quarterstaff with exceptional affixes. These are actions that someone who had spent hundreds of hours reaching level 97 would be familiar with.

One of the surprising instances for those who question Elon Musk’s abilities occurred when he was seen engaged in a live Twitter conversation with Alice Weidel, a potential German chancellor candidate, at the same time playing “Path of Exile 2”. Musk’s backers contend that, being an extremely intelligent and accomplished individual, the SpaceX CEO is likely capable of juggling multiple tasks effectively, immersed in an action RPG game while simultaneously delving into European politics.

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2025-01-19 20:13