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Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO and now a self-proclaimed top-tier gamer is making headlines once again. Musk recently achieved the top spot inDiablo 4rankings after clearing a Level 150 Artificer’s Pit with a record-breaking time of 1:52. But is this achievement really his own?
The billionaire’s new achievement has gotten gamers questioning if he’s the one who really did it. Fans have pointed out his questionable history with games likeElden Ringwhere his build was revealed to be not quite the best. So now the question among the community arises, did he really get this record himself?
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Musk’s supposed feat inDiablo 4is impressive on paper. The game’s hardest challenge, level 150 of the Artificer’s Pit, is considered the ultimate test of skill. Musk’s record-breaking run surpassed the previous leader by seven seconds. This has immediately led to skepticism from the community.
Anyone who’s seen his elden ring loadout knows he didn’t do that 😭https://t.co/OiEpQGdRex
One X (formerly Twitter) user immediately noted, “Anyone who’s seen his Elden Ring loadout knows he didn’t do that.” Musk’s gaming reputation took a hit earlier this year whenhisElden Ringbuild was revealedonline.
Paying a gamer to pretend to be him and top the leaderboard is actually the saddest thing he can possibly do with his money i congratulate him hes stealing valor in every single industry all at once
Dubbed the “CEO build,” it featured a chaotic mix of weapons and shields that rendered Musk’s character comically slow and ineffective. At level 111, his character was still “fat rolling” due to an overloaded equip load.
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While Musk joked about receiving a “salesperson of the month award” from Blizzard, critics were less amused. One user questioned the feasibility of balancing a busy life managing Tesla, SpaceX, and X while setting records in a game likeDiablo 4.
He’s probably paying someone to play for him.
The gaming community has not been shy about speculating whether Musk pays professional gamers to play on his behalf. “He’s probably paying someone to play for him,” one Twitter user remarked, echoing a common theory.
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Some people do argue that gaming skills don’t necessarily correlate across titles, and his poorElden Ringperformance doesn’t disprove hisDiablo 4dominance.
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On a recent podcast,Musk revealed his identityonDiablo 4’s leaderboards, surprising fans by ranking in the top 20 globally even before his record-breaking run.
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He also framed gaming as a way to unwind and sharpen his mind. His openness about his hobby humanizes him to fans, breaking the stereotype of CEOs as purely work-focused.
Whether his new record is legit or not, Elon Musk’s image online is definitely under scrutiny. His achievement has undeniably shone a spotlight on the blurred lines between passion and privilege in competitive gaming.
But the question remains: is Musk a god-tier gamer or just another player using resources to tip the scales? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
