More actions
 | This article is missing information about heftrick [1] . (August 2025) |
Hefest, sometimes known as Almighty Hefest, is a Croatian TrackMania player and content creator. He is best known for his dominance on the leaderboards of TrackMania Nations Forever (TMNF) and for being a top-tier competitor in the official campaigns of Trackmania (2020).[2]
Within the game's community, Hefest is widely recognized for his deep understanding of advanced driving techniques and his knack for finding creative shortcuts on official tracks.
Career
Hefest first built his reputation in the TrackMania Nations Forever scene by hunting for world records on the game's official campaign tracks. He became known for his precise driving and relentless optimization, a style he carried over to the 2020 release of Trackmania. His runs, which he often documents in videos and on livestreams, are noted for their aggressive lines and frequent use of difficult, high-risk shortcuts to save time.[3]
Streaming and Content Creation
Hefest maintains an active presence on both Twitch and YouTube. He uses his channels to broadcast his record attempts live, often spending hours grinding a single track to perfect his run. His videos frequently serve a dual purpose: they showcase his achievements while also acting as tutorials, where he breaks down the complex techniques and routes required for top-level play. This has made his content a valuable resource for other players who are serious about competing on campaign leaderboards.[4][5]
Tournament Play
While primarily known as a leaderboard grinder, Hefest has also participated in several tournaments. According to public records, his documented tournament earnings are relatively modest but include solid results in high-profile community events. His recorded earnings total 550.03 USD from two events in 2022: a first-place finish in Kacky Reloaded 3 (a community tournament focused on extremely difficult tracks) and a sixth-place finish in the Twitch Rivals: Trackmania Challenge.[6]
Playstyle and Community Standing
Hefest is widely regarded as one of the foremost specialists in optimizing official campaign tracks. His dedication to finding every possible shortcut and perfecting every line has made him a benchmark for campaign speedrunners.
Community discussions often compare his focused skillset to that of other top players, such as Wirtual, who is known for achieving a vast number of records across a wider variety of community-made tracks. These conversations highlight a key distinction in the competitive scene: while some players excel across thousands of diverse tracks, Hefest is seen as a master of pushing the official tracks to their absolute limits.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Hefest - YouTube channel. Website .
- ↑ Hefest on Twitch. Website .
- ↑ One of Hefest's world record runs on a campaign tracks. Website , 2021-07-05.
- ↑ Hefest on Twitch. Website .
- ↑ Hefest - YouTube channel. Website .
- ↑ Hefest esports earnings. Website .
- ↑ Community discussion comparing Wirtual's and Hefest's records. Website , 2023-03-01.