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'''Hefest''' (also known as Almighty Hefest or by his online handle Hefest) is a Croatian [[TrackMania (series)|TrackMania]] player and content creator, best known for holding numerous world records in [[TrackMania Nations Forever]] (TMNF) and [[Trackmania 2020]], as well as for innovating advanced techniques (such as the [[Heftrick]]) and shortcut strategies.
'''Hefest''', sometimes known as '''Almighty Hefest''', is a Croatian [[TrackMania (series)|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|Trackmania (2020)]].<ref>{{webref  |title=Hefest on Twitch |url=https://www.twitch.tv/hefest |website=Twitch |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>
 
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. These optimizations are sometimes informally called a "Heftrick" by his fans.<ref>{{webref  |title=Hefest - YouTube channel |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJflT7i52L1ZFkdvKyFCHtQ/videos |website=YouTube |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Hefest first gained widespread attention in the TrackMania scene through his proficiency in speedrunning official campaign maps and capturing world record times. Over the years, he rose to prominence by competing closely with other top players such as Wirtual, especially during the era when ''Nations Forever'' remained a core competitive platform.<ref name="reddit">{{webref |title=Wirtual has more records than Hefest? |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TrackMania/comments/11ciure/wirtual_has_more_records_than_hefest/ |website=Reddit |date=2023-03-01 |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>
Hefest first built his reputation in the ''TrackMania Nations Forever'' scene by hunting for world records on the game's official campaign maps. 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.<ref>{{webref |title=One of Hefest's world record runs on a campaign map |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5MPqt8qXoQ |website=YouTube |date=2021-07-05 |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>
 
He is also recognized for being a consistent streamer and a prolific content creator; by 2022, he had become a respected figure in the community, credited with holding over 30 TMNF Nadeo world records and becoming the first player to win two campaign titles in ''TrackMania 2020''.<ref name="twitter">{{webref |title=Hefest on Twitter |url=https://x.com/hefest19 |website=Twitter |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>


== Streaming and Content Creation ==
== Streaming and Content Creation ==
Hefest maintains active channels on both Twitch and YouTube:
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.<ref>{{webref |title=Hefest on Twitch |url=https://www.twitch.tv/hefest |website=Twitch |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{webref |title=Hefest - YouTube channel |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJflT7i52L1ZFkdvKyFCHtQ/videos |website=YouTube |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>
* On Twitch, he regularly streams TrackMania gameplay and currently has over 23,000 followers.<ref name="twitch">{{webref |title=Hefest on Twitch |url=https://www.twitch.tv/hefest |website=Twitch |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>
* His YouTube channel hosts nearly 185 videos, including world-record runs, map showcases, and technique demonstrations.<ref name="youtube">{{webref |title=Hefest - YouTube channel |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJflT7i52L1ZFkdvKyFCHtQ/videos |website=YouTube |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>


One notable upload, "this run," showcases him getting a world record in the track [[B01-Race]], along with many failed attempts.<ref name="ytwr">{{webref |title=this run |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5MPqt8qXoQ |website=YouTube |date=2021-07-05 |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>
== 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 maps) and a sixth-place finish in the ''Twitch Rivals: Trackmania Challenge''.<ref>{{webref |title=Hefest esports earnings |url=https://www.esportsearnings.com/players/105418-hefest- |website=Esports Earnings |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>


== Esports and Tournament History ==
== Playstyle and Community Standing ==
Though Hefest has earned modest prize money by esports standards—$550.03 USD from two documented tournaments in 2022—his performances reflect notable competitiveness, including a sixth-place finish in the Twitch Rivals: Trackmania Challenge (May 18, 2022) and a win of Kacky Reloaded 3.<ref name="esports">{{webref |title=Hefest esports earnings |url=https://www.esportsearnings.com/players/105418-hefest- |website=Esports Earnings |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>
Hefest is widely regarded as one of the foremost specialists in optimizing official campaign maps. His dedication to finding every possible shortcut and perfecting every line has made him a benchmark for campaign speedrunners.


== Community Impact and Legacy ==
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 maps. 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, developer-made maps to their absolute limits.<ref>{{webref |title=Community discussion comparing Wirtual's and Hefest's records |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/TrackMania/comments/11ciure/wirtual_has_more_records_than_hefest/ |website=Reddit |date=2023-03-01 |access-date=2025-08-20}}</ref>
Hefest’s influence extends beyond his records: he is seen as a creative and technically gifted player whose runs have inspired both peers and emerging TrackMania enthusiasts. His presence in the streaming and video space, combined with his record-setting performances, contribute significantly to the competitive narrative of the TrackMania community.


== External Reception ==
== See also ==
Discussions within the community highlight Hefest’s record-setting capacity, especially in campaign maps. One fan noted during a comparison of him and other content creator [[Wirtual|Wirtual's]] world record counts:
: "Wirtual has more WRs on any random track while he fest has 13 WRs of campaign tracks "<ref name="reddit" />


== See also ==
* [[TrackMania (series)]]
* [[TrackMania (series)]]
* [[TrackMania Nations Forever]]
* [[TrackMania Nations Forever]]
* [[Trackmania 2020]]
* [[Trackmania 2020|Trackmania (2020)]]
* [[Wirtual]]
* [[Speedrunning]]
* [[Speedrunning]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.twitch.tv/hefest Hefest on Twitch]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJflT7i52L1ZFkdvKyFCHtQ Hefest on YouTube]
* [https://x.com/hefest19 Hefest on X (formerly Twitter)]
* [https://www.esportsearnings.com/players/105418-hefest- Hefest - Profile on EsportsEarnings]


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Revision as of 22:51, 20 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).[1]

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. These optimizations are sometimes informally called a "Heftrick" by his fans.[2]

Career

Hefest first built his reputation in the TrackMania Nations Forever scene by hunting for world records on the game's official campaign maps. 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 maps) 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 maps. 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 maps. 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, developer-made maps to their absolute limits.[7]

See also

References

  1. Hefest on Twitch. Website .
  2. Hefest - YouTube channel. Website .
  3. One of Hefest's world record runs on a campaign map. Website , 2021-07-05.
  4. Hefest on Twitch. Website .
  5. Hefest - YouTube channel. Website .
  6. Hefest esports earnings. Website .
  7. Community discussion comparing Wirtual's and Hefest's records. Website , 2023-03-01.

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