The narrative of unity, “We Rise as One,” from the Indonesian Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) community has once again been strongly felt on the M7 World Championship stage. After Alter Ego have secured a spot in the Knockout Stage, public support from Indonesia has fully shifted toward ONIC Esports. The Sky Kings have stood in a critical situation, but hope has not faded.

ONIC’s journey in the Swiss Stage of M7 has not gone smoothly. They have suffered two consecutive defeats, which have pushed them to the edge of elimination. However, behind the pressure, a strong belief has remained that ONIC have not truly lost. They have merely been forced to take a longer road—one that has tested their mentality, consistency, and championship character.

As the champions of MPL ID Season 16, public expectations toward ONIC have been immense. They have come to M7 not merely as participants, but as a symbol of Indonesia’s MLBB strength. When results have not gone their way, the moral responsibility of the community has grown even stronger—to stand behind them, not abandon them.

With the ambition of delivering the best possible results for two Indonesian representatives at M7, full support has now needed to be directed entirely toward ONIC. Technical improvements in-game have been mandatory, but mental strength that has been built through community support has often become the biggest difference-maker on the world stage.

ONIC have dropped into the 1–2 pool of the Swiss Stage after receiving a defeat from Team Spirit on Day 4, following an earlier loss to Yangon Galacticos. This situation has placed them in a do-or-die position, as one more loss would have immediately buried their dream of advancing to the Knockout Stage. The pressure has been high, the margin for error has been zero, and there has been no room for excessive experimentation.

This situation has prompted many figures to once again echo the spirit of unity. ONIC have not only carried their team’s name, but also Indonesia’s flag. Every draft, every decision, and every teamfight has now been taken as a gamble to keep that hope alive.

Voices of support have begun to resonate loudly from various figures within the Indonesian MLBB community. Pro players, streamers, and KOLs have united to deliver the same message: ONIC have not been alone. They have continued to receive full trust from a community that has believed in the Sky Kings’ potential to rise again.

The first wave of support has come from Indonesian MLBB Ladies pro player Funi. The Team Falcons Vega mid laner has emphasized that a longer journey has not been a sign of failure, but rather part of the process toward the summit.

"ONIC belum kalah guys. ONIC hanya perlu jalan lebih jauh (punya lebih banyak match). Tenang saja ONIC, kalian tidak akan jalan sendirian karena ada kita semua yang akan terus mendukung di belakang kalian. We rise as one with ONIC (Kita bangkit bersama ONIC)!" said Funi.

A similar message has also been delivered by Pica after conducting the Round 4 Swiss Stage M7 drawing at XO Hall. According to him, falling has never been the end of everything, as long as the spirit to rise has still existed.

"Setiap tim bisa jatuh, begitu juga dengan ONIC. Tapi selama belum ada kata menyerah, hal itu yang justru akan membuat tim menjadi lebih kuat. Dan tenang saja, kalian tidak akan sendirian karena kami akan selalu bersama kalian."

In Round 4 of the Swiss Stage M7, which has been scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026, ONIC will face Singapore’s representative, EVIL, in a best-of-three (BO3) match. On paper, ONIC have clearly been favored in terms of experience, individual quality, and international stage exposure.

Moreover, the Swiss Stage M7 has provided a match break on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. This additional time has become a golden opportunity for ONIC to conduct a comprehensive evaluation, fix existing issues, and prepare their best strategies. With full support from the Indonesian MLBB community, the process of resurgence has been expected to run far more solidly.

At this point, what has been needed most is collective belief. Public support will have become emotional fuel for ONIC’s players to rediscover their best form. In the end, the fight at M7 has not been about one team alone, but about the pride of Indonesian MLBB on the global stage.

3 Keys for ONIC to Rise in the Swiss Stage M7

1. Resolve the Internal Issues Immediately

ONIC’s biggest problem at the moment has not lied in individual quality. Mechanically, ONIC’s players have remained at the highest level. The mistakes that have occurred have more often stemmed from miscommunication, unsynchronized execution, and delayed macro decisions.

If ONIC’s problems had only been mechanical, the public would not have needed to worry. However, once issues have entered the internal domain—such as coordination and trust between players—the resolution must have been done as quickly as possible. A tournament of M7’s caliber has never provided room for prolonged conflict.

ONIC must have returned to their identity as a team with strong chemistry. When communication has been clean and decisions have been made with a single voice, ONIC have once again become a team that is extremely difficult to defeat.

2. Read the Draft More Intelligently

One of the biggest highlights from ONIC’s two defeats has been the drafting phase. Many have judged that ONIC have been too brave in experimenting in situations that should have demanded stability. At the M7 level, drafting has not only been about strong heroes, but also about player comfort and scheme readiness.

ONIC have been known as a team with a wide hero pool and high flexibility. However, flexibility without clear direction has instead turned into a double-edged sword. Now has been the time for ONIC to bring out their most solid drafts—drafts they have truly mastered, not merely ones meant to surprise opponents.

Against EVIL, ONIC must have played pragmatically. Comfort heroes must have been prioritized, clear win conditions must have been built, and execution must have been carried out without hesitation. Victory has been the only objective.

3. The Mid Trio Must Carry Again

The key to ONIC’s resurgence has always been found in the mid trio: Kairi, Kiboy, and Sanz. These three players have been the brains of ONIC’s gameplay, the tempo setters, and the main decision-makers from early to late game.

When this trio has performed at peak form, ONIC have almost always won. Rotations have been clean, objectives have been controlled, and teamfights have gone according to plan. However, when they have been suppressed, ONIC have looked directionless.

In the upcoming do-or-die match, the biggest responsibility will rest on their shoulders. If Kairi has once again dominated the jungle, Kiboy has ignited the map with initiations, and Sanz has consistently pressured opponents, ONIC will have had every reason to rise and go even further.

Let us unite our support for ONIC. Because at M7, no battle has truly been fought alone. As long as the Indonesian MLBB community has continued to stand behind them, hope will have always remained alive.