The unexpected clash between tech mogul Elon Musk and popular Twitch streamer Asmongold has caught many off guard.
People are curious about what sparked this feud and why it is making headlines.
Elon Musk has been recognized as a gamer for a long time.
It’s not surprising that he associates with top streamers, including Asmongold, who is renowned for his skills in World of Warcraft.
Elon has even demonstrated exceptional talent in gaming.
He has earned recognition as one of the best players in certain games.
For instance, in November 2024, he set a record in Diablo IV.
His run in the game’s most challenging area, Level 150 Artificer’s Pit, surpassed the community’s top score.
In January 2025, he went viral for soloing a difficult part of the game using his level 100 Druid.
Elon’s gaming skills left some popular figures, such as Joe Rogan, speechless.
Currently, he is looking to create an AI-driven gaming studio to pursue his ideas.
However, questions about his gaming abilities began to arise in January 2025.
Quin69, a Twitch streamer, accused Musk of account sharing in Path of Exile 2.
This practice involves allowing someone else to play on your account to advance more quickly.
He claimed that Elon Musk did not genuinely play the game.
Quin69 suggested Musk only plays minimally and relies on someone else to boost his ranking.
He pointed out that there is a tab dedicated to Musk’s maps in the game.
He also mentioned that Musk doesn’t know how to use important game mechanics.
Asmongold quickly joined the conversation, agreeing with Quin69’s accusation. He expressed disbelief that Musk could be responsible for the achievements on his gaming account. “There’s no way he played that account,” Asmongold stated bluntly, asserting that Musk must have either bought the account or had someone else play it for him.
In a bold move, Asmongold challenged Musk to demonstrate his gaming skills and went a step further by placing a wager. He declared, “If Elon Musk can prove that he played this account to level 97, I would start streaming on X [formerly known as Twitter] for an entire year, beginning on the day he proves it.”
During this buildup of speculation, Musk’s level 97 character in Path of Exile, known as Percy_Verence, unexpectedly died, which added fuel to the ongoing drama. This character had briefly held a high position on the game’s global leaderboard before its demise.
After the incident, Musk refrained from commenting much about the allegations concerning his gaming practices. However, on January 15, he lightheartedly addressed the cheating rumors during a live stream from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club. He mentioned his “Chinese alter ego” and joked, “His name is Yilongma, and he’s fantastic. I depend on him for everything.”
The day after Musk’s quip, it was noted that he had unfollowed Asmongold on X. This led to speculation about the state of their relationship, with commentators questioning whether the two were still on good terms.
Asmongold responded to the unfollowing during his stream, speculating that Musk might not be pleased about the video that discussed their gaming feud. “He’ll get over it,” he commented, asserting that the situation was all too clear. “You can’t blame me for bringing this up; everyone was talking about it.”
In retaliation, Musk took to Twitter to share a slew of posts focused on the controversy. One notable tweet suggested that while Asmongold presents himself as an independent figure, he actually requires approval from higher-ups before making significant moves, hinting at a lack of autonomy.
Alongside this, Musk shared a video of himself achieving a record in Diablo, reinforcing his position as an impressive gamer. He later disclosed private messages exchanged with Asmongold where the two discussed streaming collaborations for the platform X.
During their chat, Asmongold mentioned his editors and how they assist him with content creation, a statement Musk responded to with intrigue. “Interesting,” he said, indicating he was curious about how Asmongold’s content production worked.
However, Musk’s exposure of their private conversation sparked a significant reaction from fans, many of whom felt that this breach of privacy was inappropriate.
Amid ongoing exchanges, Musk took shots at Asmongold’s gaming abilities, noting, “While Asmongold is skilled at commentary and satire, he isn’t particularly skilled at video games.”
Asmongold replied swiftly, highlighting that leaking their messages was one thing, but Musk’s disparaging comments about his gaming were “totally uncalled for.” He insisted that Musk’s level 97 achievement was excessive and that it’s acceptable to have someone play your account, but one should not pretend to have accomplished it personally.
Currently, both parties have chosen to maintain a low profile regarding their relationship, leaving fans curious about how their friendship will evolve after the very public exchange.
