Biography
Sep 27, 2025
Learn the full story of Technoblade: how he rose from Minecraft player to legendary creator, his struggles, his legacy, and why fans still remember him deeply. Photo by: GAMINGbible
Technoblade, whose real name was Alexander, was often called as Alex. He was an American YouTuber and Minecraft player who became one of the most loved personalities in the Minecraft community.
He began uploading Minecraft content in 2013 and over time built a huge following thanks to his skills, humor, and resilience. His death in June 2022 was a shocker for fans around the world, but his legacy continues to inspire many.
Alex created his main YouTube channel on October 28, 2013, and started with Minecraft gameplay, especially on the Hypixel server.
Over the years, he participated in events like Minecraft Monday, where he beat many other creators, giving him greater exposure.
In 2019, his reputation in PvP (player vs player) matches made him famous, and he won several competitions, including a $100,000 duel hosted by MrBeast against Dream.
He later joined the Dream SMP server in 2020, which multiplied his reach and growth and brought him into collaborative storytelling with many top creators.
One of his brilliant and remembered achievements was winning the Dream vs Technoblade duel hosted by MrBeast, where he won $100,000.
He was also a strong and influenced presence in the Minecraft Championships (MCC) and won multiple MCC events. In 2021, he used this influence for something good by raising over $300,000 through a charity livestream for the Sarcoma Foundation of America.
His “So Long Nerds” farewell video, posted by his father after his passing, became the most trending video on YouTube in 2022, touching millions of people.
Technoblade was born on June 1, 1999, and passed away in June 2022. He lived in San Francisco, California, and briefly attended the University of Iowa studying English before dropping out to focus on his content.
Technoblade was known to keep his personal life very private. He never publicly confirmed any romantic partner or spouse.
He did, however, share personal struggles, such as being diagnosed with sarcoma which is a form of cancer in August 2021. His father read a message he had prepared during his last hours, showing deep love and gratitude to fans.
Estimating Technoblade’s net worth is tricky, but many reports list it around USD 3.18 million at the time of his death.
His income was completely dependent on YouTube ad revenue, donations during livestreams, merchandise sales, and tournament winnings. Some platforms estimate high earnings in recent months, but those are speculative and based on formulas.
Even with success, Technoblade faced tough times. His cancer diagnosis was a hard blow, and though he fought bravely, the disease progressed.
He had moments of uncertainty, medical treatments that didn’t fully succeed, and the emotional strain of continuing to create while battling illness.
His passing at 23 left many fans heartbroken, but the way he handled the farewell writing a message for fans, thanking supporters—showed how much he cared.
Technoblade is remembered not just for his Minecraft skills and gaming strategies, but for his humility, humor, and the way he connected with so many people/
Fans often say he made them feel heard, valued, and loved. His influence led to tributes in Minecraft itself (a crown pig in the launcher) and merchandise proceeds was all donated to cancer research.
The “So Long Nerds” video remains forever iconic, and streamers, creators, and fans continue to honour him through content, memorials, and support for cancer awareness.