Thus, once again, world LoL audiences and LCK fans witnessed the confrontation between T1 and Gen.G within the framework of an LCK final. This is the 5th consecutive final since 2022 that these two teams have clashed and also the 5th consecutive time Faker has faced Chovy for the title in the domestic tournament. Up to now, Gen.G is slightly better. However, in a final, anything can happen. Not to mention, the current T1 is not completely without a basis to dethrone the reigning LCK champion.
T1 has a perfect chance of defeating Gen.G in the grand finals
Ending the “Twisted Fate for Zeus” tactic
In the current meta, Top Lane champions will often take on the role of Fighter and will have two directions, either dealing damage or resisting and initiating combat. But in games where T1 lost or had difficulty, Zeus was almost never allowed to use any Gladiator champions. Even the champion that T1 often chooses for him is not really the ADC-type with abundant damage and mobility like Vayne, but it is Twisted Fate.
Zeus's TF in game 1 showed a loss towards the end of the game
The general nicknamed Than Bai will basically help the home team push the lane, as well as lead in money. However, this is a champion that must win the lane to be effective. Like in game 1 of the recent T1 – HLE match, TF didn't even win the lane. And with just one error in handling Golden Card, T1's lead of about 10k is no longer meaningful. TF is too mobile, doesn't do much damage and is too fragile. For squads that like to fight, TF is no different from a soldier or an element that gives the opponent more resources. Reality has proven that when Zac or Vayne are assigned to Zeus, the situation changes completely.
But when Zeus used K'Sante, T1's position immediately became more and more overwhelming towards the end
No move wins with right move
This Spring, T1 implemented many strategies. First, they destroyed all opponents with their “weird” playstyle – Support ADC of 2022. However, after being defeated by Gen.G again in the second leg, T1 switched back to playing according to meta. meta. And this seems to only work for weak teams when they later lose to HLE in the second leg of the LCK Spring 2024 group stage.
T1 tested a lot of playstyles this Spring and when they followed the meta, the results weren't too good
But since the victory over Dplus KIA until now, T1 has somewhat returned to making extraordinary choices. Of course, still based on the foundation of convenient picks like Azir (Faker) or Varus (Gumayusi), but T1 has tried harder to experiment and choose formations that are easy to operate, maximizing the strength of the players. more members.
In the final match, T1 will in fact still be “skilled”. But instead of trying to follow the opponent, perhaps Faker and his teammates should consider formations that suit the whole team and are easy to operate. In particular, it is necessary to balance damage and resistance to avoid a repeat of the “mistake” in game 1 of the recent match against HLE.
Viego Jungle or Support Ornn are mutant options that T1 can apply when meeting Gen.G
Take care of Gumayusi
In the match against DK and recently the match against HLE, as well as many matches where Gumayusi had the opportunity to truly “carry the team” like a superstar ADC, he did not disappoint the fans. Of course, there are still situations where Gumayusi is too subjective, but immediately after that, he completely corrects himself when given the opportunity. And perhaps, Gumayusi himself also understands: the final and the upcoming opponent is Gen.G. At that time, every mistake will have no chance to be redone and will have to pay a very high price.
And T1 should take more care of Gumayusi, especially after he continuously shined in important moments.
On the opposite side, in terms of skills, Gumayusi and Peyz are “one 9 and one 10”. But in terms of bravery and independent combat ability, the T1 Gunner is still one level better than Peyz. Perhaps, T1 should think of a strategy to give Zeus a choice of Fighters strong enough to play on his own and put resources into the “Crown Prince”. And maybe, Gumayusi himself will also be the key to determining the outcome of the upcoming final between the two most destined rivals in the LCK today.