Damwon Gaming secures first-seed LCK spot at Worlds after 3-0 victory against DRX
Today, Damwon Gaming emerged victorious with a dominant 3-0 victory over DRX in the fastest major region final of 2020. This win solidifies their position as the first-seed LCK team at the League of Legends World Championship. With an outstanding performance from MVP Showmaker, Damwon Gaming’s success rivals that of the iconic 2015 SKT T1 lineup.
Damwon Gaming entered the best-of-five series as clear favorites, having already defeated DRX in a recent match. Despite DRX’s attempt to gain an edge by drafting mechanically intensive champions for mid laner Chovy, Showmaker’s consistent and skilled gameplay proved insurmountable. The series MVP, Nuguri, showcased his mastery on both tanky and lane-dominant champions like Ornn and Renekton.
The closest moment of the series came in game two, where DRX’s Pyosik aggressively denied Damwon any blue buff throughout the game. Additionally, Chovy’s early double kill with Jayce seemed promising for DRX. However, Damwon’s expert teamfighting around mid game objectives and their ability to shut down the fed Jayce ultimately secured their victory. This turn of events appeared to break DRX’s mental fortitude.
Despite the loss, Chovy deserves recognition for his outstanding performance and carrying potential throughout the series. Despite being placed on melee champions vulnerable to bullying, he held his own against the LCK’s MVP and one of the world’s best players. His game three Irelia performance showcased his skill and almost single-handedly saved DRX from defeat. Chovy’s promising talent leaves a strong impression heading into Worlds.
Although DRX had a challenging series, they remain a promising team. With their spot at Worlds secured, addressing their draft issues and coordination problems in objective fights will be crucial. If they can overcome these obstacles, they have the potential to challenge some of the strongest teams in the world.
Now that Damwon Gaming has secured a convincing victory in the LCK, the question arises whether they are favorites to win the World Championship. While Korea’s international performance has declined in recent years, Damwon Gaming’s talented solo laners and strategic jungler pose a genuine threat to tournament favorites such as Top Esports and JD Gaming. The battle for the title will be an exciting one.
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