The Unbeatable Faker: T1 Continues to Dominate Dplus KIA in League of Legends
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is a legendary figure in the esports world, known for his unparalleled skills in competitive League of Legends. Over the past two years, no team in the LCK has managed to defeat him.
Dplus KIA, formerly known as DAMWON Gaming, has been one of the top teams in Korea since their entry into the LCK in 2019. Despite having some of the world’s best players, including Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu, Heo “ShowMaker” Su, and Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu, they have yet to secure a win against Faker and T1.
Since their encounter at the 2021 World Championship, where DK emerged victorious in the semifinals, T1 has consistently defeated DK in every series they have played against each other. However, these victories have only come when Faker has been on stage with T1.
Faker’s Impact on T1’s Success
During Faker’s absence from the starting lineup due to injury, DK managed to defeat T1 in the fifth week of the regular season. This marked the beginning of T1’s downward spiral, endangering their playoff spot. However, since Faker’s return, T1 has regained their footing and achieved success once again.
In their most recent series in the 2023 LCK Summer Playoffs, Faker led his younger teammates to a 3-1 victory against the veteran squad of DK, extending his winning streak against them.
In some of these games, T1 faced a weak early game but made a comeback through strategic map movement, macro play, and teamfighting. Faker’s experience and shotcalling proved crucial in turning the tides of these matches. Meanwhile, DK awaits the LCK’s regional finals for one final chance to secure a spot at Worlds this year.
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The Road Ahead for DK
Despite their struggles against T1, DK remains a formidable team in the LCK. They will have one more opportunity to secure a spot at Worlds through the regional finals.
Stay tuned for more updates on the intense rivalry between Faker and Dplus KIA.
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