League of Legends World Championship: LeBlanc’s Rising Popularity
The upcoming 2023 League of Legends World Championship is just a few weeks away, and pro players in South Korea have already started revealing their strategies in solo queue games.
One noticeable trend among these players is the increasing use of LeBlanc, both in the mid lane and top lane. This has led to predictions that the Deceiver will become a popular pick at Worlds.
According to popular streamer and caster Caedrel, a new strategy has emerged during scrims and is now being tested in solo queue. It involves a unique LeBlanc item build featuring Trinity Force, Hullbreaker, Stormrazor, and Statikk Shiv, complemented by tank items.
LeBlanc: A Versatile Threat in Summoner’s Rift
While LeBlanc has previously been seen building Statikk Shiv in professional play, the addition of Trinity Force and Hullbreaker turns her into a different kind of menace. This new build could make her a top choice for both top laners and mid laners.
In the early game, LeBlanc’s ability to poke enemies is combined with the wave-clearing power of Statikk Shiv. This makes her an excellent option for players who enjoy pushing minions and roaming to support their teammates.
However, with the inclusion of Hullbreaker and Trinity Force, LeBlanc becomes a formidable splitpush threat. In the late game, she can effortlessly push waves and deal significant damage to structures. She also has the ability to escape from incoming reinforcements and can sustain damage from enemy carries with the right items and runes.
Pro Players Embrace the LeBlanc Build
Over the past week, prominent mid lane players such as Faker from T1, Nisqy from MAD Lions, and Caps from G2 Esports have tried out this new LeBlanc build in solo queue. Top laners like Kiin from KT Rolster, BrokenBlade from G2, and Canna from Dplus KIA have also embraced this pick, as reported by Pros.lol.
Worlds 2023: A Platform for New Strategies
The League of Legends World Championship 2023 will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 10. This prestigious event will provide an opportunity to witness these new strategies in action among the world’s best teams.
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