100 Thieves’ Ornn Pick Key to LCS Finals Victory
In a hard-fought series against Team Liquid, 100 Thieves secured their spot in the LCS Finals, and one pick stood out as the key to their success: Ornn. The Forge God has become a central choice in the top lane for the defending LCS champions and has sparked conversations within the competitive League of Legends community.
Veteran top laner Ssumday has prioritized Ornn, picking him seven times during the postseason. He has achieved success in all but one of these matches. Although he may not have the highest number of kills in his role, Ssumday boasts the highest KDA of any player in the playoffs, as reported by League statistics aggregate site, Oracle’s Elixir.
With an impressive 8.6 KDA and only seven deaths, Ssumday has effectively utilized the diverse kit of Ornn to set up well-timed ganks, withstand early pressure, and contribute to 100 Thieves’ dominance in later skirmishes. His performance on the champion was outstanding against Cloud9’s superstar top laner Summit, and he also played a crucial role in the team’s victory over Liquid in an intense reverse sweep.
The Power of Ornn: Crowd Control and More
What sets Ornn apart is that no team has seen the need to ban him, allowing the Thieves to easily secure him as their top lane pick against nearly any compositional matchup. Ornn brings valuable crowd control and serves as a reliable way to initiate fights. Additionally, his Masterwork items can provide a power spike for his teammates. It is worth noting that Ssumday has only played one other champion during the playoffs: Tryndamere.
However, the Thieves made an ill-advised decision to pick Tryndamere in one of the series against Liquid, resulting in their second loss. Recognizing this mistake, Coach Reapered quickly shifted back to a more traditional front-to-back team composition with Ornn as a reliable frontline. This strategy allowed the team to stage an impressive comeback.
Looking Ahead: Ornn as a Key Factor for 100 Thieves
As 100 Thieves aim to secure a back-to-back LCS championship, opposing teams must carefully consider banning Ornn to force Ssumday to choose from his pool of other picks. Be sure to catch Ssumday and the rest of 100T in action as they defend their throne at the LCS Finals on Sunday, April 24.
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