America: Cloud 9 and Team SoloMid Tied for First
Major upsets this week have resulted in a change of leadership in both regions. In America, Cloud 9 has finally reached the top and is now tied for first place with Team SoloMid. TSM had a challenging week with a decrease in GPM compared to the previous week, but the top three teams in North America are still performing exceptionally well and are expected to have no issues heading into the playoffs.
Europe: Surprising Changes in Rankings
In Europe, there have been some shocking changes from last week. Gambit and ROCCAT, who have consistently been in the top three, are now tied for fourth place. Alliance, SK, and Fnatic have surpassed them, thanks to their higher GPM. Fnatic and Alliance, with their impressive gold income and objective control, are on the rise and could potentially become the top two seeds in the playoffs. With six teams closely competing for first place, the outcome remains uncertain.
Gameplay Insights
There are other notable observations from the latest matches. Shyvana has become a must-pick champion in the top lane, surpassing Renekton in popularity. However, when it comes to win rate, turret kills prove to be more vital than dragon kills. Teams that secure the first turret have a higher chance of winning compared to those who secure the first dragon. This was exemplified by ROCCAT’s strategy against the Copenhagen Wolves, where they focused on taking down the first turret in just 3 minutes and 48 seconds, ultimately leading to an easy victory.
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