On April 15, the LPL Spring 2023 finals between JD Gaming (JDG) and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) officially took place. With high caliber and stable performance, Ruler and his teammates claimed a straightforward victory with a final score of 3-1. Thus, JDG became the champions of LPL Spring 2023.
For Ruler personally, this is the first season that this star AD Carry has competed in the LPL. However, Ruler has shown quick integration and has performed incredibly well with his new teammates. In fact, after winning the first LPL title, Ruler asserted that JDG has the capability to surpass Gen.G or T1 in the upcoming MSI 2023.
“At MSI 2023, I will face my old teammates (Gen.G) and former rivals (T1). Maybe we will have a meal together to catch up. However, once we step into the competition phase, we will become rivals. Therefore, no matter who we face, T1 or Gen.G, my teammates and I will overcome them to claim the title,” Ruler shared after winning the LPL Spring 2023 championship.
The confidence that JDG and Ruler have is due to the fact that this team seems to have grasped the secrets to winning at this moment. This team possesses an incredibly strong bot lane, while the top lane, mid lane, and jungle positions are also performing well. Furthermore, 369 and Knight are both capable of effectively utilizing champions that support Ruler’s shine.
Moreover, the historical factor is on JDG’s side as the champions of the last two MSI tournaments have come from the LPL region. As for T1 and Gen.G, they need to thoroughly study JDG (and BLG) at the upcoming MSI 2023. Otherwise, the MSI title staying in the LPL region is entirely possible.