Speaking about Faker, we probably don’t need to discuss much more. Although currently, the Mid Laner of T1 is not performing as he once did, that doesn’t mean we can underestimate Faker. In the 2022 Summer Split, Faker didn’t have standout performances compared to younger players like Knight, ShowMaker, or Chovy. However, with experience and determination, he still led T1 to the LCK Summer 2022 Finals.
Faker is currently the player with the most championships in the history of the World Championship (Worlds). Since his debut in this arena, the Mid Laner of T1 has won three titles. However, after losing to Samsung Galaxy in 2017, the fourth championship has eluded Faker. For Faker and T1, right now, the fourth Worlds championship is the ultimate goal. And the 2022 Worlds might be one of the last chances for Faker to realize this goal.
However, Faker certainly anticipates that this goal will not be easy to achieve. At the 2022 Worlds, the LPL region has brought four of their strongest teams ever. Teams from Europe and North America, such as G2 Esports and Cloud9, always pose unexpected challenges. For this reason, in an interview before the Group Stage kicks off, Faker stated that EDward Gaming would be an ideal test for T1.
Notably, Faker also shared about the significance of winning the 2022 Worlds if he and T1 can achieve it. Faker stated: “If we win this Worlds championship, the legacies of T1 and myself as a player will be restored.” Thus, winning the 2022 Worlds, if achieved, would help T1 open a new era as the team is currently home to incredibly talented young players.
Conclusion
Faker understands that his era with T1 and in League of Legends has come to its twilight. Perhaps, striving with T1 to win the 2022 Worlds will be a fulfilling conclusion to the illustrious career of the number one legend in the League of Legends scene – Faker.