Zeus’s Achievements Are Outstanding
It must be said that in the history of League of Legends, the top lane has never seen a player win two consecutive Worlds with the same team. Zeus has done this, and he even accomplished it at a very young age. Moreover, he was awarded the FMVP at Worlds 2023 – an achievement that many veterans of League of Legends can only dream of.
Additionally, Zeus has been the primary damage dealer in T1’s gameplay in the past. Of course, he has shown moments of excessive confidence that led to difficulties for his team. However, considering the final results, T1 has performed exceptionally well with Zeus, highlighted by two consecutive Worlds championships – a feat previously achieved only by SKT T1.
But Zeus Is Not Yet the Greatest Top Laner of All Time
However, it is still too early to say that Zeus is the greatest top laner of all time. First, his influence at T1 has always been lower than Faker’s. Overall, Zeus plays like a marksman for T1 and has yet to prove he can carry the team in different roles. In the past, SKT T1 had a MaRin who could deal damage, create support, and lead the entire team. Zeus has not yet fulfilled a similar role as his predecessor.
Previously, during the LCK Summer 2023, Zeus and his teammates demonstrated how stalled they were in Faker’s absence. Then came the tough moments when T1 was pressured by JD Gaming and Bilibili Gaming. In these moments, Zeus did not shine, and all eyes were on Faker.
Zeus’s departure from T1 to join Hanwha Life Esports can be seen as a choice to prove himself. Zeus’s representatives confirmed that he wanted T1 to build him as a visual identity rather than as Faker, which was not fulfilled.
Therefore, if at HLE he can dominate with this team, even winning Worlds or at least securing one international title with Zeus standing out, then perhaps the title of “Greatest Top Laner of All Time” will truly be considered fitting for the player born in 2004.