Notable Stats of ADCs at LCK Cup 2026
Currently, the teams participating in LCK Cup 2026 have passed the most crucial week of the group stage, known as Super Week. With the new format, each win this week will grant the winning team 2 points in the standings. Moreover, with a score of 10-10 after the first two weeks, the situation in both the Baron and Elder groups is very tense, and both sides still have a chance. However, a recent stat of the ADs after the first two weeks has sparked much discussion.
Accordingly, this is the stat of gold earned after the first 15 minutes of the game for 10 ADCs competing in LCK Cup 2026. The rookie from HLE – Gumayusi is at the bottom with a stat of -662. At the top is Peyz with 560, nearly double the second place, Teddy, with only 299. As this statistic emerged, it sparked a lot of discussions. Most opinions suggest that Gumayusi is facing significant challenges after leaving T1.
– Gumayusi is surprisingly low, I thought he would at least be mid-table.
– Losing that disastrous match against NS, it’s not surprising.
– Teddy is high up, but he’s not effective.
In Reality, the Stats Do Not Accurately Reflect Team Play at LCK Cup 2026
Indeed, in the new season, when ADCs are given an additional item slot, strong late-game champions like Aphelios are showing signs of a comeback, and each team will have its own way of utilizing or countering them. Most players in the top 5 belong to teams that utilize a “carry ADC” playstyle. Thus, it is understandable that they receive significant support from teammates during the laning phase.
Meanwhile, players in the middle and lower ranks show more diversity in their playstyles. For instance, Gumayusi was the first to use Ziggs in the ADC role at this season’s LCK Cup, and he did so in two games. Even Gumayusi’s preferred champions like Varus or Aphelios are often used to defend lanes or are countered by stronger picks from opponents. Even Ruler, with a perfect win record alongside Gen.G, still scores lower than Teddy, who is currently losing all matches.
In the new meta, winning the lane is just one of many factors in achieving victory. In fact, in some matches, this aspect is even less important than how much damage the ADs can deal and when they can acquire their final items.