HLE Has Found the Solution to the “Puzzle” of Kanavi
The recent match against DK can be described as a complete turnaround for HLE compared to their previous encounter with T1, especially for Kanavi. It can be said that the two games against DK were Kanavi’s own showcase, where HLE’s dominant play or DK’s chances to recover depended entirely on Kanavi’s performance. However, this recent match also provided the answer HLE was searching for in their formula for victory.
Specifically, Kanavi will be extremely strong when he meets two important requirements: first, using champions that have enough damage to use in the early game, and second, having the ability to control the entire match. In particular, Kanavi will not hesitate to use unconventional champion picks, and when that happens, the whole team needs to recognize that this is the moment Kanavi reaches his peak in terms of skill and form. A prime example is Kha’Zix, who instilled “nightmares” in the DK lineup recently.
At the same time, Kanavi himself must also improve and maintain his best form so that he can calmly handle macro situations. The match where Kanavi used Kha’Zix showcased a “godly” macro ability reminiscent of his time with JDG, where he even anticipated the opponent’s moves in positions that surprised both the audience and the commentators, not to mention the DK players.
The Key Still Lies in the Performance of HLE Players
In reality, even though they won against DK with a score of 2-0, there were still positions within HLE that felt like they did not perform up to expectations. Therefore, now that the solution has been found, it is up to HLE to fully utilize it and seek victories. In fact, HLE has performed much better than in the LCK Cup 2026, and they just need to rediscover their best selves from previous versions, as each player has proven their worth in the world of League of Legends.