For an esports athlete, especially in games that require quick situational processing like League of Legends (LoL), reflexes are an incredibly important factor. Due to the significance of reflexes in possible scenarios during a match, the careers of these players are often very short.
As players age, their reflexes inevitably lag behind those of younger, more agile generations. However, there are always exceptions, and in LoL, that exception is Faker.
When it comes to Faker’s reflexes and game-reading ability, the community is undoubtedly well-acquainted with them. In fact, this ability has shown no signs of diminishing over time. Currently, Faker knows how to combine his many years of competitive experience to anticipate situations. Compared to the past, he can be described as an older but significantly more refined version.
Recently, in a ranked match, Faker once again surprised the community with his reflexes. The situation unfolded when Faker had to recall to recover health after trading abilities. The opposing team was using Nidalee and had read this situation. A spear was stealthily launched, but unexpectedly, Faker managed to use Fiora’s Riposte to block the damage.
However, Faker’s reflexes were so lightning-fast that reporter Ashley Kang had to use a slow-motion video clip for viewers to catch up with Faker’s reaction in this situation.
The League of Legends community was left in awe. Many admitted they couldn’t even see the spear being launched. Meanwhile, some others suggested that Faker should switch to first-person shooter games to fully unleash his potential.
It can be said that even though he has been competing for a very long time and has stepped over the hill of his career, Faker remains an incredibly talented name. With his continuous effort to improve each day, he is one of the few names that still maintains good form despite his age.