Tryndamere, the standout champion benefiting significantly from patch 12.1, has always been a preferred choice among players in tournaments worldwide. Especially during the 2021 World Championship, the frequent appearance of Tryndamere in the mid lane during crucial matches explained the allure of this champion.
However, in the LCK, this champion has rarely appeared in the mid lane, and Faker is the player who has brought Tryndamere back after 2967 days since the 2013 LCK Winter season (December 6, 2013). It can be said that Tryndamere can be strong in any position and has been experimented with from jungle to top, but mid laners in the LCK haven’t favored the Barbarian King much, and Faker has helped this champion make a comeback after more than 8 years.
Not stopping there, by choosing Tryndamere in the match against DRX, Faker set a new record with a total of 70 champions used in the mid lane. For those who can’t visualize, League of Legends currently has 158 champions (including the new champion Zeri). This means that Faker has used nearly half of the champions specifically for the mid lane up to this point in his career.
Notably, not only did he receive MVP in the first game, but the “Legend of Legends” also officially established an unprecedented achievement with his 450th career victory. And “Demon King” Faker is the first player from the LCK region to reach this milestone.
Maintaining stability even as he approaches the twilight of his career, there is hope that in the future, Faker will continue to elevate his achievements in the LCK and the League of Legends scene in general. Moreover, it’s very likely that there will be many new champions and unusual picks that Faker will experiment with in the mid lane in T1’s upcoming matches.