As known, Faker and his teammates have officially defeated JD Gaming – one of their strongest opponents at the Worlds 2023 this time in a very convincing manner. The score of 3-1 and each game clearly demonstrated T1’s superiority over the LPL representatives. It can be said that when T1 maintains calmness, confidence, skills, and peak performance, they can obliterate any opponent. Of course, JDG also underperformed compared to their usual level when facing the “LCK’s last hope.”
Faker himself had a brilliant day, and it’s not an exaggeration to say that he was the key factor in bringing victory to T1. In the pivotal Game 3, Faker executed a Shurima Shuffle that showcased his skill, experience, and ability, taking down Ruler – JDG’s only hope in this match. Moving to Game 4, Faker remained calm and careful in every play. In fact, the moment he used the Divides the Realm to ensure that Knight would be taken down also demonstrates how focused Faker was.
However, Faker’s talent should also be highlighted in the first match, where he used Orianna to take down JDG members. Notably, in that game, Faker often used Command: Shockwave on 2 or more members, but he did not use Flash a single time throughout the match. In other words, Faker completely gave up the most important skill of Orianna. This is because the champion lacks mobility. To position correctly for his skill, players sometimes need to use Flash to ensure timely execution of combos with teammates.
Yet, the fact that Faker did not need this summoner spell and still delivered “god-like” plays shows that he not only understands Orianna but also nearly anticipates every possible situation that could arise in the match. Only experience and composure can provide Faker with such insights.
Many fans are hoping that T1 will continue to maintain such high performance in the upcoming matches. Ahead of them is another final, and perhaps, right now is truly the most ripe opportunity for T1 and Faker to secure the championship.