Former Worlds Champion Surpasses Faker on His “Return”
One of the most surprising comebacks of the 2025 season is undoubtedly the “return” of Mid Laner Doinb in the Ninjas in Pyjamas jersey in the LPL region. Not only has the former Worlds champion from 2019 been away from the professional scene for over 2 years, but on his comeback match, he led NIP to defeat the “super team” Invictus Gaming, which boasts a lineup of stars. Notably, Doinb even surpassed the G.O.A.T Faker in one particular achievement.
Accordingly, Doinb has become the player with the most Ryze games played and the highest win rate in professional League of Legends today (among players who have played at least 20 games with Ryze), with 84 games and a win rate of 60%. Meanwhile, the champion typically associated with Faker has seen the G.O.A.T play “only” 74 games, with a win rate of 63.5%.
It is worth mentioning that Ryze is also a champion that is considered difficult to play, leaning towards gameplay mechanics but having skills that do not significantly impact team fights. Therefore, to maximize Ryze’s effectiveness is not easy, and even professional players might struggle to execute it well.
Former Worlds Champion Will Be a Noteworthy Variable in the 2025 Season
With Doinb’s return, NIP in the 2025 season is definitely worth watching. This player is not only famous for his “unconventional” picks and bans but also for his emotional celebrations and expressions of regret that linger in the minds of the audience. Importantly, Doinb always plays with the utmost determination, almost to an extreme level.
Moreover, if Doinb can return to the international stage and even face Faker while both use Ryze, it will be an incredibly exciting battle. This will also mark the reunion of two players who have both won the Worlds Championship after a long time.