At this moment, the echoes of the match between T1 and JD Gaming are likely still fresh in the minds of League of Legends fans in general and T1 fans in particular. The standout moment can be described as Faker’s “Shurima Shuffle” right onto Ruler in Game 3. It’s important to note that before this moment, T1 was still losing while JDG was pushing the lane with Baron buff on all 5 members, and T1 had just lost their Mid Lane turret. But with just one winning team fight, T1 took the entire game.
However, upon revisiting Faker’s ‘Godly’ play, fans realize it was truly a perfect execution not just from T1’s Mid Laner but from all 5 T1 members. Each player made careful calculations, using their skills in the most “right person, right time” manner possible to secure the win for T1.
The Flash to dodge Missing’s Glacial Prison by Gumayusi was the prelude to this situation. Missing’s use of his ultimate from the bushes could have left T1’s AD Carry without vision. But Gumayusi managed to turn his champion and Flash back towards the turret. If Gumayusi had been taken down in that situation, T1 would certainly not have been able to engage in the fight.
Through the mic-check segment of the T1 players, the audience realizes that Faker meticulously planned every step for his “Shurima Shuffle.” He even signaled to his teammates before executing his combo and Flashing to intercept Ruler before the JDG AD Carry realized what was happening. Therefore, it is not surprising that Ruler’s Flash still fell victim to Faker’s skill.
Next, we have the stage set by Faker, Oner, and Keria. Right after Faker pushed Ruler back towards the T1 players, Oner unleashed all his skills, including his Flash, to take down JDG’s AD Carry. At the same time Oner attacked and “set up” for Zeus’ Aatrox to eliminate Ruler, Keria also unleashed Renata’s ultimate on the remaining 4 JDG members, creating a perfect team fight.
Gumayusi – Keria – Oner also coordinated smoothly in the moment when Keria used the Guardian Angel on Gumayusi while he still had Stopwatch active. Oner, in a timely effort, took down Kanavi just as Gumayusi’s Stopwatch expired. Because if Gumayusi had been taken down, there would not have been enough damage to push the turret. Meanwhile, Zeus also found and eliminated Knight, leading to JDG being completely wiped out and unable to defend.
Of course, Faker’s situation as the Demon King was pivotal. But each T1 player also coordinated incredibly well to create one of the most spectacular “comebacks” in League of Legends history, as well as at Worlds, and secured the victory. This also demonstrates the deep understanding and synergy among the T1 players at this year’s Worlds.