In a team-based fighting game like League of Legends (LoL), clashes are indispensable, if not the most crucial factor contributing to the game’s success. Every clash must be meticulously prepared, with certain positions responsible for initiating, and others tasked with dealing damage or shielding teammates. Throughout the history of LoL, there have been countless clashes that turned the tide of the match 180 degrees.
Recently, Riot posted a survey question in the LoL community regarding the clashes that have occurred throughout the history of professional tournaments worldwide. The post from the LoL publisher immediately attracted significant attention from the community. In the comments, LoL fans were able to relive wonderful memories from the past. Moments like the ROX Tigers’ Thunderstorm against G2 Esports from years ago, or the long clash between T1 and Damwon Gaming where no one died until Nuguri was taken down.
However, despite many differing opinions, the audience unanimously agreed that one scenario truly deserves to be called the historic clash of the professional LoL community. That is the “comeback” moment of 10k gold from SKT T1 against Edward Gaming at the 2017 World Championship (Worlds). At that time, SKT T1 seemed to be assured of defeat. But Wolf’s Rakan and Faker’s Orianna created a historic clash, bringing SKT T1 back from the brink of “death”. Although SKT T1 could not win the championship that year, this clash will forever remain one of the greatest moments in the League of Legends community.
Indeed, the clash between SKT T1 and EDG from years ago can be seen as the “convergence of excellence”. At a time with no way out, resilience, class, and experience helped Wolf and Faker create a “godly” clash. Even though there were some more kills after that, it was this clash that shattered the rising spirit of the EDG players. At the same time, this was the clash that set the stage for one of the greatest comebacks in the history of LoL.