T1 Doran is showing much more consistent form compared to early season
Since the start of LCK 2026 Rounds 1-2, T1’s performance has been just acceptable — not outstanding but still holding a chance to compete for an MSI 2026 spot. However, most T1 players have been inconsistent. Stability has nearly disappeared, even Faker is no exception. Amid this, the “revival” of Keria and recently Doran has helped T1 secure important victories and trouble strong teams like HLE.
In fact, since the Homeground matches, Doran has shown impressive consistency. From being “outlaned by every opponent,” he now confidently matches or even dominates other toplaners. Notably, he has given Zeus a lot of trouble. If it were anyone else but Zeus, Doran might have been even more dominant.
Specifically in the match against HLE, from mid to late game across all three games, T1 effectively built their Top lane as a primary damage source since Peyz lagged behind Gumayusi. Unfortunately, a critical misplay by Doran caused T1 to lose control and ultimately the series to HLE.
Doran and Keria could continue to be T1’s pillars
Based on current form, T1 may need to shift their operational focus toward the top lane. This largely depends on the performances of Keria and Doran. Fortunately for T1, both are playing very well at the moment. The challenge for this strategy is that Doran sometimes makes critical mistakes at key moments, and Keria is only a Support.
Therefore, T1 must find ways to maximize their core players’ performance during the second half of the season and the upcoming Road to MSI, or risk watching the tournament at home.