With numerous changes from the publisher of League of Legends, Riot Games, the strategy for this year’s World Championship mainly revolves around the bot lane. Therefore, the competition among marksmen is extremely intense as they are the ones who determine the outcome of a match. Today, the reputable news site LOL Esports has ranked the 5 most anticipated marksmen at the upcoming tournament, let’s take a look.
5. Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu — DRX
It’s remarkable that Deft is still participating in the World Championship after so many years. This young man has gone through many ups and downs in his career but still maintains good form and is always regarded as one of the elite members of the team.
Deft always possesses high personal skills, capable of shining when his teammates need him. Unlike most of his peers, Deft has a gentle and approachable personality, so he dislikes criticism and blame. He often avoids unnecessary arguments. As a result, Deft is always cherished by his teammates and fans, accompanying them in both victories and defeats on any journey.
Dragon-X had a decent performance last season, acting like a dark horse in the tournament and ultimately winning the race to the World Championship. Of course, Deft’s contribution to this achievement is significant, so the bot lane duo of Dragon-X will be greatly anticipated.
4. Yu “JackeyLove” Wen-Bo — Top Esports
Although he stumbled in the grand final, JackeyLove has never been underestimated by the League of Legends community. His playstyle is aggressive, always proactive in team fights. Of course, with this style, he may make mistakes, but his personal skills have never been downplayed.
Currently, JackeyLove is starting to regain his form, making Top Esports a formidable opponent for any team they face. This young man is expected to shine brightly as the strategy this year revolves around the marksman position. Ultimately, he has a wide champion pool, always knowing how to shine in crucial moments.
3. Chen “GALA” Wei — Royal Never Give Up
At this time, Royal Never Give Up (RNG) is still strong but no longer dominant as before. In the top lane, Breath is only stable, Wei is more about supporting the team, and Xiaohu does not have the same high skill as he did about a year ago. All of this will put more pressure on GALA’s role as he is the key player carrying RNG.
GALA has a calm playstyle, strong from laning to team fights, with high personal skills combined with the ability to create game-changing moments later in the game. Putting it all together, he seems to have no weaknesses, only worrying about his teammates’ performances. This year, RNG performed poorly in the LPL Summer Play-offs, securing a spot in the World Championship at the last minute. Therefore, GALA is ready to dominate the play-in stage and aim for a high ranking in the tournament.
2. Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk — Gen.G
Ruler at the LCK Summer tournament has defeated every opponent, especially with the champion Zeri. Over a long period, Ruler has consistently maintained high form, showing no signs of decline. Therefore, he is always the one carrying the team, regardless of personnel changes.
Ruler’s strength lies in his high personal skills, strong laning and team fighting capabilities. Additionally, he knows when to shine, finishing games when they reach a stalemate. Ultimately, Ruler’s competitive mentality is top-tier, honed through countless nail-biting elimination matches over the years.
This summer, Gen.G’s campaign to win the LCK Summer 2022 Championship has been a resounding success. Both Ruler and his teammates are highly regarded, with experts considering them strong contenders for the championship this year. Therefore, all eyes will be on Ruler as this year’s strategy revolves around the marksman position.
1. Park “Viper” Do-hyeon — Edward Gaming
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Edward Gaming’s third seed in the LPL region is due to Viper. Edward Gaming has been very unstable in LPL Summer 2022, performing inconsistently in the group stage and suffering from poor form among the players. However, once they reached the playoffs, Viper carried his teammates on his shoulders and significantly improved their performance.
Viper’s talent has truly been recognized by the League of Legends community worldwide. His greatest strengths are his top-notch personal skills combined with lightning-fast reflexes. Moreover, Viper is youthful, enthusiastic, highly focused, and makes few mistakes. Ultimately, he can create game-changing moments in crucial fights, leading Edward Gaming to ultimate victory. It’s no coincidence that experts have dubbed Viper the “Super Marksman” and LOL Esports has placed him at the top of the list of the 5 most talented marksmen at the 2022 World Championship.