Occupation? I won’t even hit a dog!

It's not surprising that they beat SKT in a head-to-head match.

All the professional players who make it to the world stage are the best in their respective fields. Even the wildcards who are stable in supporting roles are talented enough to reach or even exceed the average level of the mainstream regions.

In addition, SKT has been focusing on operations in recent years and will not engage in physical combat unless it is absolutely necessary. Although fighting cannot be considered a weakness, it is still a relatively unfamiliar subject.

It would be different if we beat SKT on the operational level.

What is operation?
It is SKT's signature skill.

To make a simple analogy, the match between G2 and SKT is like a no-rules fighter defeating Tyson within the boxing framework. In addition to boxing moves, this person also has a series of deadly tricks such as choking, eye poking, and crotch kicking, but they are useless!
Backstage lounge.

KkOma's face was gloomy.

As a meritorious coach who led SKT to three world runner-up titles, KkOma knows SKT's current situation better than anyone else.

The reason why SKT was toyed with by G2 at the operational level was essentially that SKT in the summer season relied too much on Khan's advantages. For example, in the game against DWG, it was Khan's explosive match against Nuguri that allowed the other SKT players to play like fish in water.

Facing Tian, ​​it would be rare for Khan not to explode.

SKT players lost their most comfortable and familiar environment, and their operations naturally became distorted.

Since the gap in the top lane position is an insurmountable hurdle, SKT needs to find other carry points and build up the rhythm around this new carry point.

Or find Nakano.

Or find a way out.

but.

Judging from the current situation of SKT, the elderly Faker will easily fall into a disadvantage when facing the prime-year Caps.

The Teddy+Mata combination is better than the A-walking monster+Mikyx. Mata is also a well-known roaming support, and it seems that he can take on responsibilities by coordinating between the jungler and the support.

The problem is, this version has turret plating.

Assist one to walk.

The other side can enjoy the economy.

KkOma deeply suspected that G2 did not use A-P, but used an A-walking monster that was obviously weaker in the laning phase, in order to trick SKT and let SKT dig a trap to bury themselves in the reverse version...

...

“So cool, Tian!”

Wunder saw Ye Tian push the door back and was the first to greet him and flatter him, "At first I thought that the captain was the limit of crushing the crocodile, but I didn't expect that you could use the captain to surpass the crocodile."

"I still think the most handsome move is to walk Khan with one step and one S, just like walking a dog." Ah P was full of trash talk: "I just made a GIF and posted it on Twitter. After a short while, there were thousands of likes."

"The text you wrote wouldn't be about walking the dog, right?" Ye Tian broke out in a sweat.

"Of course!" Ah P patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I know there is an old saying in the East that one person is responsible for his own actions. I will tell everyone that I did it myself and it has nothing to do with you."

"Hiss..." Ye Tian took a breath and felt inexplicably familiar.

Two years ago, I seemed to be shouting in front of the camera: This matter has nothing to do with our manager.

The boomerang hit him right between the eyebrows.

"You have come to this day, kid."

The factory manager was pleased to hear this.

"What are you laughing at? Do you want to destroy European e-sports?"

Ye Tian grabbed the coolie: "I've finished watching the first game. I'll buy the ticket to the backstage. You should be able to see any flaws that SKT can find."

"Flaw? Too obvious." The factory manager was prepared: "SKT's jungler is obviously abnormal, don't tell me you can't see it."

"Abnormal? What's abnormal?" Jankos blinked, not really understanding.

"He is playing Predator Barrel." There was no need for Ye Tian to keep it a secret at this time.

What is the effect of Predator?
——Gain a high speed bonus and make enemy heroes see the wolf head and become alert when entering a certain range.

A keystone rune with both advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is that the movement speed is fast enough. Combined with a hero like Gragas who has double strong control with ER and slows down and retains the opponent with Q, the opponent has basically no chance of escape.

The disadvantage is that there is no surprise when activating the predator, and the opponent will definitely be ready for a fight.

After Clid finished clearing the lower half of the jungle, he went back to buy shoes and used the Predator to catch Caps, but he didn't dare to use the 7-character E to flash and hit the extreme control. After that, he disappeared without a trace and never used the Predator to forcibly catch anyone.

If SKT has the upper hand, Clid will play it safe, no problem.

But SKT was at a disadvantage, and Clid used a Predator Gragas as a spectator, which clearly showed his intention of "not seeking merit but avoiding mistakes" to protect his own value.

not only that.

Including substitutes, the top 16 teams have had a total of 18 junglers on the field.

Among these eighteen junglers, Clid ranked thirteenth with a kill participation rate of 66.8%. The following five people were the reckless Ning, the dreamy Leyan, the HKA jungler Crash and the CG jungler Lira who had their entire team beaten.

These four either have their styles, or their individual or team strength is too weak.

SKT players in every position need to cooperate with the jungler, yet Clid's kill participation rate is not as good as many of the top 16 junglers. It can only be said that the evaluation of SKT's number one thigh + top three in the world is an exaggeration.

"Who's that idiot at the bottom?"

"He's not even as good as LeYan, Crash, and Lira. Isn't he just a complete retard?"

Jankos was curious.

The voice just fell.

All G2 players, logistics, coaches, managers and even the invited guest, Factory Manager, cast their eyes over.

"Why are you all looking at me..."

"Did I say something wrong?"

Jankos was a little nervous.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

G2 coach Swani cleared his throat: "You are at the bottom."

"Me? How could it be me?" Jankos subconsciously retorted: "I had a good rhythm in the early and mid-game, and I got full assists in every teamfight. How... No, it really is me!"

“Hahahahahaha.” Wuder slapped his thigh wildly: “Now you know why? Tian got so many kills in the top lane, and it has nothing to do with you.”

"Fuck, I forgot about this." Jankos held his forehead.

LeYan has a 60.3% kill participation rate. Among LeYan, the lowest is Lira's %. Jankos' kill participation rate is less than %, which is the last in the gap.

"We can't help it. Tian killed too quickly." Caps looked at the MVP results in the center of the big screen: "Captain was able to kill six against Crocodile, and it was a 20-minute game. If the game lasted longer, your kill participation rate would probably drop by more than ten points."

"Okay, okay." Jankos spread his hands and said, "Statistics are just for reference. Winning is the most important thing!"

The S series has been held from S1 to S9, and the world overlord has changed from LCK to LPL. Not to mention the professional circle, even the audience knows that data does not represent everything. The previous perception that Korean players’ gorgeous data means that South Korea will definitely occupy the top ten in the world is no longer there.

Again.

What's wrong with winning without doing anything?
Jankos would rather hide behind the trophy and laugh than cry with the losing team SVP.

After a ten-minute break, the two teams took the stage again.

G2 tricked SKT once on the red side, and took Xayah in the last minute, making SKT's bottom half very uncomfortable. In the second game, they switched to the blue side, making it clear that they wanted to continue to steal Xayah.

"Just because SKT is on red side doesn't mean they are at a disadvantage."

CloudTemplar has always used the statement that favors SKT: "The red side has the last counter position, and can adjust according to the opponent's pick. As for the ban position, since Clid himself is not very good at Qiyana, SKT also has to bear the ban position of Qiyana on the blue side. On the red side, they only need to ban one more fixed Pantheon, which does not have a big impact."

"In a BO5 match, the first game is often a test to see what the opponent has prepared." Kim Dong-jun also boosted morale: "SKT used a standard teamfight lineup in the first game. Unfortunately, the opponent made a strong breakthrough in a single lane. In this case, SKT can consider using a fast-paced lineup to try to catch the opponent's offensive flaws."

English channel.

The wording used in the explanation is completely different.

"Being suppressed by G2 in terms of operations is something that is very difficult for SKT, a veteran top operations team, to accept."

Vedius used a series of words to emphasize the point: "When Tian, ​​G2's sharpest spear, entered his strong period, SKT was almost killed by G2's operations, especially in the last teamfight. G2 used Faker's lock to start the teamfight + Ryze's R to divide the battlefield and crushed SKT."

"This is not to negate Tian's contribution, but to say that the overall performance of G2's other positions was better than SKT's in the first game."

"From the ban position, we can tell that SKT has no time to target Tian." Maomao read out the names of the heroes: "G2 banned Elise + Akali + Kaisa in the first three floors. After Pantheon and Qiyana, SKT gave the last ban position to Xayah, which clearly shows that they are in a passive position."

"A team that bans three top laners cannot win even one game from Tian." Drakos mentioned the historical record: "SKT has to take on two fixed bans on the red side. The last one is because they can't get Kai'Sa as a replacement, so they have to deal with Xayah, who G2 can grab first. I'm already looking forward to Tian's performance in the unrestrained game."

"In the past, Tian went to battle in shackles, just like Silas. Today, Tian's shackles were completely shattered!"

Enter the selection phase.

On the first floor, G2 grabbed Ryze.

Caps' performance with Ryze was good enough, and he was able to steal the enemy's pick instead of banning it, which was very comfortable.

SKT’s first two picks locked in the national team combination of Yasuo + Gragas.

What does Yasuo + Gragas represent?
Represents infinite possibilities.

Comparing the strength of Khan and Ye Tian, ​​Yasuo will definitely not go to the top lane.

Faker, the great devil who once reached the top with his skills, playing Yasuo has aroused endless expectations. Even the home audience supporting G2 hope that Faker will have a brilliant performance.

On the second floor, G2 got EZ, who was barely able to appear among the remaining ADs, and on the third floor, he got the Prince of Demacia.

After much deliberation, SKT on the third floor decided to lock down the crocodile.

"There's no problem locking up the alligator now."

"Because SKT can ban Gangplank."

CloudTemplar said this and added: "Banning Gangplank is not because they are afraid that Crocodile can't beat Gangplank, but the status of Crocodile and Gangplank is like Xia and Kai'Sa in the AD position. Apart from these two heroes, the strength of other heroes is far inferior."

"Khan got Crocodile, Tian didn't have Gangplank to play with, so SKT's top laner... at least had a big advantage in terms of heroes."

"We have to trust Khan." The Roaring Emperor said, "Compared to the first time we met Tian two years ago, Khan this year is much more stable. He is not as impulsive as before and is not as easily misled by Tian. I hope Khan can play to the strengths of this version of the hero and fulfill his responsibilities."

In the second round of bans, SKT indeed held down Gangplank and Weapon Master.

The Captain has just demonstrated that the Weapon Master, like the Crocodile, can gain high benefits from the passive effect of the Blue Dragon Sword.

G2 banned Syndra and Cassiopeia to ensure that Caps would not encounter a mid laner that was too difficult to deal with.

Fourth floor.

SKT chooses first.

The one revealed is... Lee Sin!
Yasuo + Gragas + Crocodile + Lee Sin!

"Crocodile could be the mid laner, right?"

Caps speculated: "Since Faker can train a mid-lane Tristana, it's not surprising that he can secretly train a mid-lane Crocodile."

As the big devil, Faker's talent is beyond doubt.

Even the so-called inability to use Tsar in the S5 season was because Faker liked to rush in to start a team fight with Tsar, which did not fit the steady and cautious positional style at the time, not that he really could not use it.

"Crocodile can play mid, Gragas can play top, and it's no problem for Yasuo to go to the bottom lane."

Ye Tian listed the possibilities: "But there is also a chance that Crocodile will be in the top lane and Yasuo and Gragas will go to the bottom lane. It is unlikely that Lee Sin will be in the line in this version. Clid is still the Lee Sin expert, so Lee Sin can be confirmed to be the jungler."

"Let's swing it too and take Galio and Time."

"Time?" The A-walking monster was a little hesitant: "Time support is not very good. Yasuo and Gragas will rush to the face after level 6. Even if you can revive once, you will still be guarded."

"Who told you that Shi Guang is a support?" Ye Tian shook his finger: "Give Shi Guang to me, Galio goes down to support, Caps continues to use Ryze in the middle lane."

"Ah? Don't!" The A-walking monster panicked: "Then let's use Time Support. It's okay if we are at a disadvantage in the bottom lane. We can't let Brother Tian not get the hero you want."

"What I want is Time." Ye Tian gave the A-walking monster a reassuring look: "Not many people are good at fighting Crocodile in this version. Even Kled may not be able to kill Crocodile too many times. Time is suitable for both laning and teamfighting. Translate it."

The A-monster conveyed Ye Tian's words.

G2's support Mikyx found the Keeper of Time without hesitation and clicked to confirm, highlighting the principle of believing first and then trusting.

SKT coach Zefa looked at G2's five heroes and felt a little dizzy.

The combination of Galio and Prince is understandable. Since Galio was reworked, he has had a good linkage with Prince. Although it seems a bit like rehashing old stuff when it was brought out in S9, its strength is still acceptable.

It is also understandable for Ryze to play against Crocodile in the top lane.

With the strength suppression, it is indeed possible to use Ryze to defeat the crocodile.

Something is not right about EZ+Shi Guang in the bottom lane.

As soon as SKT's Lee Sin comes out, one of Gragas and Yasuo will inevitably be switched to the bottom lane. EZ plus Time seems to be a combination with super self-preservation ability. In fact, facing unreasonable face-rushing heroes, Time is not as useful as hard supports like Alistar, Dawn, and Titan who have strong counter-control.

Is it for team battle?
In that case, let’s go with Enchantress!
Adaptive Force can switch between AD and AP based on the hero type and equipment.

When Leblanc goes out with a long sword, Galio has no power to resist. After establishing an advantage, she switches to AP. Before the team fight, she uses a sneak attack to destroy Time's resurrection. G2's seemingly reasonable response will actually hinder themselves.

"SKT's lineup has 95 points, and G2's lineup has a maximum of points!"

CloudTemplar's momentum had just been raised, and when he saw G2's position exchange, his voice suddenly became shrill: "Ah? This time... This time is the top laner?!" (End of this chapter)