Introduction: The S15 season has officially started, and most players have been paying attention to the recent competitions. As the regular seasons in various regions approach their conclusion, three LPL teams have secured spots in the playoffs. Top Esports (TES) has essentially locked in first place, and their match against Team WE showcased their strength and resilience to many fans. It’s clear now that the way to defeat WE is to let them win the first game; after that, WE tends to fall apart in the following two games. During this period, a shocking announcement emerged: jungler Jiejie has joined FPX, becoming a three-star general and uniquely chasing Faker’s legacy.

The LPL region’s first three-star general has emerged.

Most players are quite familiar with Team WE. Once a top-tier powerhouse, WE has undergone numerous roster changes over recent years. With limited funding, they could only sign mid-tier players. In the second stage, WE pulled off some miracles, defeating several top teams in the playoffs and climbing the ranks. It was expected they would maintain this momentum into the third stage, but instead, they quickly fell onto a losing streak. Interestingly, their losses rarely resulted in a complete shutout by opponents.

The match against TES was expected to be one-sided, but WE still showed their usual fighting spirit. In the first game’s early phase, there was little confrontation. At 11 minutes, Gwen aggressively pushed forward but was repelled by Azir. Scorpion secured first blood and then took the dragon, leading WE to a decisive team fight victory. The highlight was a 20-minute play where the jungler flashed to predict and kill Xayah’s ultimate; JKL’s moment of landing seemed like a misplay. The game ended after just 28 minutes when WE was wiped out in a team fight, marking a true Bo1 king moment.

In the following second and third games, TES gave WE no chances. The second game saw TES take a huge early lead, with a dive kill in the bottom lane at two minutes showing the skill gap. TES then controlled the entire jungle economy, ending the match in 24 minutes. The third game followed a similar pattern, with WE’s team fights collapsing at the slightest encounter. Just over 30 minutes in, TES completed a 2-1 comeback, securing this crucial point. Despite WE’s 2-10 record, they managed to win 13 individual games.

During the match, an unexpected announcement surprised all players: FPX signed jungler Jiejie. Previously, many thought he would join BLG, and insiders revealed both teams competed for him. However, he chose the last-place team in the top group. This decision made him a three-star general, the first LPL player to have been part of three world championship-winning teams. It remains to be seen whether he will play in upcoming FPX matches. No wonder Meiko said FPX has always been their biggest rival — now it all makes sense.

Farewell Thoughts

Who would have thought that Team WE would end up like this, winning only one game per match? Problems inevitably arise in subsequent games, reflecting the players’ limited hero pools. Why do they always win the first game? Because players pick heroes they are comfortable with and can handle skillfully. Later, team coordination falters and becomes less smooth.

What do all of you viewers think about this situation?