LOL overseas discussions: LPL needs a legendary storyline! Eliminating Faker would be worth celebrating even more than winning the championship.

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As time moves forward, the seasonal competitions for LPL and LCK are reaching their final stages. At present, the four LCK teams for Worlds have been confirmed, and T1 has claimed the fourth seed.

This implies that the LPL’s fourth seed now faces a hell-level difficulty challenge.

LOL overseas chatter: LPL is in need of a legendary script.

This year, Riot implemented a new round of tournament reforms, which included limiting the number of spots for both LPL and LCK. Previously, each of these two major regions had four slots for Worlds, but now, combined, they only have seven spots to compete in the main event of the World Championship.

According to Riot, both LPL and LCK still have four spots each considered as qualified for Worlds, but their respective fourth seeds must face off first. The losing team is immediately eliminated from the Swiss stage.

This results in the fourth seed from either LPL or LCK becoming the underdog clown, just one step away from missing out on Worlds.

T1’s defeat in the playoffs has made Riot’s updated system even more dramatic, especially since LPL’s top-tier popular team IG might become the fourth seed. This match will determine the fate of two teams and even two regions.

Most fans currently believe the LPL’s fourth seed has little chance, likely to lose easily to T1. However, if an upset against T1 happens, it would send shockwaves throughout the entire esports community.

Overseas viewers are also discussing this, feeling that the LPL region truly needs a legendary storyline.

If Faker is eliminated, it would be more worth celebrating than winning the championship.

Foreign fans say everyone expects Faker and T1 to win, but if a shocking upset or comeback occurs, the LPL team that wins would be celebrated even more than champions because they would have made history by knocking Faker out at the doorstep of Worlds.

At that point, Riot would be completely stunned since Faker and T1 guarantee high viewership for Worlds. Without Faker, the S-tier tournament’s ratings would drop significantly.

But for the LPL region, it would be a huge morale boost, especially if IG can defeat T1. IG’s popularity would skyrocket again, potentially making them heroes of the entire region.

In short, the chance to make history is right in front of them, but it’s definitely not easy to seize.

No matter which LPL team becomes the fourth seed to face T1, there is a huge gap in raw strength. Personally, I believe even if LPL sends a team including BLG, none can be certain to beat T1; their win rate might not even reach 50%. Teams like WBG or JDG would most likely lose outright.

If T1 is at full strength, it’s very difficult for LPL to win.

Let’s analyze the chances of the LPL fourth seed winning. Given the significant skill gap, victory depends on T1 making mistakes, such as one or two players performing poorly, creating an opening. If T1 is playing at 70% or above, LPL has almost no chance.

If T1 has internal issues, like slight overconfidence, and the LPL team suddenly performs extraordinarily well—five players plus the coach operating at peak level—combined with some luck, then LPL could create history by blocking T1 from Worlds.

From this perspective, the LPL team’s situation can be described as a fight for survival, but that’s no reason to give up. The hope is that whoever the LPL fourth seed is, they will fight T1 with all their might, do their best, and leave no regrets.

Especially for IG, if they become the fourth seed, this could be the most crucial match of some players’ careers. With no way out, they must give their all, summon their peak form, and maybe find a slim chance to survive.