There was a three-day offseason after the group stage. In addition to filming the promotional video for the knockout stage, KT played training matches with two teams in the top half during this period.
RNG and DK.
KT learned a lot from their two opponents in the training session, but RNG and DK were a little confused about the results of the training session.
After reviewing the game for a long time, they found that they didn't seem to learn anything profound from KT.
In fact, KT is a team with strong tactical diversity. Even though their tactical ideas are very simple and clear, the whole world knows that KT will focus on the top half.
But KT has finally figured out how to play around the top lane. No matter what weird things Lin Cheng chooses, Peanut and Chaowei can always come up with heroes that can cooperate.
Although the bottom lane duo cannot be said to be top-notch in terms of line play, they can always find a way to seize the line and relieve the pressure on the top half.
For example, in the second round of the group stage, EZ+Karma was taken out by FPX.
Others may hold on to the version answer of Luna or Yuumi, but it is completely different for KT.
Lin Cheng is the answer.
As long as Lin Cheng is allowed to play comfortably, they can always find the password to victory.
Your lineup may be more in line with this version of the answer, but as long as your teammates support Lin Cheng, Lin Cheng can crush the so-called version of the answer.
This also means that it is difficult for others to learn KT's style of play.
There is no other top laner who can carry the game like Lin Cheng.
Even RNG with a somewhat similar style won't work.
Xiaohu's mid laner is too stable, and after hitting the top lane, he inexplicably likes to give opportunities. Moreover, in this World Championship version, Xiaohu did not show enough carrying ability.
After all, top laners who become a mid-career player have inherent flaws in their hero pool.
Of course, because of the limitations of the top laner's ability and hero pool, as well as the team's playing style, although RNG and DK can't learn much from KT, they can't be said to have gained nothing.
At least KT's line of sight layout and handling of various situations are almost flawless.
Moreover, KT has its own unique ideas for cracking the current version system.
They don't play the version system that much in training games, but they are good at playing various versions of the system.
However, KT can master the password to crack the answer. Whether it will be useful if the opponent steals it is another question.
After all, the same hero may have completely different effects when used by different people.
KT used it in training matches with outstanding results. If RNG and DK copy it in the game, they might be deceived.
October 22nd is the first match day of the knockout rounds.
Today is the civil war of LCK, T1 versus GEN·G.
KT has no training match scheduled today, and the entire team is getting together to watch the first quarterfinal match.
It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books, and it is better to read more about other people's game ideas than to focus on training.
Little Peanut: "What do you say? Who do you want to win today? Whoever wins will be our opponent in the top four."
Chaowei: "Let's go with GEN·G! If it's GEN·G, I think it might be a little easier to fight."
Evert: "I haven't played any training matches with T1 recently. They seem to have a lot of tricks up their sleeves, so I'm afraid they might have some weird moves."
Mr. Dai: "I think it doesn't matter who wins, as long as we fight well."
Little Peanut: "Yeah! No matter who we play, we haven't lost this year."
Seeing the confidence of his disciples, Mr. Kang Dongxun nodded silently.
I just want this energy! You are worthy of being my disciple!
As a result, Lin Cheng ruined the situation at this time, "Don't you think MAD is a human being? When the top eight lose, we will have to watch MAD fight them in front of the TV."
The teammates all glanced at Lin Cheng.
"What are you looking at me for?"
Lin Cheng patted the coach on the shoulder, "At this time, Lao Kang will tell you the story of S7 Dragon Ball. Let's learn from the past!"
Kang Dongxun's face turned black.
I don't want to mention this, so don't force me to remember it.
Lin Cheng continued to babble, but Chi Shengxi poked his arm.
"Don't say anything that ruins the atmosphere. Just watch the game."
"oh."
Lin Cheng's eyes widened, looking innocent.
Kang Dongxun glanced at Lin Cheng secretly, secretly planning to find an opportunity to deal with this kid after he won the championship.
Last time Lin Cheng posted a video of him rolling down the stairs on SNS, and he took the lead in commenting and ridiculing it. Mr. Kang Dongxun still can't swallow this tone.
However, Lin Cheng has many fans, so he must be careful when liquidating.
Lin Cheng didn't know that his coach was still thinking about how to deal with himself, so he sat down and watched the game honestly.
The game will start soon.
Both teams learned a lot from the group stage, and the BAN players were all focused on the key roles in the group stage.
Except for Zoe, who respects BDD, the remaining five characters all performed very well in the group stage.
Enchantress, prince, Yuumi, card, blind monk.
However, both sides released Luna in the first game.
And there are still no candidates.
The difference between the knockout rounds and the group stage is immediately apparent.
You know, Luna had a BP rate of 100% in the group stage, but as a result, she seemed to get a cold reception when she entered the first knockout round.
It may be that the feedback from the training matches made both sides feel that it would be easy to target Luna first.
The fault tolerance rate of this combination is indeed a bit low. No matter how high the explosion is, it cannot change the fact that Lucian is short-handed. In the T1 group stage, the effect of using Aphelios + Lulu to beat Luna was very good.
The ADs of both sides are ultimately relatively stable choices, T1 is Aphelios, and GEN·G is the female gun.
Another high-priority hero in the group stage, Sword Girl, was locked down by GEN·G.
Guan Zeyuan was already pessimistic in the Chinese commentary box.
The BP rate of Dao Girl in the group stage is very high, but the winning rate is very low, which feels a bit like a version trap.
Apart from Lin Cheng, only Ah P won with the sword girl.
In the entire group stage, Dao Mei played 7 times, with a winning rate of only 28%.
"Oops! Except for Brother Chengzi, to be honest, everyone else's swordsmen don't feel so stable when they are used. BDD's swordsmen are not his signature either."
In the end, T1 won the first game steadily.
BDD also imitated Coin Brother and played Tank Knife Girl, but he used it to confuse the entire audience.
The number of single kills in the LCK is second only to Lin Cheng, but this game was also suppressed by Canna's male gun.
Chi Di's female spearman had a back-and-forth fight with Xiao Lu Bu in the bottom lane, but when defending the line in the mid-term, she was single-killed by Canna. With both having a semi-mythical outfit, the male spearman had no pressure to single out any AD.
The BP in the subsequent games was a bit similar to the first game. Luna had no one to ban or choose. It seems that for these two LCK teams, the more stable AD is their preference.
In the end, T1 swept GEN·G 3:0 without much resistance.
Ze Yuan couldn't help but rant in the Chinese commentary booth.
"Why don't you change your BP after losing two games in a row?"
"Give Ruler a big core! The upper limit of the female gun hero is too low. I didn't expect to give him three female guns and watch the team being sent away."
"Are you confused during the training match? I feel like GEN·G stands out today and doesn't want to win!"