V5 won two games in a row, pushing IG to the edge of the cliff. This development may have exceeded the expectations of many viewers.
After all, IG took revenge on RNG, which won the championship in the spring. It stepped on the corpses of many strong teams to enter the summer finals. Its strength cannot be underestimated.
Although judging from the historical results, V5 has a higher chance of winning, including the dog boys, they are mentally prepared.
But I never expected that IG would lose so completely in the first two games, which can be called a blowout.
"To be honest, IG with this performance really doesn't deserve to win the championship."
"I have so much brute strength but I can't use it. I just rely on random punches without any rules. It's surprising that I can get far."
"One person writes blood, let's change the head coach! The current IG is completely wasting the players' personal talents!"
"Only when I encounter the tactical ceiling of LPL do I realize how brainless IG is."
"Destroy it, quickly!"
"Wolong plays a stone man like an invincible god of war. One man chases five people and beats them up. This scene is really shocking."
"Does anyone really think that IG can let two chase three?"
"Hold the trophy to V5, hold up the championship trophy that belongs to RNG but was stolen by EDG. It is also the championship trophy that LGD most wants to temporarily put in the WE base and has been booked by VG but is targeted by IG!"
"Master upstairs, there are no books of yours in the bookstore, so I destroyed the bookstore. Do you think I did the right thing?"
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I thought that V5 would work hard to win the third game, but Zhuge Liang immediately made a cool move with his backhand.
V5 applied for a substitution, Wolong came off the field and Nuguri came on.
Colonel Guan: "I really can't figure out Wolong's thoughts. Isn't he worried about being betrayed?"
Remember: "I like the player Nuguri very much and recognize his strength. But Wolong performed so well in the first two games, why take the risk to substitute?"
Changmao: "After much thought, the only explanation is that Wolong sees further and is confident that he will use the LPL Summer Finals stage to train his troops!"
Not only were the three commentators fascinated, the audience also accumulated a lot of energy to complain.
In fact, the reason why Zhuge Liang replaced himself was naturally to train Niu Bao and give him experience in competitions.
Furthermore, after two games in a row, Zhuge Liang was somewhat tired.
Thanks to the regular season regimen, Zhuge Liang will definitely be able to finish this round of BO5.
However, out of long-term considerations of maximizing interests, Zhuge Liang decisively chose to replace him.
Just before the start of the LPL playoffs, Riot Games announced the format and schedule of this year’s global finals.
Generally speaking, there are no obvious changes, except for the number of substitutes, which Riot has made modifications as appropriate.
In the past, each team could only bring one substitute player and one emergency substitute player.
As the name suggests, emergency substitute players can only be activated when force majeure occurs and the team cannot gather the number of players.
According to the new competition system, each team will have two regular substitute places.
Nowadays, teams in all major major regions have more or less reserve rotation lineups, and increasing the number of substitutes is undoubtedly an inevitable trend.
However, Riot has also made corresponding restrictions based on this.
For example, substitute players need to play at least one final before they are eligible to get a championship skin.
For the vast majority of teams, this new rule has little practical significance.
After all, if you really want to fight a tough battle, you have to have a lineup.
Even one substitute might not have a chance to play, let alone two substitutes now?
But for teams like V5, it is undoubtedly good news.
Originally, Zhuge Liang was quite confused as to whether he should lead Brother Niu or Show Brother in the global finals.
Now it's better, both can go, and Zhuge Liang's space for tactical arrangements will no longer be restricted.
In this case, it must be grasped with both hands, and both hands must be hard.
Junior Brother Shai needs to level up, and Senior Brother Niu also needs to gain some experience.
It just so happens that Teacher Wolong doesn’t have much room for improvement, so just use what you can sparingly.
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When everyone on IG saw V5 changing the top laner, they couldn't help but feel a little annoyed and felt insulted.
At this time, replacing the thickest thigh, even if the replacement leg is not thin, does it mean that you are sure that you can win?
The IG crowd is excited. Everyone has chosen their own special skills and is ready to give V5 some colors to see.
Pose's top laner Alchemy, King Ning's jungler Kayn, Broiler's mid laner Clockwork, Ah Shui's Draven, and Sapphire's Luo.
The lineup looks a bit strange, but I can feel IG’s killing intent in this round through the screen.
The lineup obtained by V5 is quite satisfactory, highlighting one major basic skill.
Kennen in the top lane, Olaf in the jungle, Syndra in the middle lane, female police officer and female tank in the bottom lane.
Colonel Guan: "I really like IG's lineup. Don't think about anything else at this time, just use the heroes you are confident in!"
Remember: "V5's lineup is more team-oriented. In the later stage, when the female police officer develops, there is still room for improvement. It depends on whether it can withstand the pressure of Draven in the early stage."
Changmao: "IG needs to give Alchemy some protection. As long as Alchemy can be brought alone, V5 will be quite difficult to deal with."
Seeing the alchemy that IG finally added, Nuguri couldn't help but give up his original plan to use AP equipment to fight in the group.
Allowing an old oilman to alchemize without pressure and lead alone will probably lead to a disadvantage in one's own army line and fall into a difficult situation.
Furthermore, if the alchemy equipment is too good, then the policewoman will be activated without thinking. Even if the policewoman cannot be killed, the policewoman will be restrained and unable to output stably.
Therefore, it is better for Kennen to use AD equipment to increase his single-line suppression ability, use the method of exchanging pieces for one to the limit, and pull Alchemy out of the game.
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Enter the game.
V5 relied on its lineup advantage to invade as a group, forcing IG to change jungle.
As a result, the jungle clearing routes of both junglers are basically fixed, and level 3 will reach the lower half without any accident.
This also means that in the early days of the road, it became an isolated island.
Kennan took the opportunity to take advantage of his long hands and consume his alchemy blood in various ways.
Even though the King of Alchemy Medicine was used as an item, he was still in a very awkward position, and his last hits also lagged behind a bit.
Niu Bao played this game very seriously. Not to mention clearing the door for Teacher Wolong, this game was related to the first championship in his career, so Niu Bao would not allow himself to make any negligence.
It makes sense that Alchemy is under pressure from Kennan. Once he grows up, Alchemy's life will get better.
The camera cuts to the bottom lane.
The female tank used EQ to control Draven first, and the female police officer immediately put a clamp at Draven's feet.
Luo surrounded Wei to save Zhao, and raised w to the policewoman, blocking the policewoman's output.
During the continuous battle, Draven's combat effectiveness was obviously stronger.
At the critical moment, Olaf rushed to the battlefield.
Kayn is also rushing down the lane, but his jungle clearing speed is not as fast as Olaf's, and his support is a bit slower.
The female tank with little HP waited until her Q skill cooled down, flashed and stunned Draven, and after being set on fire, Luo took the head.
Olaf flashed forward and used a set of skills to knock Draven down to his last health. The policewoman took the opportunity to shoot him in the head.
Kayn arrived late and helped Luo retreat to the defense tower. Olaf and the policewoman had to give up the idea of pursuing him.
The two sides traded one for one, and V5 handed over two more flashes. Fortunately, the policewoman got a head.
IG got first blood, but unfortunately it was Luo's head, and Draven also lost the line of troops.