Chapter 332: The legendary Shen’s first appearance!
"Let's take a look at the first game of the BO5, EDG vs. LZ."
Wawa explained based on the information on the big screen: "EDG will not face SKT before the finals. As long as they beat LZ, their next opponent will be WE or SSG."
"This battle is very crucial for them."
"On the first floor, EDG directly banned Khan's Jayce!"
A coin toss is required to advance to the semi-finals.
In the quarter-finals, the priority of choosing sides will be determined according to the ranking in each group.
As the first in Group A, EDG can choose the positions for games 1, 3, and 5.
Starting from the blue side, holding down Jayce at the beginning was a Ban/Pick strategy that had been agreed upon long ago.
Khan's record with Jayce is extremely impressive.
But it's definitely not just Jace that I'll use.
According to the styles of both teams, no matter who is on the red side, the counter position will be left to the top laner.
Khan is unlikely to choose this do-or-die hero first.
so.
Even though EDG had Lucian's tactical reserve against Jayce , they still made a fake move, making LZ think that Xing Dao didn't want to face Khan's Jayce, paving the way for the second game.
LZ's counterattack against Skateboard Shoes was a routine response.
"On the second and third floors, EDG banned Galio and Janna."
"LZ banned Xayah and Lulu."
Miller read out the decisions of both sides: "Xayah and Rakan were separated by LZ, so EDG had a lot more freedom in their choices. They could grab anything on the first floor... They directly showed Sejuani!"
"No problem, a single Luo is not worth picking." Wawa expressed his opinion: "EDG and LZ are both teams that fight in the early and mid-game, and rarely drag the game to the late game, so Luo's actual combat effect is not that good."
"Yes." Smile agreed.
It's LZ team's turn.
The two heroes that appeared were Taliyah and Varus.
LZ mid laner BDD's Taliyah appeared 14 times in the summer season and won 12 of them, with a win rate of 85.7%, which was a very confident move.
As for Varus...
This hero is quite special.
In the Alliance version of the Censer, Varus's combat effectiveness is actually not weak.
The 575-yard range, coupled with the smooth feel of his basic attacks, and the ability to passively increase his attack speed by last-hitting in the laning phase, allow Varus to have the upper hand against most ADs.
Even if you encounter a hero with a longer range like the policewoman, you can still fight back with your skills.
When it comes to team battles, there is a crowd control skill that can be used to both initiate and counterattack. Its functionality can be said to be unique.
In the two major regions of LPL and LCS.EU, Varus's win rate is 52% and 54% respectively.
The win rate in LCS.NA is also close to 48%.
Definitely not a weak hero.
but.
In the LCK region, Varus’ win rate is a heartbreaking 41.98%.
The reason is actually very simple.
The tower cannot be demolished fast enough.
LCK focuses on operations.
One of the most critical aspects of operations is resource exchange.
Varus's suppression is not as good as that of Miss Fortune, and his tower-destroying speed is absolutely inferior to AD players like Tristana, Xayah, and Ashe. Of course, he will not perform well in the LCK region.
LZ chose Varus with a very clear purpose.
——Let the two Xuanming Elders stabilize the military line, and gather the strength of the mid and jungle to provide unlimited support to Khan in the top position.
Seeing this situation, EDG showed the combination of Tristana and Braum without hesitation.
The murderous intention is obvious.
"There is an explanation!"
Wawa's eyes lit up: "In the last game of the group stage, JackeyLove used Tristana against Bang's Varus, and played a fast-push rhythm of destroying the first blood tower in six minutes."
"This time, it's Tristana versus Varus again."
"Without Lulu, a single cannon would probably be a little worse." Smile analyzed from a technical perspective.
"That's right, but the one LZ brought out on the third floor is Gragas, so EDG can ban the support." Miller thought of a way to deal with it.
E is in the second round of Ban/Pick.
EDG holds down Karma and Gem Knight.
LZ gave the spots to Kled and Urgot.
On the fourth floor, the assistant that appeared was...
Bull-headed Chief!
"Old Bull vs. Braum, it brings the meta back to before the Censer Alliance."
Wawa found it very interesting: "EDG has a Frost Witch Lissandra in the middle lane, and the top lane is...Steel Shadow Camille!"
“No problem!”
Minotaur Chieftain's protection ability is not as good as that of soft support.
Varus does not have conventional displacement.
Taliyah can use her ultimate to divide the battlefield and create a situation where she has more people against fewer. On the other hand, she can only rely on her W with a significant delay to carry people, and its effect is relatively average.
Combine these aspects.
EDG used the charge system and it was easy to achieve results.
LZ coach Jin Jingzhu couldn't help but frown.
If development is equal.
It is obviously difficult for the LZ team to win.
It is not realistic to open a gap from the middle or bottom.
Because Taliyah is a support hero, even if the jungler helps to get one or two kills, there is no possibility of snowballing on a single line.
All kinds of skills will be blocked by Braum's shield, not to mention Varus who is not suitable for destroying towers.
Think about it.
It seems that we can only put our hope on the road.
"Are you sure we can cooperate with the mid and jungle to defeat General?" Kim Jeong-soo asked.
“Yes!” Khan said without hesitation: “A hero as weak as Shen, Crocodile can just beat him up!”
"Crocodile..." Kim Jeong-soo fell into thought.
"Crocodile is fine." Cuzz, who plays as a jungler, expressed his support: "Push the lane to accumulate rage at the beginning, and then I will cross the tower and kill people."
"Okay, choose." Kim Jeong-soo nodded in agreement.
Compared to the mainstream top lane.
If Crocodile cannot gain an advantage, team battles will be very weak.
but.
Facing EDG's Shen and Lissandra's double cutting in, as well as Sejuani and Braum's control of the field and Tristana's harvesting, if the team fights normally, LZ's chances of winning are very slim.
Rather than using your own weaknesses to counter the enemy's strengths.
It’s better to give it a try.
Anyway, from any angle you look at it from, Crocodile always has a firm grip on Shen.
The support ability of the mid-lane Taliyah is also much stronger.
With Khan's level and the help of his teammates, it shouldn't be difficult to break through the top lane.
"Wow!"
Wawa made a signature cry: "The LZ team made a very bold choice, giving Khan a hero that left him no way out, forcing him to target General's Shen."
"Lissandra has teleport and her support ability is not bad, but it is still far behind Taliyah." Miller made a comparison: "This puts a lot of pressure on General."
"EDG can consider making a trade. " Smile said from the perspective of an AD player: "If Gragas and Taliyah gank top, and Zweitsal and Scout gank bottom, they will definitely earn more."
"Indeed." Miller agreed, but suddenly found something strange: "Hey, wait, wait!"
"General brought an ignition!"
After all ten heroes are selected, the final adjustment phase begins.
Make the swap first.
Then make some modifications to the details.
From the upper left corner of the screen, you can see that Shen’s two summoner skills are not the usual flash and teleport.
It's teleportation and...extremely offensive ignition!
"EDG has no intention of shifting its focus to other lanes, and will continue to focus on the top lane."
Wawa made a judgment: "General chose to teleport and ignite, Khan should not have expected it, it is very likely to catch him by surprise!"
