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T1 had a bit of a scare in their opening match of MSI 2025. Against the Taiwanese side of CTBC Flying Oyster, T1 found themselves down 1-2 and on the brink of being knocked down to the lower bracket. The reigning World Champions woke up just in time to turn the series around, though, setting up a Worlds 2024 Finals rematch against Bilibili Gaming at MSI. After T1's match against CFO, Strafe Esports had the chance to talk to Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeon for an exclusive interview, where the South Korean ADC was able to discuss his feelings about matching upmore

Only FlyQuest, Movistar KOI, and G2 Esports remain to represent the West at the MSI 2025 Playoffs. None of these teams, however, managed to win their opening match of the Bracket Stage, demonstrating the superiority of Eastern teams on the biggest stage once more. The West Is Off to a Rough Start Things looked good at the start of the Playoffs, with G2 Esports shocking the LCK Champs of Gen.G to take the win in the very first game of the MSI 2025 Bracket Stage. The hype, however, was short-lived, with Gen.G sweeping the next three games to close outmore

Varus is a champion in League of Legends. He’s one of the ancient Darkin—god-warriors corrupted by war, rage, and immortality. Today, Varus exists as a hybrid of three souls in one body: the Darkin himself and two mortal hunters, Valmar and Kai. His story spans centuries, beginning in ancient Shurima and continuing into modern-day Ionia. His path is shaped by loss, revenge, and a slow search for redemption. Early Life in Shurima Varus was once a mortal archer from the Shuriman Empire. He lived with a strong sense of honor and duty. Appointed a temple warden, he protected sacred groundsmore

While the list of champion changes to hit League of Legends with Patch 25.13 was not particularly extensive, some champions have risen through the ranks all the same. When it comes to climbing in Solo Queue, it's always important to keep up to date with the latest patch changes and understand which champions are currently performing the best. For that reason, we're breaking down the best champions in each role that will help you as you look to climb themore

Now that the Play-In Stage has drawn to a close, it's time to head over to the Playoffs at MSI 2025. Bilibili Gaming and G2 Esports booked their tickets to the final stage, but now the real test begins. Some stellar opening matches await to kick off the bracket on Tuesday, July 1st. FlyQuest, Movistar KOI, and G2 Esports are the only Western teams remaining at the tournament — can one of these hold their ground against the Asian titans, or will the Eastern favorites dominate the international stage once more? Gen.G vs G2 Esports: A One-Sided Affair For years,more

It's time for the second and final stage of the MSI 2025 Pick'Em Challenge. The Playoffs will soon be under way, which means the time has come to make your picks and predict what you think the bracket will look like, as well as which team will be crowned champions of MSI when all is said and done. So, let's take a look at how to make your picks and how you can better guide your selections, as well as go over the complete list of rewards for the MSI 2025 Pick'Em Challenge. Don't take too long to make yourmore

G2 Esports' last minute win over GAM Esports saw the European squad become the final team to qualify for the Playoffs at MSI 2025. With G2 and BLG as the two teams to make it out of Play-Ins, the bracket is now officially set. The final stage of MSI 2025 begins now! International grudge matches, clashes among titans, and some top-flight League of Legends await. Once all is said and done, who will be the team to secure the second international trophy of the year? The MSI 2025 Bracket Is Set The stage is set for the best teams frommore

Fnatic look ready to give up their all-European roster, as the team prepares to bring long-standing T1 Mid Laner Yoon "Poby" Sung-won in an attempt to get back to the top of the LEC. According to a report by Alejandro "Anonimotum" Gomis, the South Korean player will replace team-veteran Marek "Humanoid" Brázda on the squad as soon as the 2025 LEC Summer Split begins, marking a considerably shift in direction for the team. Poby to the Rescue? As far as Fnatic goes, it has been clear for some time that something needed to change. Once a powerhouse of the Europeanmore

On June 26, Riot Games announced that Tier 1 VALORANT and League of Legends teams in the Americas and EMEA will now be allowed to sign sponsorships with betting companies. Riot claims this move is aimed at supporting long-term sustainability by opening up a previously restricted revenue stream. While Riot insists that it has created strong rules and systems to ensure that betting doesn’t harm competitive integrity or the fan experience, the timing of this decision couldn’t be more concerning. The Tier-2 VALORANT scene was recently rocked by match-fixing allegations linked to illegal gambling. So, why now? Balancing Sustainability andmore

The stage is set. MSI 2025 is ready to kick off when teams take to the stage to launch the Play-In Stage on Friday, June 27th. There, the four lowest seeded teams at the tournament will fight tooth and nail for a spot in the Bracket Stage, where they will look to take on the very best teams in the world. Will G2 Esports and Bilibili Gaming dominate the first stage of competition? Or can FURIA and GAM Esports make their regions proud and find an upset? Opening Matchups: Who Starts Ahead? Our opening matches of MSI 2025 will decidemore

The top League of Legends teams in Europe will return to the stage once more when the 2025 LEC Summer Split kicks off on August 2nd! This time, though, the final LEC Split of the year will feature a new-look Group Stage for the region. From the new format, to the addition of a new team to the league as well as no more Bo1's, the LEC Summer Split promises to deliver seven exciting weeks of action as teams battlemore

Zyra is a powerful support champion known for strong lane pressure and high damage output. This guide provides practical tips to help you play Zyra effectively and win more games. Abilities Explained Garden of Thorns (Passive) Zyra automatically spawns seeds nearby that last 30 seconds. These seeds grant brief vision and can grow into plants when she uses abilities on them. Enemies can step on seeds to destroy them after one second, limiting her strategic positioning. Deadly Spines (Q) Zyramore

The latest string of patches to arrive to League of Legends have thrown the meta for a loop. With MSI 2025 just around the corner, what are some forgotten champions that might see a surge in pick rate at the second international tournament of the year? Let's have a look at the surprise picks that threaten to take over MSI, or at the very least prove crucial over the course of an extended Fearless series! Top Lane Trifecta on themore

Hecarim is a powerful jungler in League of Legends, known for mobility, consistent damage, and strong crowd control. This League of Legends Hecarim guide explains his abilities, ideal builds, and how to dominate the game from early to late stages. Understanding Hecarim's Abilities Warpath (Passive) Hecarim's damage increases based on his movement speed. Building items and using runes that increase speed directly boost his combat effectiveness. Rampage (Q) Rampage deals area-of-effect damage around Hecarim. Each hit reduces the cooldown andmore

A Chinese court has ordered South Korean star player Lee "Scout" Ye-chan to pay a massive sum of money to his former club, the LPL's EDward Gaming (EDG). The player was found to have breached his contract with the team back in 2022 after he left EDG to join their league rivals of LNG Esports. Now, Scout has been instructed to pay EDG the sum of $4.5 million USD in restitution. The Lawsuit: EDG vs. Scout Initially, Scout and EDward Gaming looked like a match made in heaven. Just months after coming into the team in 2016, the star Mid Lanermore

For the first time ever, the Pick'Em Challenge has made its way to MSI! With the Play-In Stage Pick'Ems now officially open, it is time to start making your selections and take a shot at the long list of rewards waiting at the end of the line. So, let's take a look at how to make your picks and how you can better guide your selections, as well as go over the complete list of rewards for the MSI 2025more

There is simply no stopping Los Ratones right now, as Caedrel's squad smashed their way through the 2025 EMEA Masters Spring Grand Finals. After sweeping Barça eSports, Los Ratones have now won all four tournaments they have played in less than half a year, dominating the European Tier-2 scene in the process. Los Ratones Claim Their Revenge Spearheaded by legends of the LEC such as Tim "Nemesis" Lipovšek and Martin "Rekkles" Larsson, this Los Ratones roster was built for success.more

"The future is so bright! We can’t wait for you to join us for our region’s official women’s League of Legends competition." Riot Games is officially introducing the League of Legends Game Changers (LGC) to EMEA, the region's new women's competition for LoL. The new league's inaugural tournament will fly under the 'LGC Rising' banner, and will take off in August 2025 with the start of the first Open Qualifier! LGC Rising: Everything We Know With several details still being finalized,more

Gather up everyone, MSI patch is ready! Though the list of changes arriving to League of Legends with Patch 25.13 may be smaller than recent updates, it is set to bring important tune-ups to the game all the same. Keep in mind that, give that this is the patch that MSI 2025 will be played on, this new patch will last a total of three weeks, as opposed to the usual two. Let's now go ahead and have a lookmore

Shaco is one of the most deceptive champions in League of Legends. His entire kit is designed to confuse, trap, and burst down opponents. If played correctly, he can dominate the early game, create pressure across the map, and keep the enemy guessing until the very end. This League of Legends Shaco guide explains his abilities, game plan, power spikes, counters, and how to play him efficiently in the jungle. Shaco’s Abilities Explained Backstab (Passive) Shaco’s basic attacks deal bonusmore