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Taric is a champion in League of Legends who represents the Aspect of the Protector. He is known for his devotion to life, love, and beauty. Once a disgraced soldier of Demacia, Taric’s journey from exile to celestial guardian is one of redemption and purpose. Imbued with the power of the stars, he stands as the Shield of Valoran, defending Runeterra from all who threaten its harmony. A Fall from Grace in Demacia Before his rise to celestial power, Taricmore

Riot Games’ new 2v2 tag-team fighter, 2XKO brings together iconic champions from the League of Legends universe in chaotic, fast-paced combat that rewards creative teamwork and mastery of unique character kits. The accessible controls, flexible tag mechanics, and strategic Fuse system ensure players of all skill levels find depth, while each champion’s signature playstyle makes for a dynamic and ever-shifting meta. The competitive meta of 2XKO has evolved significantly since launch, and after extensive tournament analysis and high-level gameplay observation,more

Like clockwork, Faker and T1 are back at the top of League of Legends esports. Despite coming into Worlds 2025 as the LCK’s fourth seed, they have taken down Top Esports to secure another Grand Finals appearance for the fourth year in a row. T1 Stomps Top Esports After Anyone's Legend lost to T1 in the quarterfinals, Top Esports was the LPL’s last hope at Worlds 2025. While not the region's best bet, Top Esports featured some of the bestmore

Few believed they could do it, but KT Rolster utliamtely shocked League of Legends fans everywhere by taking down the biggest favorites at Worlds 2025: Gen.G. Despite their dominant year, Gen.G once again fail to make it count when it matters most. As for KT, the team is now one match away from securing their first Worlds title off the back of a rampant Gwak "Bdd" Bo-seong. An Astonishing Semifinals Clash Coming into the match, Gen.G held a dominant 6-1 record over KT Rolster in 2025. Naturally, most of the scene believed they would make it past their LCK rivals oncemore

Over time, T1 have grown synonymous with Worlds. Before they qualify for an incredible fourth consecutive Grand Finals at the biggest League of Legends tournament of all, however, they must go through Top Esports first. Representing the whole of the LPL, TES will no doubt be out for blood. A top-level match is coming our way, and it's time to take a look at everything there is to know before T1 and Top Esports take each other in the Semifinals ofmore

T1 has done it again. When the odds were against them, they flipped the script on Anyone's Legend to secure Worlds 2025 Semifinals. T1 12-0 LPL It has now become a Worlds custom for LPL teams to fall to Faker and T1. This time, the opportunity presented itself to Anyone’s Legend, the LPL juggernauts who had previously defeated T1 at the Esports World Cup. Many considered them the biggest contender for the Worlds 2025 trophy behind Gen.G. Naturally, they weremore

Worlds 2025 is down to just four teams. Among them, the eventual champions await to have their names engraved in gold. But first, they must prove themselves. The first Semifinal sees Gen.G take on KT Rolster, two teams who, despite their vastly different paths this year, have a rich history with one another and will drive two of the most in-form players in the world on a collision course. Let's go over everything you need to know about this do-or-diemore

G2 continue their expansion beyond the world of esports. After entering the world of traditional sports earlier this year by creating G2 FC to participate in the Kings League, the organization has now announced the launch of Red Aura, an original fantasy-action webcomic that translates the spirit and story of G2 into a new creative universe. Developed in collaboration with Japanese Art Director Runbel and KISAI Entertainment, the studio behind webcomic adaptations of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Beginningmore

The League of Legends competitive year concludes next week, November 9, with the Worlds 2025 Grand Finals. As is tradition, the most important Bo5 series will follow an Opening Ceremony. Headlined by G.E.M. and Anyma, the ceremony also features performances by Chrissy Constanza and TEYA. Anyma joins Worlds 2025 as a Creative Collaborator Renowned DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist Anyma will join as a creative collaborator for the Opening Ceremony. He will bring his creative vision and live production expertisemore

The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have terminated their 12-year partnership to host the Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, announced today, October 30, 2025. The cancellation, which comes a mere 14 months after the partnership was announced during the 2024 Paris Olympics, exposes the architectural incompatibility between two institutions operating from irreconcilable philosophical foundations.​ On the surface, the decision appears straightforward: the IOC and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), along with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF),more

After becoming the sole Western team to make it through to the playoffs, G2 Esports proved they still have a long way to go if they want to compete with some of the best Asian teams in the scene. In the Quarterfinals, the LEC champions were no match for Top Esports, who sent G2 home with a swift 3-1 victory. G2 Stand No Chance Coming into Worlds 2025, all Westerns hopes were placed on FlyQuest and G2. With the LTAmore

A first look at what Patch 25.22 of League of Legends has in store for us is out. Though it won't be the biggest patch in the game's history, the new LoL update will introduce buffs and adjustments to a few forgotten champions and fan favorites, while also toning down some of the picks that are dominating the game as of late. Let's take a look at what's coming our way when LoL Patch 25.22 arrives on November 5th! Yonemore

League of Legends Patch 25.21 may not have introduced massive gameplay overhauls, but it did bring a series of balance adjustments that have shifted the Solo Queue meta in key ways. With several champions receiving small but meaningful changes, the climb to higher ranks has strongly tied to choosing the right picks. Whether you prefer to carry games yourself or play around your teammates, these are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 25.21. Top Lane Malphite When itmore

Across the sun-scorched dunes of Shurima, a haunting chorus of howls signals the arrival of Naafiri, a Darkin predator leading a pack of dune hounds. Unlike ordinary beasts, her pack is bound by the will of an ancient weapon — the Darkin essence that fuels her hunger for dominance. Naafiri in League of Legends brings a new style of gameplay focused on pack coordination, agility, and overwhelming force. Origins of the Darkin Dune Hound Naafiri is more than a singlemore

After more than 10 years playing at the highest level, Han "Peanut" Wang-ho now says goodbye to competitive League of Legends as he heads to perform his mandatory military service. In his final professional match, Peanut faced his long-standing LCK rivals of Gen.G in the Quarterfinals of Worlds 2025. Despite the series culminating in a loss, the match delivered a stellar showdown between two heavyweights of the scene, providing Peanut and all of his fans a worthy farewell. Peanut's Final Show: Two Titans Clash Unfortunately for Peanut, Hanwha Life Esports drew none other than Gen.G — a team that hasmore

The reigning World Champions of T1 haven't had an easy path at Worlds 2025 so far. After getting through the Swiss Stage with a 3-2 record, T1 will now battle Anyone's Legend in the Playoffs for a spot in the Semifinals. Following T1's last match of the Swiss Stage, Strafe Esports had the chance to talk to Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong for an exclusive interview. During the discussion, the T1 ADC spoke about the possibility of landing a third consecutive Worlds title, utilizing Fearless Draft, and what the team needs to work on to secure the trophy. [Strafe] Now that you're inmore

The Swiss Stage has come to a close at Worlds 2025, and the top 8 League of Legends teams on the planet will now head to the Playoffs for a chance at ultimate glory. But before we head into the Knockout Stage, it's time to take a look back at the most picked champions and other meta trends that defined the Swiss Stage this time around. K'Sante and Sion: Two Sides of the Same Coin? In the Top Lane, K'Sante and Sion were the two most picked champions of the Swiss Stage with 19 and 15 picks each. When it camemore

Now that the Swiss Stage is officially over, it's time to start making your playoffs picks at Worlds 2025! The Knockout Stage Pick'Ems are officially open, so let's take a look at how to make your picks and how you can better guide your selections for the best chance at scoring big rewards. Remember not to take too long to make your picks as the Knockout Stage predictions close on October 28th at 9:15 am CET with the start of themore

The final day of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage is behind us! That means we now have the final three teams qualified for the Knockout Stage—Top Esports, CTBC Flying Oysters, and T1. With that, the last three teams to exit the biggest stage of competition in the Swiss Stage were FlyQuest, Bilibili Gaming, and Movistar KOI. While not many expected KOI to make it to the Knockout Stage, the biggest surprises for fans of the game were the eliminations ofmore

Now that the Swiss Stage has drawn to a close, it's do-or-die time at Worlds 2025 as we head straight into the Playoffs. With the Quarterfinals matchups drawn, it's time to take a look at the playoffs bracket and the stunning clashes that are coming our way. The Worlds 2025 Quarterfinals are Set! We're down to the last 8 teams standing at Worlds 2025, and now we know our Quarterfinals matchups. With the bracket set, teams will know exactly what lies in their path to the title. This year's Worlds Playoffs kick off on Tuesday, October 28th, where a stellarmore