Chapter 523: Gem Sword Master, everyone target him!
The players from both teams entered their seats and carefully checked the peripherals.
MSI peripherals are brought by yourself, but need to be handed over to the official in advance for unified debugging and installation.
During this period, minor problems may occur due to improper disassembly or storage.
A Shui asked to replace the mouse, and KZ jungler Xiao Huasheng changed the headphones and keyboard. After confirming that everything was correct, they confirmed with the referee and entered the custom room to prepare.
"Hello everyone!"
"Welcome to the 2018 MSI Mid-Season Championship, the finals!"
"I'm a doll."
"I'm Miller."
"I am smiling."
The Chinese commentary booth, the Haier Brothers and special guests appeared in front of the camera while the players were getting ready.
"Today's game is very crucial for EDG."
"It can even be said to be a test."
"Let's be honest. EDG is currently at its weakest point on paper since the S6 Finals."
Wawa shifted the focus a little bit when he said this: "In the preseason of S8, General's best top lane hero was weakened, and in the 8.9 version, Syndra and Kassadin were strengthened, which were obviously not suitable for EDG's mid laners... To be honest, the designers' targeting was a little obvious."
"That's understandable." Miller was more optimistic: "We've said before that strong winds test strong grass and fierce fires refine true gold. If you want to achieve the highest achievements, you must naturally face the highest difficulties."
"And the 8.9 version actually buffs the European and American teams." Smile did his homework: "BDD never used Syndra and Kassadin in the spring season, so EDG won't be particularly uncomfortable in the finals."
For other regions.
Just because you haven’t used it doesn’t mean you can’t use it.
但以运营著称的LCK素来严谨，即便的KZ这样的打架队，也不会随随便摆选一套没有实践过的阵容去莽一波。
Therefore, EDG basically doesn’t need to worry about this issue.
"Why……"
“It’s started, it’s started!”
Wawa looked at the sudden change in the screen and explained: "EDG chose the blue side and banned Shen and Taliyah respectively. This is a classic support + retention combination in this MSI."
"KZ is on the red side, banning Irelia and Yasuo, targeting General's hero pool."
With the level of the KZ team, Shen's R plus Taliyah's ultimate can almost achieve a sure kill effect. Even EDG dare not let it go easily.
The reason for banning Irelia and Yasuo is even simpler.
One was just recently reworked and is still at the level of "weird numbers + weird mechanisms".
One whose damage is increased by the Conqueror's blessing and has the ability to kill tanks, making him a little invincible as he develops.
“I think EDG can consider Tam as their last pick. This is the support that GorillA chooses the most, and the win rate is 71.4%.”
"Eh... is Luo banned?"
Miller realized he was wrong halfway through his analysis and immediately tried to work it out: "It's okay to ban Rakan. If we don't give KZ Xayah and Rakan, we still have Ezreal and Kaisa as ADs. If KZ bans Kaisa, we can grab Ezreal... If Kaisa doesn't get banned, there's no problem grabbing Ezreal."
"Yes." He smiled and nodded: "Ezreal is the highest priority AD in this version. Except for being a little weak when the Goddess's Tear was just released, it has been in a strong period throughout the whole process. Moreover, it can both POKE and face the team head-on. It is very versatile."
While talking.
After some thought, KZ banned Kaisa.
EDG did not hesitate and locked EZ in seconds.
"KZ got Policewoman Braum in the first two floors!"
Wawa read out the choice: "Miss Caitlyn's counter to Ezreal is a classic counter. Fortunately, it doesn't have a big impact, because Ezreal's main focus is development , so it doesn't matter if he's slightly suppressed by Miss Caitlyn in the lane."
"EDG's second floor is the Gem Knight, and the third floor is... the Sword Master?!"
The previous processing was normal.
As soon as the Sword Master appeared.
The situation immediately became weird.
When EDG was playing against PGM, they used a top lane Juggernaut once and killed the Master Yi.
But that was because Xiao Ri was too weak and even got the most basic confrontation process wrong.
Choosing Juggernaut over KZ, the LCK champion... I'm afraid there will be some explanation!
"It should be the Gem Swordmaster in Rank."
KZ coach Sin guessed the truth: "Let's get a little more control, ban Morgana, and limit him to death!"
Juggernaut is a hero who uses normal attacks as his main means of output.
What we fear most are directional hard control and tanks that are strong and cannot be dealt with quickly.
therefore.
KZ took out Jungle Sejuani on the third floor to further strengthen the control ability. The double stun of QR plus the stacked passive E, as long as there is a chance, they can control the Juggernaut to death.
The second round of banning.
EDG banned Galio and Ryze.
KZ banned Morgana and Tam.
On the fourth floor, KZ chooses first.
Considering the possibility that Juggernaut might go to the top lane, Khan was given a Master Yi to replicate the scene where PGM and EDG fought against each other.
but.
The heroes are still that pair of heroes.
The contestants are no longer that pair...
Khan, using the Weapon Master, might not be sure of penetrating Xing Dao's Sword Master, but it would definitely not be a problem.
When entering into team battles, he has the ability to naturally defeat the Sword Master.
"Look at EDG's last two picks."
Miller read out the full names: " Sion the Undead God of War, Lulu the Fairy Witch... From this point of view, the Gem Swordmaster will cover the mid and jungle!"
Obviously.
There are two supports and no jungler in the EDG team.
There is no other possible positioning for the Gem Swordmaster.
“This is interesting!”
Wawa's eyes lit up: "Gem Swordmaster is very strong in Rank. There are players who have reached the level of Master with an 87% win rate in the Canyon of Heroes. This time he is on the professional stage, he should not be underestimated."
"It's just that KZ's defense was very strict, and Juggernaut didn't have much room to play." Miller analyzed from another perspective: "KZ chose Zoe on the fifth floor, and she and EZ faced POKE... Although Zoe's POKE has relatively high requirements for the environment, as long as [Hypnotic Bubble] sleeps, a super long-range Q [Flying Star] can also cause very exaggerated damage."
After Zoe was mastered by high-ranking players, a saying began to spread in League of Legends.
——I can be a bullet for you, but I can't block Zoe's Q for you.
From this we can see how powerful Zoe Q is.
After the equipment is formed, if you seize the opportunity, you can hit the target with one shot.
Enough to fight against EZ.
The final thirty seconds countdown ends.
After some exchanges, the lineup was finalized.
EDG's system of Juggernaut, Sion, and EZ Lulu is quite unique and is appearing in a professional league for the first time. How it will perform is still unknown.
KZ is a traditional combination of top lane Weapon, jungle Sejuani, mid lane Zoe, and bottom lane Caitlyn Braum, and their arrangements are largely based on targeting Juggernaut.
Coaches Maokai and Sin walked to the center of the field.
He shook hands perfunctorily.
Exit along both sides of the stage.
The camera swept across the championship trophy, team flags, and the audience waving cheering items, and seamlessly transitioned to the Summoner's Rift with the 2018 MSI flag hanging!
