The HLE – KC match is a “lesson” for T1
In the confrontation between Hanwha Life Esports – Karmine Corp, it can be seen that Riot has somewhat succeeded with his intention to fight against his radical island. No more situations like the first match on the two sides competed to break the armor and the top line of each team completely fell into a passive position. In particular, the 3 games that HLE won, are all the result of “Win Lane Win Game” and “Lesson” for T1.
The victory of HLE is the result of the “win lane – win game” gameplay and the snowballs thoroughly.
And to be able to play “Win Lane Win Game” thoroughly, winning all the lines like HLE has shown before KC, besides the weak opponent (objective reason), the subjective factor is that all the routes must coordinate smoothly with similar players in terms of qualifications and skills. This is once the strength of T1, but at the present time, it is a critical weakness when T1 uses young Smash Gunner.
But with the T1 squad at LCK Cup 2025, that gameplay was “short”.
Because, with Smash in the squad, the lane ability of this player has been shown at LCK Cup 2025 and that is very worrying. Even when confronted with HLE, Oner has no advantage in too much lines, especially the lower lane position to control the dragon. Most of the ONER goals gained in the match are in the 50-50 situation.
One of the biggest weaknesses of Smash is the stitching.
Worth mentioning, T1 has a gunner who has a strong road, even if you have to play weak wings, you can still “farm” equal or more than the opponent and hold the position when traveling the road is also very good. Only T1 has kept this player on the bench to “collect data”. And perhaps, the HLE – KC match is the last data that T1 received to really “alert” again.
But that was the strength of Gumayusi.
T1 needs to return or face the disaster season
Only a few days left until T1 once promised to announce the official squad for the upcoming Regular Seasons 2025. The League of Legends community and T1 fans are ready for all prospects. But it is T1 whether to “wake up” or accept the dark season, perhaps only this team will give fans the answer.