Both T1 and Zeus have the inefficient LCK Cup opening match
One of the largest dramas at the end of 2024 of League of Legends is between T1 – Zeus. The noisy transfer of the superstar born in 2004 attracts the attention of the LoL community around the world. After everything was over, the audience waited for the performance of the characters involved. No appointment to meet, both T1 and HLE failed to match the LCK Cup 2025.
Both Zeus (left) and T1 of Doran have the day when the army is not satisfactory.
And in the defeat of the two teams, the two players above became the focus of attention. However, it is true that Doran is still somewhat better than Zeus when at least he shows the effectiveness at the stages of each game. Meanwhile, Zeus on the HLE side is completely lifeless and if compared, Kiin had a “leisurely” competition day when facing the former T1 star.
In general, on the day of launching, both T1 and their “old” people have a day to go smoothly. But in fact, T1's problem is easier to solve than Zeus – HLE.
But the problem of T1 – Doran is easier to solve than Zeus – HLE quite a lot.
T1 may even have a better direction than the previous seasons but Zeus is very difficult
Because, if Doran hit the background with Faker (or oner), T1 will be considered as “unlocked” for Keria and Gumayusi to be free with the mutation of the duo. Even Faker will be comfortable with generals like Ahri, Azir, Orianna without fear that his bad combo will lose the team's advantage.
In addition, for generals like Jax, Doran may be a hidden fuse. Considering 2024, Doran's Jax is better than Zeus's Jax (85.7% of the win rate/14 matches compared to 42.9%/7 matches). Doran also knew generals like Gnar, K'Sante and could create mutations with generals like Rumble, Twisted Fate.
If T1 let Doran return to the familiar gameplay, it will be able to maximize the power of Gumayusi and “lightly” for Faker – Oner.
Typically in the recent match against Drx, T1 has strongly allowed Doran to use generals that can both be the background and can contribute to damage and put resources to Gumayusi. Granted, Drx was too weak, but T1 at least gave Doran the opportunity to play as the forte.
Meanwhile, Zeus is more difficult. He was accustomed to the main damage and plenty of resources with his teammates will “clear the way” for Zeus to the maximum, including Gumayusi. Now, it is almost certain that he has to be behind Viper if not Zeka.
While asking HLE to change the gameplay and let Viper – Zeka be the background or accept the make -play matches for Zeus is very difficult.
And also almost sure, HLE will not change its play in a one -sided soon, especially when Zeka – Viper contributed greatly to the HLE's last year's LCK championship. Then, either Zeus will have to change, or he will realize “leaving T1 and Faker is a storm”.