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Mid-Season Invitational 2018

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[e][h]Mid-Season Invitational 2018
League Information
Series:
Organizer:
Server:
Europe
Type:
Offline
Location:
Germany Berlin
France Paris
Venue:
EU LCS Studio
Zénith Paris La Villette
Prize Pool:
$1,370,520 USD
Start Date:
2018-05-03
End Date:
2018-05-20
Teams:
14
Version:
Liquipedia Tier:
Links
Chronology

Format[edit]

  • Play-In
    • Groups
      • Two groups of 4 teams randomly seeded.
      • Double Round Robin Bo1.
      • Winner of each group advances to Play-In Knockout.
    • Knockout
      • Two teams from Play-In Group Stage randomly paired against two seeded teams from Taiwan (LMS) and Vietnam (VCS).
      • All matches are Bo5
      • Winners qualify for Group Stage.
  • Group Stage
    • Two teams from Play In and four seeded teams from Korea (LCK), China (LPL), North America (NA LCS) and Europe (EU LCS).
    • Double Round Robin Bo1.
    • Top four teams advance to Knockout Stage
  • Knockout Stage
    • Four teams Single Elimination
    • 1st place team from Group Stage selects either the 3rd place or 4th place team as their opponent.
    • All matches are Bo5

Broadcast Talent[edit]

Prize Pool[edit]

The base prize pool of the tournament was $250,000 USD.
25% of the total sales from the Conqueror Varus and the 2018 Conqueror ward skin will contribute to the MSI prize pool from April 26-May 20.
Guaranteed to be at least $750,000 from the Conqueror Varus and 2018 Conqueror ward skin, for a total prize pool of at least $1,000,000.

The current total prize pool (as of 20 May 2018) is $1,370,520 USD.[1]


Participating Teams[edit]

Group Stage Teams[edit]

Fnatic
TopFrance sOAZ
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachCanada Dylan Falco
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopBelgium Bwipo
JunglerDenmark Broxah
MiddleDenmark Caps
BotSweden Rekkles
SupportBulgaria Hylissang
SubstitutesStaff
KING-ZONE DragonX
JunglerSouth Korea Cuzz
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea ActScene
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopSouth Korea Khan
JunglerSouth Korea Peanut
MiddleSouth Korea Bdd
BotSouth Korea PraY
SupportSouth Korea GorillA
SubstitutesStaff
Royal Never Give Up
JunglerChina Mlxg
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea Heart
South Korea Kezman
South Korea Xiaoxuan
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopChina Letme
JunglerTaiwan Karsa
MiddleChina Xiaohu
BotChina Uzi
SupportChina Ming
SubstitutesStaff
Team Liquid
SupportUnited States Joey
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea Cain
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopSouth Korea Impact
JunglerPhilippines Xmithie
MiddleUnited States Pobelter
BotUnited States Doublelift
SupportSouth Korea Olleh
SubstitutesStaff

Play-In Teams[edit]

Ascension Gaming
Fill
DNP
Thailand Arale
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachThailand Cabbage
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopThailand Rockky
JunglerThailand Intreso
MiddleThailand G4
BotThailand Lloyd
SupportThailand Rich
SubstitutesStaff
Dire Wolves
Middle
DNP
Australia Getback
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachAustralia Sharp
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopNew Zealand Chippys
JunglerAustralia Shernfire
MiddleAustralia Triple
BotAustralia k1ng
SupportNew Zealand Cupcake
SubstitutesStaff
EVOS Esports
Middle
DNP
Vietnam Beyond
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachVietnam Violet
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopVietnam Stark
JunglerVietnam YiJin
MiddleVietnam Warzone
BotVietnam Slay
SupportVietnam RonOP
SubstitutesStaff
Flash Wolves
Jungler
DNP
Taiwan Morning
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachTaiwan WarHorse
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopTaiwan Hanabi
JunglerSouth Korea Moojin
MiddleTaiwan Maple
BotTaiwan Betty
SupportTaiwan SwordArt
SubstitutesStaff
Gambit Esports
Jungler
DNP
Russia Seigimitsu
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachLatvia ATRemains
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopUkraine PvPStejos
JunglerRussia Diamondprox
MiddleUkraine Kira
BotRussia Lodik
SupportArmenia Edward
SubstitutesStaff
KaBuM! e-Sports
Middle
DNP
Brazil Atlanta
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachCanada Nuddle
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopBrazil Zantins
JunglerBrazil Ranger
MiddleBrazil dyNquedo
BotBrazil Titan
SupportBrazil Riyev
SubstitutesStaff
Kaos Latin Gamers
Bot
DNP
Chile Zealot
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachArgentina Pierre
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopArgentina Nate
JunglerChile Tierwulf
MiddleChile Plugo
BotArgentina Fix
SupportChile Slow
SubstitutesStaff
PENTAGRAM
Middle
DNP
Japan hAFu
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea 34
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopJapan Paz
JunglerSouth Korea Once
MiddleJapan Ramune
BotJapan YutoriMoyasi
SupportSouth Korea Gaeng
SubstitutesStaff
Rainbow7
Bot
DNP
Puerto Rico Manu
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachMexico Yeti
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopMexico Jirall
JunglerPeru Oddie
MiddleMexico Seiya
BotArgentina WhiteLotus
SupportArgentina Genthix
SubstitutesStaff
SuperMassive eSports
Jungler
DNP
Turkey Secaf Reis
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea Irean
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopTurkey fabFabulous
JunglerTurkey Stomaged
MiddleSouth Korea GBM
BotTurkey Zeitnot
SupportSouth Korea SnowFlower
SubstitutesStaff

Results[edit]

Play-In Group Stage[edit]

Group A
1.Gambit EsportsGambit Esports Gambit Esports5-1
2.Rainbow7Rainbow7 Rainbow73-3
3.Ascension GamingAscension Gaming Ascension Gaming2-4
3.Kaos Latin GamersKaos Latin Gamers Kaos Latin Gamers2-4


Group B
1.SuperMassive eSportsSuperMassive eSports SuperMassive eSports5-1
2.KaBuM! e-SportsKaBuM! e-Sports KaBuM! e-Sports4-2
3.Dire WolvesDire Wolves Dire Wolves2-4
4.PENTAGRAMPENTAGRAM PENTAGRAM1-5


 Click here for more information about the Play-In Group Stage matches.

Play-In Knockout[edit]

Play-In Knockout
Qualified
Qualified
Qual.
Q
EVOS EsportsEVOS EsportsEVS
3
SuperMassive eSportsSuperMassive eSportsSUP
1
May 8, 2018 - 13:00 CEST
Camille
Trundle
Azir
Ezreal
Taric
34:28
Tahm Kench
Caitlyn
Vladimir
Kindred
Gangplank
Shen
Trundle
Viktor
Caitlyn
Morgana
33:52
Lulu
Kai'Sa
Vladimir
Kindred
Ornn
Ornn
Graves
Cassiopeia
Tristana
Alistar
28:13
Braum
Ezreal
Vladimir
Trundle
Maokai
Ornn
Graves
Cassiopeia
Ashe
Alistar
24:14
Thresh
Caitlyn
Karma
Olaf
Shen
EVOS EsportsEVOS EsportsEVS
Flash WolvesFlash WolvesFW
3
Gambit EsportsGambit EsportsGMB
0
May 9, 2018 - 13:00 CEST
Cho'Gath
Kha'Zix
Karma
Xayah
Rakan
38:13
Braum
Kai'Sa
Cassiopeia
Trundle
Maokai
Gangplank
Trundle
Swain
Varus
Alistar
33:29
Braum
Ezreal
Kassadin
Graves
Ornn
Ornn
Trundle
Vladimir
Varus
Alistar
25:08
Morgana
Jhin
Kassadin
Kha'Zix
Sion
Flash WolvesFlash WolvesFW


Group Stage[edit]

Group Stage
1.Flash WolvesFlash Wolves Flash Wolves2-0
1.Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonX Kingzone DragonX2-0
3.EVOS EsportsEVOS Esports EVOS Esports1-1
3.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up1-1
5.FnaticFnatic Fnatic0-2
5.Team LiquidTeam Liquid Team Liquid0-2
1.Flash WolvesFlash Wolves Flash Wolves4-0
2.Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonX Kingzone DragonX▼13-1
3.FnaticFnatic Fnatic▲22-2
3.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up2-2
5.EVOS EsportsEVOS Esports EVOS Esports▼21-3
6.Team LiquidTeam Liquid Team Liquid▼10-4
1.Flash WolvesFlash Wolves Flash Wolves6-0
2.Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonX Kingzone DragonX4-2
3.FnaticFnatic Fnatic3-3
3.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up3-3
5.EVOS EsportsEVOS Esports EVOS Esports1-5
5.Team LiquidTeam Liquid Team Liquid▲11-5
1.Flash WolvesFlash Wolves Flash Wolves6-2
2.Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonX Kingzone DragonX5-3
2.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up▲15-3
4.FnaticFnatic Fnatic▼14-4
5.Team LiquidTeam Liquid Team Liquid3-5
6.EVOS EsportsEVOS Esports EVOS Esports▼11-7
1.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up▲17-3
2.Flash WolvesFlash Wolves Flash Wolves▼17-3
3.Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonX Kingzone DragonX▼16-4
4.FnaticFnatic Fnatic4-6
5.Team LiquidTeam Liquid Team Liquid4-6
6.EVOS EsportsEVOS Esports EVOS Esports2-8


Show AggregateShow Individual
EVOS EsportsEVOS Esports0-1
May 11
0-1
May 13
0-1
May 12
0-1
May 15
0-1
May 14
0-2
0-1, 0-1
1-1
0-1, 1-0
0-2
0-1, 0-1
0-2
0-1, 0-1
1-1
0-1, 1-0
Flash WolvesFlash Wolves1-0
May 13
1-0
May 11
1-0
May 15
1-0
May 12
0-1
May 15
2-0
1-0, 1-0
1-1
1-0, 0-1
2-0
1-0, 1-0
1-1
1-0, 0-1
1-1
0-1, 1-0
FnaticFnatic0-1
May 15
1-0
May 14
0-1
May 15
0-1
May 11
1-0
May 12
1-1
0-1, 1-0
1-1
1-0, 0-1
1-1
0-1, 1-0
0-2
0-1, 0-1
1-1
1-0, 0-1
Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonX1-0
May 14
0-1
May 13
0-1
May 12
0-1
May 14
1-0
May 11
2-0
1-0, 1-0
0-2
0-1, 0-1
1-1
0-1, 1-0
1-1
0-1, 1-0
2-0
1-0, 1-0
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up1-0
May 12
1-0
May 14
1-0
May 13
0-1
May 11
0-1
May 13
2-0
1-0, 1-0
1-1
1-0, 0-1
2-0
1-0, 1-0
1-1
0-1, 1-0
1-1
0-1, 1-0
Team LiquidTeam Liquid0-1
May 11
0-1
May 12
1-0
May 14
0-1
May 13
0-1
May 15
1-1
0-1, 1-0
1-1
0-1, 1-0
1-1
1-0, 0-1
0-2
0-1, 0-1
1-1
0-1, 1-0
EVOS EsportsEVOS EsportsFlash WolvesFlash WolvesFnaticFnaticKingzone DragonXKingzone DragonXRoyal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give UpTeam LiquidTeam Liquid

 Click here for detailed results of the Group Stage matches

Knockout Stage[edit]

Semifinals
Finals
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give UpRNG
3
FnaticFnaticFNC
0
May 18, 2018 - 12:00 CEST
Vladimir
Skarner
Irelia
Caitlyn
Braum
34:42
Tahm Kench
Ezreal
Taliyah
Olaf
Sion
Ornn
Zac
Vladimir
Caitlyn
Tahm Kench
42:30
Janna
Ezreal
Aurelion Sol
Skarner
Camille
Ornn
Olaf
Ryze
Caitlyn
Tahm Kench
47:35
Braum
Ezreal
Taliyah
Skarner
Singed
Flash WolvesFlash WolvesFW
1
Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonXKZ
3
May 19, 2018 - 12:00 CEST
Camille
Skarner
Taliyah
Kai'Sa
Rakan
43:30
Tahm Kench
Ezreal
Irelia
Olaf
Jax
Sion
Skarner
Vladimir
Kai'Sa
Braum
28:24
Alistar
Ezreal
Zoe
Olaf
Camille
Sion
Lee Sin
Yasuo
Kai'Sa
Braum
31:32
Rakan
Ezreal
Taliyah
Trundle
Jayce
Vladimir
Olaf
Galio
Xayah
Rakan
34:52
Morgana
Ezreal
Taliyah
Trundle
Cho'Gath
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give UpRNG
3
Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonXKZ
1
May 20, 2018 - 12:00 CEST
Ornn
Skarner
Sion
Ezreal
Janna
31:32
Braum
Caitlyn
Irelia
Sejuani
Fiora
Ornn
Skarner
Galio
Ezreal
Morgana
33:32
Tahm Kench
Varus
Irelia
Sejuani
Cho'Gath
Shen
Skarner
Vladimir
Ezreal
Janna
25:47
Tahm Kench
Varus
Sion
Trundle
Gangplank
Ornn
Skarner
Malzahar
Kai'Sa
Janna
37:44
Rakan
Xayah
Vel'Koz
Olaf
Illaoi


Additional Data[edit]

Viewership Statistics[edit]

Viewership Stats
Peak Viewers 993 490
Average Viewers 381 769
Hours Watched 30 477 852

Statistics[edit]

PicksBlue SideRed Side
ChampionWLWR%TWLWRWLWRPlayed ByPlayed WithPlayed Vs.
1Trundle Trundle43202346.51%58.11%27131448.15%167943.75%
Flash WolvesFlash Wolves7 (5-2)FnaticFnatic7 (3-4)Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonX5 (3-2)Team LiquidTeam Liquid5 (1-4)Rainbow7Rainbow73 (2-1)
Braum 11 (4-7)Rakan 9 (8-1)Gangplank 9 (6-3)Ornn 9 (4-5)Caitlyn 9 (2-7)
Ornn 13 (6-7)Karma 10 (5-5)Ezreal 10 (3-7)Xayah 9 (5-4)Graves 9 (2-7)
2Ornn Ornn40192147.50%54.05%2491537.50%1610662.50%
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up10 (7-3)EVOS EsportsEVOS Esports9 (3-6)Team LiquidTeam Liquid4 (1-3)Flash WolvesFlash Wolves3 (2-1)Gambit EsportsGambit Esports3 (2-1)
Trundle 9 (4-5)Alistar 7 (5-2)Kai'Sa 7 (5-2)Caitlyn 7 (3-4)Ezreal 7 (3-4)
Trundle 13 (7-6)Xayah 10 (5-5)Morgana 9 (5-4)Rakan 9 (4-5)Olaf 8 (3-5)
3Ezreal Ezreal32191359.38%43.24%179852.94%1510566.67%
Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonX7 (6-1)Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up5 (4-1)EVOS EsportsEVOS Esports4 (3-1)FnaticFnatic4 (1-3)Flash WolvesFlash Wolves3 (2-1)
Braum 8 (3-5)Trundle 7 (5-2)Camille 7 (3-4)Ornn 7 (3-4)Skarner 7 (3-4)
Trundle 10 (7-3)Caitlyn 9 (4-5)Braum 8 (5-3)Gangplank 8 (5-3)Tahm Kench 8 (4-4)
4Braum Braum27121544.44%36.49%135838.46%147750.00%
FnaticFnatic7 (3-4)Gambit EsportsGambit Esports3 (1-2)Ascension GamingAscension Gaming2 (2-0)Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up2 (2-0)Flash WolvesFlash Wolves2 (1-1)
Trundle 11 (4-7)Ezreal 8 (3-5)Vladimir 7 (4-3)Ornn 6 (3-3)Sion 5 (3-2)
Olaf 8 (5-3)Ezreal 8 (3-5)Rakan 7 (3-4)Sion 6 (4-2)Trundle 6 (3-3)
5Rakan Rakan25141156.00%33.78%2012860.00%52340.00%
Flash WolvesFlash Wolves4 (2-2)Kingzone DragonXKingzone DragonX4 (1-3)Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up3 (2-1)Gambit EsportsGambit Esports2 (2-0)SuperMassive eSportsSuperMassive eSports2 (2-0)
Xayah 16 (9-7)Trundle 9 (8-1)Olaf 6 (2-4)Gangplank 5 (5-0)Vladimir 5 (2-3)
Ornn 9 (5-4)Trundle 8 (4-4)Braum 7 (4-3)Morgana 6 (3-3)Karma 5 (4-1)
74 games played35W - 39L (47.30%)39W - 35L (52.70%)
Click here for complete statistics table

Country Representation[edit]

#Country / RegionRepresentationPlayers
1South Korea South Korea13 / 74 (18%)Bdd, Cuzz, Gaeng, GBM, GorillA, Impact, Khan, Moojin, Olleh, Once, Peanut, PraY, SnowFlower
2Brazil Brazil5 / 74 (7%)dyNquedo, Ranger, Riyev, Titan, Zantins
2China China5 / 74 (7%)Letme, Ming, Mlxg, Uzi, Xiaohu
2Taiwan Taiwan5 / 74 (7%)Betty, Hanabi, Karsa, Maple, SwordArt
2Thailand Thailand5 / 74 (7%)G4, Intreso, Lloyd, Rich, Rockky
2Vietnam Vietnam5 / 74 (7%)RonOP, Slay, Stark, Warzone, YiJin
7Argentina Argentina4 / 74 (5%)Fix, Genthix, Nate, WhiteLotus
8Australia Australia3 / 74 (4%)k1ng, Shernfire, Triple
8Chile Chile3 / 74 (4%)Plugo, Slow, Tierwulf
8Japan Japan3 / 74 (4%)Paz, Ramune, YutoriMoyasi
8Turkey Turkey3 / 74 (4%)fabFabulous, Stomaged, Zeitnot
8United States United States3 / 74 (4%)Doublelift, Joey, Pobelter
13Denmark Denmark2 / 74 (3%)Broxah, Caps
13Mexico Mexico2 / 74 (3%)Jirall, Seiya
13New Zealand New Zealand2 / 74 (3%)Chippys, Cupcake
13Russia Russia2 / 74 (3%)Diamondprox, Lodik
13Ukraine Ukraine2 / 74 (3%)Kira, PvPStejos
18Armenia Armenia1 / 74 (1%)Edward
18Belgium Belgium1 / 74 (1%)Bwipo
18Bulgaria Bulgaria1 / 74 (1%)Hylissang
18France France1 / 74 (1%)sOAZ
18Peru Peru1 / 74 (1%)Oddie
18Philippines Philippines1 / 74 (1%)Xmithie
18Sweden Sweden1 / 74 (1%)Rekkles

References[edit]

  1. @lolesports (2018-05-11). "Total MSI prize pool - 20 May, 2018" (in English Speaking).