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2021 World Championship

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[e][h]2021 World Championship
League Information
Series:
Organizer:
Type:
Offline
Location:
Iceland Reykjavík
Format:
Round-Robin
Single Elimination
Prize Pool:
$2,225,000 USD
Start Date:
2021-10-05
End Date:
2021-11-06
Teams:
22
Version:
Liquipedia Tier:
Links
Chronology


The 2021 World Championship is the crowning event of League of Legends esports for the year. The tournament welcomes 24 teams from all regions of the game in a months-long race for the Summoner's Cup.

This year's World Championship was planned to be held in China, with various stages being held in Shanghai, Qingdao, Wuhan, Chengdu, and Shenzhen--who would have also hosed the finals. China would have been a back-to-back host for Worlds due to the COVID-19 pandemic disallowing spectators from 2020's event. They have also previously hosted it in 2017. North America's Worlds event has been pushed to 2022. The starting prize pool for the tournament is $2.225 million, which is expected to grow with in-game item sales.

Due to the changing COVID-19 situation and epidemic control policies in China, the LoL Esports team announced on August 24th that the event has been moved to an as of yet unannounced location in Europe.[1]

On September 9th, the LoL Esports team reveals that the 2021 World Championship will take place in Reykjavík, Iceland.[2]

Format[edit]

  • Qualification
    • 24 teams from professional leagues will qualify for the event.
Note: Unfortunately, due to travel restrictions, the two teams from the VCS will still not be able to attend this year's Worlds.[2]
  • Play-In Round 1 - October 5th - 7th
    • Ten teams are divided into two groups where they play a Single Round Robin format.
    • All matches are played in a Bo1.
    • Top teams in each group advance to Group Stage.
    • 2nd, 3rd and 4th teams in each group advance to Play-In: Round 2.
    • Bottom team in each group is eliminated.
  • Play-In Round 2 - October 8th - 9th
    • Six teams from Play-In: Round 1.
    • The 3rd and 4th placed teams of the same group of Round 1 face each other, winners compete against the 2nd placed team of the other group.
    • All matches are played in a Bo5.
    • Two winners will advance to Group Stage.
    • Four losers will be eliminated.
  • Group Stage - October 11th - 13th and 15th - 18th
    • Four teams from the Play-In Stage join twelve teams with direct entry from China, South Korea, Europe, Southeast Asia and North America.
    • All sixteen teams are divided into four groups where they play a Double Round Robin format.
    • All matches are played in a Bo1.
    • Top two teams in each group advance to Playoffs.
    • Bottom two teams in each group are eliminated.
    • Click here for information about tiebreaker rules
  • If teams are tied and competing for 3rd and 4th place, there will not be any additional matches, the placement will be determined by their head-to-head result. If teams an identical head-to-head record, they will share the 3rd place.
  • No tiebreaker game will be played if the tiebreaker would not decide either the first or second place position in the group.
  • In other circumstances:
    • If there are two teams have an equal amount of points, an additional tiebreaker match will be played.
    • If there are three teams have an equal amount of points, five circumstances will be considered based on the records against each of the other teams in the tie:
      • Each team in the tiebreaker has a record of 2-2: the two teams with highest winning time will play against each other, winner will face the other team. (Group A)
      • The teams have 3-1, 2-2 and 1-3 records: the 2-2 and 1-3 teams will play against each other, winner will face the 3-1 team.
      • The teams are with two 3-1 and one 0-4 records: the team that is 0-4 will be awarded the lowest standing being decided by the tiebreaker and a new tiebreaker is declared amongst the two teams with an aggregate record of 3-1 utilizing the two-way tie procedure set.
      • One team has 4-0 and the others are 1-3: The team that is 4-0 is automatically granted the highest seed available in the tiebreaker, and a new tiebreaker is declared amongst the two teams with an aggregate record of 1-3 utilizing the two-way tie procedure set.
      • The teams are with 4-0, 2-2 and 0-4 record: the tie will be broken by the aggregate record.
    • If there are four teams have an equal amount of points, the teams will be drawn into a single elimination bracket based on the cumulative game victory time for the individual teams.
      • The seeds will be given in order to the teams that won their games the quickest. The four teams will be split into two first-round matches: quickest team faces slowest team and 2nd team faces 3rd team.
      • The losing teams will be eliminated from the tournament. The winning teams play a match to determine the first and second seeds of the group.
  • Side selection for a head-to-head tiebreaker matchup will be awarded to the team with the lower total game victory time.
  • All tiebreaker matches are Bo1
  • Playoffs - October 22nd - 25th, October 30th - 31st and November 6th
    • Eight teams play in a single elimination bracket where 1st placed team of each group faces 2nd placed team from another group.
    • Side Selection Privilege
      • Teams with Side Selection Privilege can choose the side in game 1, after that, the team lost can choose the side in the next game.
      • In Quarterfinals, 1st placed team from each group will have the Side Choice Previlege.
      • In the following matches, the Side Choice Previlege will be determined by coin flip.
    • All matches are Bo5.
  • Patch Information
    • Akshan Akshan and Vex Vex will be disabled for this tournament due to the "New Champions and VGUs must be enabled for playoffs in all four of the top regions in order to be playable at the next international tournament." policy.[3]

Worlds Draw Show[edit]

The Worlds Draw Show was held on September 22, 2021 - 12:00 GMT to place teams into groups for the Play-In Stage and the Group Stage of the 2021 World Championship.

Broadcast Talent[edit]

Prize Pool[edit]

The initial prize pool of the tournament is $2,225,000 USD.




Participating Teams[edit]

Group Stage Teams[edit]

EDward Gaming
Jungler
DNP
Taiwan JunJia
Main RosterStaff
5th - 8th world championship (2018)
Head CoachChina Maokai
Taiwan CorGi
China KenZhu
Main RosterSubstitutes
5th - 8th world championship (2018)
TopChina Flandre
JunglerChina Jiejie
MiddleSouth Korea Scout
BotSouth Korea Viper
SupportChina Meiko
SubstitutesStaff
5th - 8th world championship (2018)
FunPlus Phoenix
Top
DNP
China xiaolaohu
Support
DNP
China Shenyi
Main RosterStaff
1st world championship (2019)
Head CoachTaiwan Steak
Taiwan REFRA1N
Assistant CoachChina River
China Sean
Main RosterSubstitutes
1st world championship (2019)
TopSouth Korea Nuguri
JunglerChina Tian
MiddleSouth Korea Doinb
BotChina Lwx
SupportChina Crisp
SubstitutesStaff
1st world championship (2019)
Royal Never Give Up
Middle
DNP
China Yuekai
Main RosterStaff
3rd - 4th world championship (2017)
Head CoachTaiwan Poppy
Assistant CoachChina Xiaobai
Main RosterSubstitutes
3rd - 4th world championship (2017)
TopChina Xiaohu
JunglerChina Wei
MiddleChina Cryin
BotChina GALA
SupportChina Ming
SubstitutesStaff
3rd - 4th world championship (2017)
DAMWON Gaming
Bot
DNP
South Korea Rahel
Main RosterStaff
1st world championship (2020)
Head CoachSouth Korea kkOma
South Korea PoohManDu
South Korea Daeny
Main RosterSubstitutes
1st world championship (2020)
TopSouth Korea Khan
JunglerSouth Korea Canyon
MiddleSouth Korea ShowMaker
BotSouth Korea Ghost
SupportSouth Korea BeryL
SubstitutesStaff
1st world championship (2020)
Gen.G
TopSouth Korea Burdol
Jungler
DNP
South Korea YoungJae
Main RosterStaff
5th - 8th world championship (2020)
Head CoachSouth Korea oDin
South Korea Lyn
South Korea Ggoong
Main RosterSubstitutes
5th - 8th world championship (2020)
TopSouth Korea Rascal
JunglerSouth Korea Clid
MiddleSouth Korea Bdd
BotSouth Korea Ruler
SupportSouth Korea Life
SubstitutesStaff
5th - 8th world championship (2020)
T1
Jungler
DNP
South Korea Cuzz
Bot
DNP
South Korea Teddy
Main RosterStaff
1st world championship (2016)
South Korea Stardust
South Korea Moment
Main RosterSubstitutes
1st world championship (2016)
TopSouth Korea Canna
JunglerSouth Korea Oner
MiddleSouth Korea Faker
BotSouth Korea Gumayusi
SupportSouth Korea Keria
SubstitutesStaff
1st world championship (2016)
MAD Lions
Support
DNP
Belgium Kaas
Main RosterStaff
19th - 20th world championship (2020)
Head CoachUnited Kingdom Mac
Belgium Kaas
Denmark Pad
Main RosterSubstitutes
19th - 20th world championship (2020)
TopTurkey Armut
JunglerSpain Elyoya
MiddleCzechia Humanoid
BotCzechia Carzzy
SupportGermany Kaiser
SubstitutesStaff
19th - 20th world championship (2020)
Fnatic
Notes
Bot
DNP
Germany Upset
Main RosterStaff
1st world championship (2011)
Head CoachSweden YamatoCannon
Strategic CoachUnited Kingdom Shaves
 FAB
Main RosterSubstitutes
1st world championship (2011)
TopFrance Adam
JunglerBelgium Bwipo
MiddleBelgium Nisqy
BotGermany Bean
SupportBulgaria Hylissang
SubstitutesStaff
1st world championship (2011)
1 Bottom Germany Bean was moved to the starting position after Bottom Germany Upset had to return home due to an urgent family matter.[4]
Rogue
Notes
Top
DNP
Germany Blueknight
Main RosterStaff
13th - 16th world championship (2020)
Head CoachUnited Kingdom fredy122
Sweden Blumigan
Colombia Ismind
Main RosterSubstitutes
13th - 16th world championship (2020)
TopRomania Odoamne
JunglerPoland Inspired
MiddleSweden Larssen
BotFrance Hans Sama
SupportPoland Trymbi
SubstitutesStaff
13th - 16th world championship (2020)
1 Rogue was promoted to the group stage, as the VCS teams were unable to attend.
100 Thieves
Top
DNP
Canada Tenacity
Main RosterStaff
9th - 12th world championship (2018)
Head CoachSouth Korea Reapered
Assistant CoachCzechia Freeze
United States Kaimera
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 12th world championship (2018)
TopSouth Korea Ssumday
JunglerTurkey Closer
MiddleGermany Abbedagge
BotAustralia FBI
SupportUnited States huhi
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 12th world championship (2018)
Team Liquid
Top
DNP
United States Jenkins
Jungler
DNP
United States Armao
Main RosterStaff
9th - 12th world championship (2020)
Head CoachDenmark Kold
United States H4xDefender
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 12th world championship (2020)
TopUnited Kingdom Alphari
JunglerDenmark Santorin
MiddleDenmark Jensen
BotUnited States Tactical
SupportSouth Korea CoreJJ
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 12th world championship (2020)
PSG Talon
Top
DNP
Hong Kong Kartis
Main RosterStaff
9th - 12th world championship (2020)
Head CoachSouth Korea Helper
South Korea Winged
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 12th world championship (2020)
TopTaiwan Hanabi
JunglerSouth Korea River
MiddleTaiwan Maple
BotHong Kong Unified
SupportHong Kong Kaiwing
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 12th world championship (2020)

Play-In Teams[edit]

Beyond Gaming
Notes
Support
DNP
Taiwan TNS
Middle
LEFT
Taiwan Maoan
Main RosterStaff
Taiwan Benny
Taiwan Wulala
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopTaiwan Liang
JunglerTaiwan Husha
MiddleTaiwan PK
BotTaiwan Doggo
SupportTaiwan Kino
SubstitutesStaff
1 October 8th - Middle Taiwan Maoan is suspended for the remainder of the 2021 World Championship, due to him violating Rule 9.3 of the 2021 World Championship Ruleset. [5]
Cloud9
Head CoachSpain Mithy
Strategic CoachSouth Korea Reignover
Strategic CoachUnited States Max
Main Roster
3rd - 4th world championship (2018)
TopAustralia Fudge
JunglerUnited States Blaber
MiddleCroatia Perkz
BotDenmark Zven
SupportCanada Vulcan
Staff
3rd - 4th world championship (2018)
DetonatioN FocusMe
Head CoachJapan Kazu
South Korea Yang
Main Roster
17th - 20th world championship (2018)
TopJapan Evi
JunglerSouth Korea Steal
MiddleSouth Korea Aria
BotJapan Yutapon
SupportSouth Korea Gaeng
Staff
17th - 20th world championship (2018)
Galatasaray Esports
Bot
DNP
Turkey Padden
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea Irean
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopSouth Korea Crazy
JunglerTurkey Mojito
MiddleSweden Bolulu
BotSouth Korea Alive
SupportTurkey Zergsting
SubstitutesStaff
Hanwha Life Esports
Top
DNP
South Korea DuDu
Jungler
DNP
South Korea yoHan
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea Kezman
STSouth Korea SuDal
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopSouth Korea Morgan
JunglerSouth Korea Willer
MiddleSouth Korea Chovy
BotSouth Korea Deft
SupportSouth Korea Vsta
SubstitutesStaff
Infinity
Top
DNP
Peru Brayaron
Bot
DNP
Chile Kz
Main RosterStaff
17th - 20th world championship (2018)
Head CoachBrazil Von
Strategic CoachEl Salvador Snok
Main RosterSubstitutes
17th - 20th world championship (2018)
TopUruguay Buggax
JunglerPeru SolidSnake
MiddleChile cody
BotArgentina Whitelotus
SupportArgentina Ackerman
SubstitutesStaff
17th - 20th world championship (2018)
LNG Esports
Support
DNP
China Kedaya
Main RosterStaff
South Korea Rather
China U
China Martin
Assistant CoachChina Wuyan
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopChina Ale
JunglerSouth Korea Tarzan
MiddleChina icon
BotChina Light
SupportChina Iwandy
SubstitutesStaff
PEACE
Notes
Top
DNP
Australia Lived
Middle
DNP
Australia Halo
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachChina Colla
China Coach Daniel
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopHungary Vizicsacsi
JunglerAustralia Babip
MiddleAustralia Tally
BotHong Kong Violet
SupportAustralia Aladoric
SubstitutesStaff
1 Top China Apii and Jungler China LeeSA cannot attend due to visa issues during COVID-19 pandemic. [6] Top Hungary Vizicsacsi stood for Apii. [7]
2 Top Australia Lived was loaned from Chiefs Esports Club as a substitute. [8]
RED Canids
MiddleBrazil Avenger
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachBrazil Coelho
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopBrazil Guigo
JunglerBrazil Aegis
MiddleBrazil Grevthar
BotBrazil TitaN
SupportBrazil Jojo
SubstitutesStaff
Unicorns Of Love
Head CoachGermany Sheepy
Russia Invi
Main Roster
13th - 16th world championship (2020)
TopRussia BOSS
JunglerRussia AHaHaCiK
MiddleRussia Nomanz
BotUkraine Argonavt
SupportRussia SaNTaS
Staff
13th - 16th world championship (2020)
1 The two VCS representatives were not selected due to COVID-19 regulations in Vietnam and a lengthy delay of the VCS 2021 Summer season.

Results[edit]

Play-In: Round 1[edit]

Group A
1.LNG EsportsLNG Esports LNG Esports4-0
2.Hanwha Life EsportsHanwha Life Esports Hanwha Life Esports3-1
3.PEACEPEACE PEACE2-2
4.RED CanidsRED Canids RED Canids1-3
5.InfinityInfinity Infinity0-4


Group B
1.DetonatioN FocusMeDetonatioN FocusMe DetonatioN FocusMe3-1
2.Cloud9Cloud9 Cloud93-1
3.Galatasaray EsportsGalatasaray Esports Galatasaray Esports2-2
4.Beyond GamingBeyond Gaming Beyond Gaming1-3
5.Unicorns Of LoveUnicorns Of Love Unicorns Of Love1-3


 Click here for more information about the Play-In: Round 1 matches.

Play-In: Round 2[edit]

Semifinals
Finals
Qualified
Qualified
Qual.
Q
PEACEPEACEPCE
3
RED CanidsRED CanidsRED
2
October 8, 2021 - 16:00 GMT
Rumble
Jarvan IV
Sylas
Lucian
Nami
32:32
Leona
Ezreal
Kled
Lee Sin
Kennen
Jarvan IV
Nidalee
Sylas
Lucian
Leona
27:55
Rakan
Ezreal
Kled
Lee Sin
Kennen
Poppy
Lillia
Aatrox
Aphelios
Leona
26:13
Rakan
Xayah
Sylas
Lee Sin
Yone
Jayce
Lillia
Yone
Lucian
Braum
24:51
Leona
Aphelios
Zoe
Lee Sin
Wukong
Renekton
Nidalee
Sylas
Miss Fortune
Braum
23:54
Leona
Ezreal
Akali
Lee Sin
Camille
Cloud9Cloud9C9
3
PEACEPEACEPCE
0
October 9, 2021 - 16:00 GMT
Wukong
Lee Sin
Syndra
Lucian
Nami
33:46
Rakan
Miss Fortune
Ryze
Xin Zhao
Gnar
Gangplank
Olaf
Ryze
Aphelios
Thresh
21:47
Amumu
Miss Fortune
Akali
Lee Sin
Shen
Gwen
Lee Sin
Tryndamere
Lucian
Nami
19:32
Rakan
Miss Fortune
Irelia
Nidalee
Sett
Cloud9Cloud9C9
Galatasaray EsportsGalatasaray EsportsGS
2
Beyond GamingBeyond GamingBYG
3
October 8, 2021 - 11:00 GMT
Kennen
Talon
Zoe
Lucian
Braum
42:10
Leona
Kai'Sa
Yone
Lillia
Irelia
Gwen
Lee Sin
Twisted Fate
Miss Fortune
Leona
39:04
Braum
Lucian
Ryze
Xin Zhao
Jayce
Gnar
Talon
Ryze
Ezreal
Rakan
26:53
Amumu
Miss Fortune
Syndra
Lee Sin
Irelia
Renekton
Talon
Ryze
Ezreal
Leona
31:40
Rakan
Miss Fortune
Syndra
Xin Zhao
Camille
Gwen
Olaf
Twisted Fate
Lucian
Trundle
34:43
Leona
Miss Fortune
Ryze
Graves
Gnar
Hanwha Life EsportsHanwha Life EsportsHLE
3
Beyond GamingBeyond GamingBYG
0
October 9, 2021 - 11:00 GMT
Irelia
Nidalee
Fiora
Miss Fortune
Leona
29:08
Thresh
Aphelios
Gwen
Lee Sin
Tryndamere
Jarvan IV
Lee Sin
Azir
Miss Fortune
Amumu
23:00
Leona
Vayne
Kennen
Viego
Kled
Irelia
Lee Sin
Orianna
Kai'Sa
Gragas
25:09
Alistar
Miss Fortune
Ornn
Talon
Fiora
Hanwha Life EsportsHanwha Life EsportsHLE

Group Stage[edit]

Group A
1.DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming DAMWON Gaming6-0
2.Cloud9Cloud9 Cloud92-4
3.RogueRogue Rogue2-4
4.FunPlus PhoenixFunPlus Phoenix FunPlus Phoenix2-4


Group B
1.T1T1 T15-1
2.EDward GamingEDward Gaming EDward Gaming4-2
3.100 Thieves100 Thieves 100 Thieves3-3
4.DetonatioN FocusMeDetonatioN FocusMe DetonatioN FocusMe0-6


Group C
1.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up4-2
2.Hanwha Life EsportsHanwha Life Esports Hanwha Life Esports4-2
3.PSG TalonPSG Talon PSG Talon3-3
4.FnaticFnatic Fnatic1-5


Group D
1.Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports Gen.G Esports3-3
2.MAD LionsMAD Lions MAD Lions3-3
3.LNG EsportsLNG Esports LNG Esports3-3
3.Team LiquidTeam Liquid Team Liquid3-3


 Click here for more information about the Group Stage matches.

Knockout Stage[edit]

Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give UpRNG
2
EDward GamingEDward GamingEDG
3
October 23, 2021 - 12:00 GMT
Irelia
Xin Zhao
Ryze
Aphelios
Nautilus
29:45
Nami
Lucian
Malzahar
Jarvan IV
Jayce
Jayce
Xin Zhao
Annie
Miss Fortune
Alistar
27:53
Yuumi
Ezreal
Ryze
Olaf
Graves
Lucian
Xin Zhao
Galio
Miss Fortune
Rakan
38:01
Lulu
Aphelios
Azir
Olaf
Graves
Kennen
Jarvan IV
Annie
Aphelios
Lulu
28:23
Yuumi
Miss Fortune
Ryze
Xin Zhao
Graves
Gwen
Lee Sin
Orianna
Miss Fortune
Nautilus
28:43
Yuumi
Ezreal
Ryze
Jarvan IV
Graves
Gen.G EsportsGen.G EsportsGEN
3
Cloud9Cloud9C9
0
October 25, 2021 - 12:00 GMT
Kennen
Xin Zhao
Aatrox
Aphelios
Lulu
41:59
Nautilus
Ziggs
Yasuo
Lee Sin
Jarvan IV
Graves
Lee Sin
Syndra
Jhin
Rakan
25:37
Leona
Miss Fortune
Sylas
Poppy
Malphite
Renekton
Lee Sin
Zoe
Jhin
Rakan
34:30
Leona
Miss Fortune
Syndra
Jarvan IV
Graves
EDward GamingEDward GamingEDG
3
Gen.G EsportsGen.G EsportsGEN
2
October 31, 2021 - 12:00 GMT
Jax
Jarvan IV
Orianna
Lucian
Nami
37:17
Lulu
Miss Fortune
Seraphine
Lee Sin
Gwen
Graves
Jarvan IV
Ryze
Jinx
Lulu
30:24
Rakan
Jhin
Azir
Lee Sin
Renekton
Gwen
Jarvan IV
Viktor
Lucian
Nami
40:12
Lulu
Miss Fortune
Zoe
Lee Sin
Renekton
Kennen
Jarvan IV
Zoe
Lucian
Nami
37:45
Lulu
Miss Fortune
Azir
Viego
Graves
Graves
Jarvan IV
Ryze
Jhin
Leona
31:59
Rakan
Miss Fortune
Orianna
Xin Zhao
Renekton
T1T1T1
3
Hanwha Life EsportsHanwha Life EsportsHLE
0
October 22, 2021 - 12:00 GMT
Graves
Talon
Orianna
Aphelios
Thresh
33:14
Braum
Miss Fortune
Zoe
Xin Zhao
Irelia
Gwen
Poppy
Lissandra
Aphelios
Braum
29:49
Nautilus
Varus
LeBlanc
Xin Zhao
Renekton
Gnar
Talon
Lissandra
Aphelios
Thresh
30:05
Braum
Varus
LeBlanc
Olaf
Renekton
DAMWON GamingDAMWON GamingDK
3
MAD LionsMAD LionsMAD
0
October 24, 2021 - 12:00 GMT
Gwen
Lee Sin
Syndra
Miss Fortune
Rakan
29:06
Leona
Aphelios
Orianna
Graves
Gnar
Kennen
Lee Sin
Azir
Jhin
Leona
35:49
Rakan
Miss Fortune
Orianna
Jarvan IV
Jayce
Jayce
Lee Sin
Syndra
Ziggs
Pyke
39:33
Rakan
Miss Fortune
Viktor
Gragas
Wukong
T1T1T1
2
DAMWON GamingDAMWON GamingDK
3
October 30, 2021 - 12:00 GMT
Jayce
Poppy
Ryze
Kai'Sa
Leona
29:03
Maokai
Jhin
LeBlanc
Lee Sin
Lucian
Yasuo
Lee Sin
Lissandra
Jhin
Rakan
37:11
Alistar
Draven
LeBlanc
Xin Zhao
Graves
Kennen
Xin Zhao
Ryze
Jhin
Zilean
37:47
Maokai
Miss Fortune
Syndra
Jarvan IV
Lucian
Jayce
Jarvan IV
Ryze
Lucian
Lulu
30:09
Rakan
Jhin
LeBlanc
Qiyana
Gragas
Kennen
Xin Zhao
Azir
Aphelios
Zilean
36:01
Rakan
Ziggs
Zoe
Talon
Graves
EDward GamingEDward GamingEDG
3
DAMWON GamingDAMWON GamingDK
2
November 6, 2021 - 12:00 GMT
Graves
Jarvan IV
Ryze
Jhin
Zilean
35:39
Rakan
Ziggs
LeBlanc
Xin Zhao
Yasuo
Irelia
Xin Zhao
LeBlanc
Kai'Sa
Rakan
32:18
Leona
Jhin
Malzahar
Qiyana
Graves
Jayce
Xin Zhao
Twisted Fate
Jhin
Leona
36:02
Braum
Aphelios
Sylas
Lee Sin
Gragas
Graves
Viego
Zoe
Lucian
Lulu
33:08
Nami
Jhin
Orianna
Talon
Gwen
Kennen
Xin Zhao
Zoe
Aphelios
Rakan
41:19
Leona
Ziggs
Syndra
Trundle
Graves


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Viewership Statistics[edit]

Viewership Stats
Peak Viewers 4 018 728
Average Viewers 1 298 219
Hours Watched 174 826 793

Statistics[edit]

PicksBlue SideRed SideBansPicks & Bans
ChampionWLWR%TWLWRWLWR%T%TPlayed ByPlayed WithPlayed Vs.
1Miss Fortune Miss Fortune79384148.10%65.29%33161748.48%46222447.83%1814.88%9780.17%
Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports9 (5-4)Cloud9Cloud99 (3-6)Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up7 (3-4)DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming5 (4-1)Beyond GamingBeyond Gaming5 (3-2)
Leona 20 (11-9)Xin Zhao 18 (4-14)Rakan 17 (9-8)Lee Sin 14 (8-6)Jarvan IV 12 (7-5)
Lee Sin 25 (9-16)Aphelios 18 (8-10)Ezreal 17 (8-9)Leona 16 (6-10)Jhin 15 (7-8)
2Lee Sin Lee Sin58332556.90%47.93%34191555.88%24141058.33%6049.59%11897.52%
Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports7 (5-2)DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming6 (6-0)Hanwha Life EsportsHanwha Life Esports5 (5-0)Cloud9Cloud95 (4-1)RED CanidsRED Canids5 (2-3)
Miss Fortune 14 (8-6)Rakan 14 (8-6)Sylas 12 (6-6)Aphelios 12 (5-7)Leona 10 (7-3)
Miss Fortune 25 (16-9)Leona 20 (12-8)Ryze 14 (8-6)Jarvan IV 13 (8-5)Xin Zhao 13 (7-6)
3Leona Leona56302653.57%46.28%2112957.14%35181751.43%3125.62%8771.90%
Cloud9Cloud99 (4-5)DetonatioN FocusMeDetonatioN FocusMe6 (3-3)Hanwha Life EsportsHanwha Life Esports5 (4-1)LNG EsportsLNG Esports5 (3-2)RED CanidsRED Canids5 (3-2)
Miss Fortune 20 (11-9)Ezreal 13 (7-6)Graves 12 (6-6)Lee Sin 10 (7-3)Ryze 10 (3-7)
Lee Sin 20 (8-12)Rakan 18 (9-9)Miss Fortune 16 (10-6)Xin Zhao 14 (11-3)Lucian 13 (7-6)
4Xin Zhao Xin Zhao45153033.33%37.19%2261627.27%2391439.13%3932.23%8469.42%
Beyond GamingBeyond Gaming6 (3-3)EDward GamingEDward Gaming5 (1-4)DetonatioN FocusMeDetonatioN FocusMe4 (2-2)Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports4 (2-2)Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up4 (2-2)
Miss Fortune 18 (4-14)Rakan 12 (6-6)Jayce 8 (2-6)LeBlanc 8 (1-7)Aphelios 7 (4-3)
Leona 14 (3-11)Lee Sin 13 (6-7)Jarvan IV 12 (6-6)Graves 11 (2-9)Aphelios 10 (4-6)
5Rakan Rakan43241955.81%35.54%26111542.31%1713476.47%2419.83%6755.37%
Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports5 (4-1)DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming4 (3-1)LNG EsportsLNG Esports4 (3-1)MAD LionsMAD Lions4 (2-2)Beyond GamingBeyond Gaming3 (3-0)
Miss Fortune 17 (9-8)Lee Sin 14 (8-6)Xin Zhao 12 (6-6)Syndra 7 (7-0)Jhin 7 (6-1)
Leona 18 (9-9)Miss Fortune 14 (8-6)Graves 11 (6-5)Jarvan IV 10 (6-4)Lee Sin 9 (3-6)
121 games played59W - 62L (48.76%)62W - 59L (51.24%)
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Pentakills[edit]

Date Stage Team Vs. Champion Player KDA VOD
2021-10-15 Group Stage DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming RogueRogue Lucian Top South Korea Khan 10/3/6 VOD

Country Representation[edit]

#Country / RegionRepresentationPlayers
1South Korea South Korea34 / 113 (30%)Alive, Aria, Bdd, BeryL, Burdol, Canna, Canyon, Chovy, Clid, CoreJJ, Crazy, Deft, Doinb, Faker, Gaeng, Ghost, Gumayusi, Keria, Khan, Life, Morgan, Nuguri, Oner, Rascal, River, Ruler, Scout, ShowMaker, Ssumday, Steal, Tarzan, Viper, Vsta, Willer
2China China15 / 113 (13%)Ale, Crisp, Cryin, Flandre, GALA, icon, Iwandy, Jiejie, Light, Lwx, Meiko, Ming, Tian, Wei, Xiaohu
3Taiwan Taiwan8 / 113 (7%)Doggo, Hanabi, Husha, Kino, Liang, Maoan, Maple, PK
4Brazil Brazil6 / 113 (5%)Aegis, Avenger, Grevthar, Guigo, Jojo, TitaN
5Australia Australia5 / 113 (4%)Aladoric, Babip, FBI, Fudge, Tally
6Russia Russia4 / 113 (4%)AHaHaCiK, BOSS, Nomanz, SaNTaS
6Turkey Turkey4 / 113 (4%)Armut, Closer, Mojito, Zergsting
8Denmark Denmark3 / 113 (3%)Jensen, Santorin, Zven
8Germany Germany3 / 113 (3%)Abbedagge, Bean, Kaiser
8Hong Kong Hong Kong3 / 113 (3%)Kaiwing, Unified, Violet
8United States United States3 / 113 (3%)Blaber, huhi, Tactical
12Argentina Argentina2 / 113 (2%)Ackerman, Whitelotus
12Belgium Belgium2 / 113 (2%)Bwipo, Nisqy
12Czechia Czechia2 / 113 (2%)Carzzy, Humanoid
12France France2 / 113 (2%)Adam, Hans Sama
12Japan Japan2 / 113 (2%)Evi, Yutapon
12Poland Poland2 / 113 (2%)Inspired, Trymbi
12Sweden Sweden2 / 113 (2%)Bolulu, Larssen
19Bulgaria Bulgaria1 / 113 (1%)Hylissang
19Canada Canada1 / 113 (1%)Vulcan
19Chile Chile1 / 113 (1%)cody
19Croatia Croatia1 / 113 (1%)Perkz
19Hungary Hungary1 / 113 (1%)Vizicsacsi
19Peru Peru1 / 113 (1%)SolidSnake
19Romania Romania1 / 113 (1%)Odoamne
19Spain Spain1 / 113 (1%)Elyoya
19Ukraine Ukraine1 / 113 (1%)Argonavt
19United Kingdom United Kingdom1 / 113 (1%)Alphari
19Uruguay Uruguay1 / 113 (1%)Buggax

Worlds Appearances[edit]

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Storylines[edit]

EDG's quarter final curse[edit]

2-3 against Star Horn Royal Club in 2014, 0-3 against Fnatic in 2015, 1-3 against KOO Tigers in 2016, a group stage exit in 2017 and 1-3 against Fnatic in 2018. EDward Gaming has had a rough time at Worlds so far. With a line-up almost completely different, they'll be looking to make it far this year with only Meiko and Scout remaining from these rosters.

Khan's final tournament[edit]

Khan announced the possibility of retirement after the 2021 season, which means this might be his last tournament. [10] He will be playing with DAMWON Gaming as one of the tournament favourites, but the player he replaced, FunPlus Phoenix's Nuguri, could just be one of the strong competitors trying to deny this chance. With a title win, Khan would potentially end his career on a high with his first ever international title.

From NA Academy to representing the LCO at Worlds[edit]

Babip and Tally qualified for Worlds on PEACE, the Oceanic entry for 2021. Following the announcement of the disbandment of the LCO in 2020, both players moved to North America to continue their careers. Babip joined TSM Academy, placing just 5-6th at the Proving Grounds Tournament, while Tally joined Golden Guardians Academy, not making it further than 7-8th. With a return to Australia for the summer season, the two put any doubts to bed with PEACE's incredible run through the LCO Lower Bracket to secure the title.

Vizicsacsi's return[edit]

Vizicsacsi retired in 2019 after finishing top 8 at Worlds 2019 with Splyce. After 1,5 years of inactivity, he returned, competing in the Magyar Esports Kupa 2021. From here on, he announced that he was interested in competing again, and even coached MAD Lions for a brief period of time. On September 22nd, Vizicsacsi was announced as stand-in for Oceanic team PEACE, replacing Apii who is unable to attend the event. This means a return to competition at the event he ended in 2019, where he could potentially prove himself for LEC teams ahead of 2022. [7]

Redemption for Europe[edit]

At Worlds 2020, MAD Lions and Rogue performed below the expectations of many. MAD Lions became the first European team to be eliminated from the play-ins tournament, after losing 2-3 against SuperMassive Esports, while Rogue placed 13-16th, winning just a single game in their group with DAMWON Gaming, JD Gaming and PSG Talon. Both teams are looking to redeem themselves, but it could be hard as Rogue has been placed in the group of the 2019 and 2020 world champions FunPlus Phoenix and DAMWON Gaming.

References[edit]

  1. LoL Esports (2021-08-24). "#Worlds2021 Update from John Needham." (in English Speaking English). Twitter.com.
  2. 2.0 2.1 LoL Esports (2021-09-09). "Worlds 2021 is heading to Iceland!" (in English Speaking English). Twitter.com.
  3. Summoner's Rift Team (2020-08-19). "/dev: Balancing for Pro Play" (in English SpeakingEnglish). Riot Games.
  4. Fnatic (2021-10-10). "Following an urgent family matter, Upset is forced to return to home and will until further notice not start for our team in the group stage" (in English Speaking English). Twitter.com.
  5. LoL Esports (2021-10-08). "Competitive Ruling: Chien "Maoan" Mao-An" (in English Speaking English).
  6. PEACE (2021-09-22). "An update on our #Worlds2021 campaign:" (in English Speaking English). Twitter.com.
  7. 7.0 7.1 PEACE (2021-09-22). "Please join us in welcoming the replacement Top Laner for our #Worlds2021 campaign:" (in English Speaking English). Twitter.com.
  8. PEACE (2021-09-24). "At the final hour, we add some more firepower to our #Worlds2021 arsenal" (in English Speaking English). Twitter.com.
  9. Nick Geracie (2021-09-21). "FunPlus Phoenix mid laner Doinb tops Peter Dun & IWDominate's top 25 players at Worlds 2021 list" (in English Speaking English). InvenGlobal.
  10. Xportsnews (2021-02-08). "I think this year might be the last... I think pentakill would be okay" (in South Korea Korean). Naver.