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Chapter 124 KkOma's Headache! Not Enough Ban Slots!

"Brother Yao, our bottom lane is taking off this game!"

Meiko shouted excitedly.

In this match, only Varus and Malzahar were capable of dealing damage in SKT's lineup.

This version of Malzahar actually deals quite a lot of damage in the late game, but if you want Faker's Malzahar to survive until the late game, then Varus in the early and mid-game has to step up.

Otherwise, SKT's late-game lineup is destined to fall apart!

Given the current laning situation in the bottom lane, it will be very difficult for Bang's Varus to turn the tide.

Once Wang Yao's Xayah reaches level 6 and gains her ultimate, Bang's idea of ​​using her ultimate to bind and force a combo is simply unrealistic.

SKT backstage lounge.

After KkOma saw Xia return home, he immediately pulled out a serrated dagger, and his face darkened instantly.

A sense of foreboding rose from the bottom of my heart.

He took this match very seriously and did a lot of tactical research on EDG off the field.

From the initial draft and ban phase to the gameplay decisions, KkOma thinks this lineup is worth trying.

But Wang Yao's use of the armor-piercing Xia in this match did catch him off guard.

During the draft phase, SKT was constantly wary of EDG's Xayah and Rakan combination, as they didn't want Meiko to get Rakan as he pleased.

After all, for an AD champion like Varus who has no mobility, Rakan's ability to initiate team fights is simply too strong in this version.

Meiko's proficiency with Rakan is quite good, so if they want to pick Varus, then Rakan will have to be banned.

SKT left Xayah outside in this game, hoping that Wang Yao would take her, because Varus is a better matchup against Xayah.

Of course, SKT also has a backup AD carry option, which is to give Bang Tristana and let Bang become the team's core carry.

However, the problem that EDG has presented to SKT right now is quite troublesome. The power of just one Xayah is like a royal flush. Who knows how many other things EDG has in reserve!

Putting aside the counter-relationship between the mid and top lanes, let's just ask how the SKT bot lane duo will deal with Wang Yao's armor penetration Xayah!

KkOma is already considering whether to ban Xayah in the next game when SKT is on the blue side, or have Bang copy the armor penetration Xayah build.

But how could that be possible? If we abandon our own system to follow someone else's, wouldn't we be completely dominated by EDG?

However, regardless of the outcome of this game, SKT will have to consider the tankiness of their lineup for the next game.

After all, their lineup this game was just too fragile.

EDG's flexible play between the top and mid laners allows Jayce to farm without pressure in the early and mid-game. KkOma already had a lot of trouble with Jayce's poke in the mid-game.

But now EDG suddenly tells him that they don't only have Jayce as their poke option.

And there's also the merciless Armor-Piercing Xia!
If SKT picks a lineup with extremely high tankiness, then as long as they drag the game into the late game, the opponent's poke will be like tickling them.

Even if they drag this out for a lifetime, until everyone has full gear, EDG's damage will still explode.

SKT simply couldn't stop them!
Moreover, it's hard to say whether the SKT players on the field can hold out until then. EDG has never lost a game when they have an advantage in this year's World Championship!
"No! This must be a trap set by EDG!"

KkOma suddenly thought of something, and the hazy thoughts in his mind gradually became clear, as if the thick fog had been lifted.

EDG, playing on the blue side, relentlessly targeted Peanut's champion picks during the draft phase.

This prevented SKT from securing a reliable front-line tank for their jungler when they were on the red side.

If the jungler can't secure the front line, then top laner Huni will have to take on that role. No matter how much Huni doesn't play tanks, he still has to follow Coach KkOma's instructions.

Otherwise, they should just quit. SKT has always been known as a strong team with both offense and defense, so they can't just pick a lineup without any frontline; the risk of doing so is too great.

Especially when facing a strong team like EDG, who has defeated two LCK teams in a row, SKT naturally needs to consider a more comprehensive lineup and system.

The real point SKT should pay attention to is not letting Bang learn Xayah with armor penetration, nor banning Rakan, because even if they let Bang play Xayah, they might not be able to get Janna.

The key to EDG's success lies in their mid and top lane rotation!
If it weren't for that wave of Jayce and Ryze switching lanes, SKT's lineup would have been perfectly capable of winning, but unfortunately, he missed that opportunity.

KkOma clenched his fist, the tactical pen in his hand making a cracking sound.

He's now thinking about how to allocate their three ban slots reasonably in the next game.

EDG has a lot to watch out for... Karma-Leona composition, Jarvan IV-Galio composition, even the Archangel Ezreal composition that appeared in the group stage, and Draven!

Before the match started, KkOma was very confident that he could win his first game, but looking at the situation on the field, he suddenly lost his confidence.

At this moment, the Summoner's Rift battlefield has seen a situation of three lanes being suppressed!
Huni in the top lane got beaten up by Mouse like a turtle, and Faker in the mid lane was also having a hard time against Scout.

Game time is 5 minutes and 53 seconds.

While Malzahar was still below level 6, Scout, in the mid lane, controlled Jayce in melee form and used his Q to hammer ranged minions, successfully closing in on Malzahar.

After breaking Malzahar's passive black shield, Jayce immediately switched to ranged form and activated his W skill.

The junior player used his E skill, Acceleration Gate, to increase his movement speed and then relentlessly attacked Malzahar.

Scout specifically brought Wind Rider in this match to exert pressure. When Wind Rider's effect was triggered, Faker had to use Flash to escape in order to avoid being chased to death.

Scout, the junior student, showed no mercy when facing his senior Faker.

On the SKT player bench.

Faker, who pressed the B key to recall, looked somewhat helpless.

This is the second time he has been sent home by Scout.

Even through the computer screen, he could feel the ruthlessness in Scout's playing style.

"That Lee Na-chan guy is really ruthless..."

If Faker had picked a mid-laner like LeBlanc, Orianna, or Syndra, he wouldn't have been afraid of Scout at all; he could have easily fought Scout and decided who was better.

But now he's playing Malzahar, a mid-lane utility champion. Without Galio and Taliyah, Malzahar is a decent utility mid-laner.

Malzahar's power spike comes in the mid-to-late game team fights, and it's almost impossible for him to dominate Jayce in lane.

Faker didn't have Teleport in this wave; he had already used it to return to the mid lane to farm.

If he recalls to base this time, he will definitely lose a wave of minions in the mid lane, but Faker doesn't want to lose.

"Sang-hyeok, you can finish your wave before returning to base. I'll stay here and guard. If Jayce dares to tower dive, I'll catch him and kill him in no time!"

Peanut's voice came through, which slightly eased Faker's previously agitated mood.

"Mm," Faker replied.

His Malzahar will soon reach level 6, and his health can hold out for a while longer.

Peanut's Kha'Zix is ​​hiding in the F6 pit. If Jayce dares to tower dive, this ambush will turn the tide in the mid lane.

At this moment, the mid-lane minions are gradually pushing towards the tower.

Scout's Jayce lingered outside the turret, pacing back and forth, looking eager to engage.

(End of this chapter)