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Chapter 484 The Do-Whatever Combination! Jarvan IV!
Uzi had a feeling that this game would be another great one for Wang Yao!

When they saw that SKT did not choose to target the jungler.

The audience members present were all deeply moved.

But more than anything, they put aside their worries.

This isn't directed at Wang Yao, although it might imply a slight disdain for him.

But wouldn't this increase EDG's chances of winning?

I wonder what new trump cards Wang Yao has up his sleeve this time?!
Next, the blue team bans and picks first.

SKT immediately picked Rek'Sai for the jungle position.

"Oh? SKT picked the Excavator first? Looks like they're well-prepared for this match!"

I remember saying it with a smile.

"It seems that SKT is using a pick-to-ban strategy, first picking Rek'Sai, the OP jungler in this patch, which will effectively limit Wang Yao's jungle play."

"Yes."

Zaozi nodded in agreement: "Anyway, Rek'Sai is the jungle tyrant in this version, so there's no issue of counter-picking her!"

After SKT secured Rek'Sai with their first pick, EDG didn't hesitate at all.

They locked in a hero!
Galio, the Colossus of Justice!

"Oh? Galio? EDG picked Galio on the first floor?!"

"EDG is going to stick to their old strategy of mid-jungle synergy in this game!"

Immediately afterwards, EDG decisively locked in a hero for their second pick.

It seemed like it had been planned beforehand.

Prince of Demacia!

A combination you can do as you please?!
Nakano is locked in directly?!

"Prince Galio, the 'Do As You Please' combination?!"

"Your Highness...Your Highness made a brilliant choice!"

"This version of Jarvan IV is pretty good, especially his Cinderhulk jungle Jarvan IV, not bad at all!"

The commentators gave high praise to EDG's first two moves.

"That's right, I don't think I've ever seen Wang Yao play the Prince jungle, but with Wang Yao's style, he'll definitely be pushing the pace of the game in the early stages, just like Spicy Hot Pot's Prince on hunger strike."

Now the pressure is back on SKT.

This pick of Jarvan IV Galio has truly put the SKT coaching staff in a difficult position.

Previously, EDG preferred to leave the mid and jungle positions for the second round of selection, but in this game, the mid and jungle positions were determined directly in the first and second picks at the start.

They definitely underestimated their opponent!
But it's not too late now.

Not even halfway there!

After a moment's hesitation, SKT ultimately decided to pick Syndra for mid lane first.

Sylas and Ryze have already been banned. If Faker isn't allowed to pick a champion, he'll definitely be banned again in the second round.

We can't exactly give Faker a champion like Renekton or Kled mid!

However, the Syndra and Rek'Sai mid-jungle duo is also extremely powerful!
Immediately, SKT confirmed their ADC champion Varus on the third floor!
It offers proactive functionality, providing combat power in the early game and security in the late game!
EDG quickly locked in Ornn on the third floor.

Let Flandre take the beating!

"Oh? It's clear that the LCK region is really obsessed with utility ADCs like Varus who have extremely strong laning capabilities!"

"Almost all Korean teams have a strong preference for these few heroes."

I remember watching SKT's player selection and analyzing it.

"Yes."

Miller nodded: "I have to say, champions like Varus are really well-suited to their playstyle. It's just that Tahm Kench isn't available this game, otherwise he would definitely be SKT's best choice for the bot lane!"

"But regarding EDG's top laner, I... I still hold a conservative view!"

At this moment, Zaozi frowned as he looked at EDG's Ornn.

"That's true, Ornn is a bit weak in this version, it's hard to play him in the late game!"

Guan Zeyuan and Ji De nodded in agreement.

Looking at EDG's first three picks, their early laning ability might not be strong.

But most importantly, there's a lot of control! Lots of group battles!

This is also a major characteristic of the LPL region – initiating team fights!
When in doubt, join a group!
However, its online dominance has decreased significantly.

This is also part of the game's balance; Riot Games doesn't allow champions to be overpowered in lane and also strong in team fights!

Otherwise, it's a weakening!

If one cut isn't enough, then cut twice, until you can't play anymore.

Meanwhile, BP continues.

To be honest, EDG managed to turn the tide with this draft pick.

Don't be fooled by EDG's first three picks: Jarvan IV, Galio, and Ornn; they're invincible in team fights!

However, the pressure online is just too great.

EDG's first three draft picks put them at a disadvantage.

If the subsequent business plan (BP) is not handled well, it is easy for problems to arise.

Especially since SKT's top lane champion hasn't been released yet, there's a fear that Khan might pull out some unconventional strategy to counter Ornn, and the consequences would be unimaginable.

Immediately afterwards, the second round of business paired up began.

In the second round of draft picks, SKT decisively targeted EDG's unused bottom lane position.

Titan and Alistar were banned.

Currently, most of the mainstream hard supports have been banned, and soft supports are no longer suitable for the current version.

EDG is also facing difficulties in choosing a support player!

On the other side, EDG eliminated Irelia and Viktor.

In this game, EDG's top laner has already chosen Ornn. If Khan gets Viktor and Irelia, he can farm without any pressure.

That's like having a foster father!

"Oh? SKT is targeting the support position! They've banned Tahm Kench, Rakan, Nautilus, and Alistar!"

"Then Meiko has no support options left... If EDG loses their support, their mid, jungle, and support won't be able to synergize!"

Guan Zeyuan exclaimed in surprise.

The draft phase of this match was incredibly intense!

From the first round until now.

Basically, whichever side gains an advantage first, the other side can respond very successfully.

"In that case, with Braum still outside, Meiko will most likely pick Braum! But what ADC can a support pair with?!"

As one of the most professional commentators in the LPL, Remember's analysis makes a lot of sense.

Just as the words were about to fall, on the field...

EDG decisively locked in a hero as their fourth pick.

But not Bloom!
It's ADC Kai'Sa!

"Oh, so it's not about picking Braum first, then the ADC?! That leaves no support! So what support should Meiko pick?!"

After a moment's hesitation, SKT also picked their last two heroes.

Braum, the Heart of Freljord!
And the peerless Fiora!

At this point, SKT's entire roster is finalized.

Everyone had already guessed Braum as one of the two picks, but the final pick, Fiora, was honestly a bit unexpected.

Fiora is such a risky champion.

In regular ranked games, there are all sorts of Fiora pros, and all kinds of highlight reels are everywhere.

However, in professional matches, Fiora has few memorable moments, but quite a few memorable moments.

Khan, of course, falls into the latter category.

These people are also known as "Fiora fans".

However, with Fiora, Rek'Sai, and Syndra, SKT's top, mid, and jungle are incredibly strong!
Especially with this Fiora pick, the atmosphere instantly felt very tense!
They're stubborn, defiant, and just playing around.

"Wow! Fiora, Rek'Sai... Judging by this, SKT is going to go all out against EDG in the early to mid-game!"

I remember being very surprised by SKT's choice.

"Let's see how EDG responds! EDG's last pick was for the support position! That's a bit strange!"

"However, it's worth noting that there really aren't many good options for the support role right now!"

Guan Zeyuan was also very puzzled by EDG's choice: "Shouldn't they pick a support?! Or has Meiko been practicing some secret weapon lately?!"

"EDG's lineup is a bit lacking in damage. Galio's damage output is actually just so-so. Do you think Meiko might pick something like Brand?!"

Several commentators took turns analyzing the draft picks and bans on the field.

Meanwhile, viewers at the venue and in the live stream were also eagerly anticipating what hero EDG would choose for their fifth pick.

Suddenly, the camera switched to several EDG players.

As you can see, the players are having a heated discussion with their coach.

At this moment, Scout nodded very confidently.

The coach, however, still seemed somewhat hesitant.

It seems like they're having a bit of a problem with this last counter.

Finally, wait until the last few seconds.

EDG then revealed their fifth hero.

In the selection box for the fifth floor, an avatar appeared prominently:
Hello, bad guys!!

The Flower of Spirits—Nico!
A youthful and beautiful female voice rang out.

The audience erupted in cheers!
"what?!"

"Nico?!"

"Oh my god." The scene immediately erupted in an uproar.

Not to mention the audience, even the commentators were all wide-eyed and dumbfounded.

"Oh... Neeko?"

Guan Zeyuan was somewhat surprised when he saw the hero icon that EDG revealed for the fifth pick.

Immediately afterwards, EDG decisively locked in Neeko as their fifth pick!

"It's locked! EDG actually picked Neeko in their fifth pick! Oh my god?!"

Miller exclaimed in astonishment.

"Nieko?! Galio?!"

The commentators were excited.

"In that case, Galio isn't a mid laner, he's a support, and Neeko is the mid laner!"

At this moment, everyone suddenly realized what was going on.

"No wonder, when I looked at the camera just now, Scout was talking to the coach about something, turns out he was pulling off that ultimate swing!"

"Brother Zaozi spoke eloquently."

"Yes."

The doll nodded and then said, "This move was really unexpected; even SKT was fooled."

"In the second round of the ban/pick phase, we were determined to ban supports, but we ended up banning nothing!"

Neeko was only released at the beginning of the year.

However, this hero is also a bug king, no less so than Sylas.

After finally fixing most of the bugs, the version was no longer suitable for the competition.

After this minor buff, Neeko's strength is now fully capable of competing in professional matches.

"In that case, EDG's lineup has been completely revitalized!"

Guan Zeyuan stroked his chin and analyzed.

I originally thought it would be Jarvan IV, Galio, and Ornn in the top, mid, and jungle, but this combination is very strong at initiating team fights.

But the range is too short, making it difficult to get through the early game in lane.

However, at this moment, EDG made a divine move, with Galio as support and Neeko as mid laner!
This hidden, strategic maneuver revitalized EDG's lineup.

Neeko perfectly fits the current meta's requirements for mid laners: fast wave clear, high burst damage, strong ganking ability, and a significant impact in team fights.

Such a hero would be the dream partner for every jungler.

In team fights, whether Neeko initiates the fight or defends, she can potentially deal terrifying damage and control effects.

"Well, it all depends on how they perform in the upcoming matches. But like I always say, you can always trust Kshine!"

Guan Zeyuan said confidently.

The moment EDG locked onto Neeko on the fifth floor, it completely ignited the audience's emotions.

At this point, the second round of ban/pick for both sides has concluded.

The red team, EDG, has Ornn in the top lane, Jarvan IV in the jungle, Neeko in the mid lane, and Kai'Sa and Galio in the bot lane!
The blue side, SKT, consists of Fiora in the top lane, Rek'Sai in the jungle, Syndra in the mid lane, and Varus and Braum in the bot lane.

Immediately afterwards, a countdown to the match appeared on the big screen.

At the same time, the coaches from both sides went up to the center of the stage and shook hands with each other.

"The ban/pick phase of this match was incredibly exciting!"

During this break, I remarked, "Both sides have lineups that are very aggressive in the early game, and they've both gotten the lineups and systems that they're good at."

"SKT's lineup has very strong laning capabilities in all three lanes, and EDG may be at a slight disadvantage in the early laning phase."

"But EDG's lineup also has great synergy! They win team fights very well in the mid-game."

"Yes."

Guan Zeyuan nodded and continued, "EDG's Neeko's unexpected move and the fifth-floor lock-in of Neeko were quite surprising."

"On the other side, SKT's Khan daring to play Fiora is also a surprise to all of us! I believe this match will be very exciting!"

Several commentators were also analyzing the lineups of both sides.

The audience at the scene and in the live broadcast room suddenly understood after listening to the commentator's analysis.

They also gained a clearer understanding of the game situation.

Just like the commentator said.

EDG and SKT's player selections were quite unexpected, but they did get what they wanted.

On EDG's side, the jungler Jarvan IV and Neeko can easily synergize, and when combined with the support Galio, their synergy is also very good.

Especially after reaching level six, when everyone has their ultimate ability, invading the enemy jungle makes it easy to secure a kill.

At the same time, it can put a lot of pressure on the side lanes while also making it easy to tower dive.

They are extremely proactive!

However, correspondingly, EDG's lineup will definitely be slightly weaker in lane duels.

SKT's lineup consists entirely of lane-dominant champions: Syndra, Varus, and Fiora.

Especially Fiora in the top lane, with Grasp of the Undying, can easily bully Ornn.

Syndra and Rek'Sai's mid-jungle strength is in no way inferior to EDG's.

With the help of an excavator, it's also easy to perform a tower dive and secure a kill.

Moreover, SKT's lineup is very much in the LCK style. In the mid-to-late game, Fiora can split push, and EDG simply can't control her.

After all, not everyone is like Wang Yao, and this version of Ornn is not yet a tank version.

In this game, to avoid being overpowered, Maokai has been forced to ban Viktor and Jayce.

Therefore, this game will depend on the performance of both sides on the day.

"So, Zaozi, which team's lineup do you favor?"

Remember to jokingly look at Brother Zaozi beside you and ask.

"Well... I personally prefer EDG's lineup; they're invincible in team fights!"

Uz hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he should speak, but hesitated for a moment.

He still smiled and cracked a joke:

"And...and the Khan's Sword Maiden, you all know what I mean, she'll feed you in crucial moments, so the Khan can still be relied on!"

Upon hearing what Brother Zaozi said, the viewers in the live stream were initially stunned, but they quickly realized what he meant.

"Hahahahaha..."

"The Khan's Sword Maiden, those who know, must (wink) (wink)."

"I've noticed that I've never won a crucial game with Jayce or Fiora!"

"LOL, we're doomed, Comrade Khan's identity has been exposed too."

"I won't allow you to say that, otherwise Comrade Khan won't be able to remain in hiding."

"Hilarious! Wasn't Khan the one who messed up last year's MSI Mid-Season Invitational?!"

Just as the commentators were analyzing the situation, the director suddenly switched the camera.

The game has finished loading.

Immediately afterwards, ten summoners appeared in their own fountain.

The game has officially begun...

"Alright, viewers both at the venue and in the live broadcast room, the match has begun!"

"What you are seeing now is the semi-final match of the 2019 League of Legends MSI Mid-Season Invitational. The two teams competing are EDG from the LPL region and SKT from the LCK region!"

"This is the second game of EDG vs. SKT, a very crucial game. Summoners in the audience, please give EDG a big round of applause to cheer them on!"

I remember starting the show with great enthusiasm and generosity, stirring up the emotions of the viewers in front of the live stream.

Immediately afterwards, a barrage of comments flooded the live stream, just like a burst of enthusiastic applause and shouts from the audience.

"Ahhhhh!!"

"EDG! EDG! EDG!"

"Come on EDG!!"

"EDG, charge!"

"Go LPL! EDG! You have to win!!"

"Kshine, charge! You have to take SKT down!"

"LPL will win!!"

"...!"

Cheers and shouts rose and fell from the stands.

And the competition began amidst these cheers and shouts!

The moment the barrier in front of their own fountain disappeared, all ten players from both sides rushed out as quickly as possible after purchasing their equipment!
Wang Yao's prince in this game naturally uses Conqueror as his rune.

Generally speaking, there aren't many rune options for jungle Jarvan IV. Electrocute is a good choice, as it's easy for him to trigger; just use EQ to knock him up and then auto-attack.

With Electrocute, Jarvan IV's burst damage is even stronger, and if he's farmed up well, it's very easy for him to kill squishy enemy heroes.

But the Conqueror version is still too overpowered!

Not to mention the stacked attack power, once fully stacked, 10% of the damage will be converted into true damage and an equivalent amount of healing effect!
So fierce!
It can be described as a conquest alliance!

Then come Triumph, Healing Miracle; Alacrity increases attack speed by one point; Fatal Strike deals more damage to low-health enemies.

When facing squishy heroes, the prince can easily cripple them by using his EQ combo followed by his ultimate, greatly increasing the chance of finishing them off with a critical strike.

The secondary ligaments are the sudden impact and the eyeball collector.

The prince's EQ combo can trigger Sudden Impact's armor penetration effect, dealing more damage.

You can collect eyeball stacks by clearing wards and participating in kills to increase your adaptive attack power and enhance your damage output.

Meanwhile, the prince's starting items were chosen to be the Broadsword.

A Prince who learns the E skill at level 1 to increase attack speed has a high basic attack bonus. Combined with the Broadsword, his basic attacks deal an additional 35 magic damage, allowing him to quickly take down buffs with minimal damage.

The five EDG players quickly left the camp and followed the predetermined route to their designated positions in the jungle to begin their guard duty.

(End of this chapter)