@@raijinshin2791 this channel is farming likes and views with Faker videos. I love Faker to death but that I feel they have too many videos about faker.
@@kristiandelossantos9672 i think i came across a comment too about this talking about how they would make fsker videos after some meta video dies down
everyone played off faker perfectly, faker with the play and tower, zeus won his 1v1, gumas stop watch, kerias hostile takeover and bailout, oner with massive cc. Couldn't have been more perfect
This guy has the title "Unkillable Demon King", Won 4 Worlds, Playing for 11 Years, Have the most Legendary moments in League, Playing while being in Hall of Fame, Unbeaten by LPL, and dropped one of the coldest line in Esports ever "All roads lead to me." He can retire anytime and still be unbeaten by any player in records.
It's so much more than winning worlds 4 times! When you break down his history at Worlds he is: Champion 4 times, Finalist 2 times, Semi-finalist 2 times. He has attended Worlds 8 times and made a least semi-finals every single time. Even during his "lull" he was still qualifying and leading teams deep into the tournament with consistency. 75% rate of making the championship match is insane. XD
"All roads lead to me" is easily one of if not the coldest line not only in esports but in anything competitive IMO. Its up there with Kobe's "Job not finish"
It doesn’t matter if we have another player more “dominant” than faker in the coming years it just doesn’t matter. He has cemented himself as the GOAT. The impact he has had on the game is unparalleled. He has single handedly changed how people play the game. Anyone who has watched him from the very beginning when he was a rookie will remember his Riven days. I’ll never forget when even the casters couldn’t explain what he was doing. He found things in league of legends that people consider normal nowadays. Everybody knows about “auto canceling” but few remember that it was Faker who made it well known. He has left a mark on league so large that nobody will ever hold a candle to him and the day he retired League will be entering a new era.
That's what people often forget about so many of these great players. They are all great. so it ultimately comes down to the intangibles, and the impact that Faker had on the game is almost incomparable. Pretty much anyone, in any region, can happily cheer for him, possibly even against their own region. That's something that prolly isn't true of many, if any, other players right now, or possibly ever again.
Ruler wasn't kidding when he said that "Faker is this huge wall that i had to overcome". Faker clapped back with the "I'ma toss you with that same wall."
Same! I predicted them in 22 but after their 2023 summer season i got worried their level of performance had dropped so i predicted JDG. The irony of it all
i’ve never even played league, but for some reason was watching this match that day, when i saw that play i just knew something magical was happening, faker truly is the goat and the closest thing in esports we have to a household name
I haven't played League in YEARS, but I watched this match, if not live, then immediately after because of EPICSKILLSHOT. I hadn't been that invested in a League worlds since...ever.
This is the play of Worlds 2023, but IMO, It would have been better if you featured Guma's 1v2 against Ruler and 369, seeing that skirmish was so reliant on having frame perfect ping and almost zero latency in the network.
And you know what's the best part on that play? Was the teaser video before this game starts when Guma said "I'm not going to stop ruler, i want to crush him" AND OH YES HE DID CRUSH HIM
They show the clip of Faker flash/shuffle on two players in the river by dragon pit at about 10:50 but don't even mention that Oner a fraction of a second before flashes lengthways over an almost point blank Ashe arrow to be alongside Faker for the follow up. That was impressive on it's own.
yet partially wrong as the 1v1 wouldnt matter the outcome of the Game, but everything besides did. Zeus (Aatrox) forced Knight (Taliyah) into a 1v1 in the jungle. While Oners CC into Ruler (Varus) and Kanavi (Wukong) had 0 to no chance of escaping the play in general. Faker also put out the Azir passive so the tower assisted of killing the enemies. 369 (Renekton) Fought in the entire play against Gumayusi (Kalista) and Keria (Renata) Where Guma died but the Bailout has helped him to live. He stopwatched the bailout so he could survive if the team killed him. It was a 5 v 0 trade which allowed them to push the nexus.
@@kaiwenthe vid didnt mention it as a 1v1 of any sort though? it was pretty clear that it's a team play. they just mentioned that faker initiated the fight
i still love the comms after that play, the tone of guma's "wow... sanghyukie hyung..." even his teammates were in awe and relieved after that fight, they assumed it was lost. then he moves and oner full sends it.
Oner was without a doubt the MVP of the play, but Faker reacted to the play almost immediately. That reaction was so quick that it's probably the case that Faker had complete faith that Oner would land the engage and was already ready to just full send. Yeah, Oner deserves a lot of the praise for this, but Faker's faith and speed should be recognised too. And seeing as this video is about nothing but glazing Faker, it's kind of obvious why they just full sent the Faker glaze here.
Yeah. Oner's flash is like "no one makes the same mistake twice". He got the Ashe's arrow once, learned and reacted super quickly to avoid it. But still, if Faker didn't do the flash, Oner's one could have been the best one in that game.
10:54 Shows oner flash dogging Ashe r and pulling off a mega engage. But It was all faker, lmao. Oner played so well during that worlds he needs more credit.
Oner at Worlds 2022 and 2023 stealing Dragons, Barons, and outplaying with his ninja reactions. He is the best jungler they've ever had, I'd say he's better than Bengi while Faker is shotcalling.
@@GomaceSmiting has always been Bengi's kryptonite. He made up for it with his vision control and presence. Its kinda hard to compare the two since mechanics have evolved over the years. Oner is far better mechanically but Bengi has a way better resume. Bengi also has a better win percentage with faker but he did share time with Blank for a bit. Both have their moments in crucial games too
@@psy_99 bengi also played for lanes better he sometimes singlehandedly won marin games in top lane and dont forget why they called him the right hand of god playing insane in the 2v2 with faker
I don't play LoL at all but I know of Faker's reputation but never understood how/why he was so good. Out of all the videos I've seen trying to explain his gameplay this was by far the best. Thanks for a great in-depth explanation on the greatness of Faker :)
He had insane plays on almost all of the champions he played. From baron pit flash out DFG Ahri one shot to Ryu Zed to Leblanc's one shot and also the jukes, to Irelia's penta. On to the ninjas and giant golems, and Azir. And back to Riven. This man has done everything unthinkable in Solo Q and pro games.
That moment, the one thing that popped up on my mind was the "zone" in kuroko no basket. The way Oner followed up Faker's flash + ult to Ruler, Zeus' quick reaction to return, Guma and Keria buying as much time as possible by utilizing their champs skills and items. Damn, always gives me goosebumps. FAKER IS A GOAT FOR A REASON.
Faker said he'd toss them, and Oner trusted him. He didn't know how he was going to make it happen through a Flash from Ruler, but he trusted him all the same!
You're one of the good guys, my friend. Not one of those deluded herald elitists. Appreciate both games and its pro scene. Team T1 with Faker is my Team OG with Notail. The Kings. The Goats.
For me it's the opposite, playing dota since Dota 1 on WC3 and these 21 min videos about something like this makes me think there ain't any "cool" plays happening in LoL pro scene. There were already bigger brain outplays happening in Dota 1 over 15 years ago
@@davidkelly132 what you might or might not consider as "cool" is purely subjective to you if you're just talking based on what you think. If you don't know anything about LoL, that could also be another reason why. There are plenty of outplays performed in LoL before too. Also DotA and LoL can be nearly different as they are nearly similar. Different mechanics producing different results. Some outplays in DotA cant be performed in LoL and vice versa. Lastly, why are you comparing?
I love this channel to begin with, but this was one of your better videos by far. The freeze with the explanation of the state of the game was _really_ good.
What this video didn't mention was that Gen G - who won the LCK summer championship - was Korea's number 1 hope to win worlds. They won all 3 games in the Swiss rounds and looked really strong, then in the quarter finals they played a nail biting, 5 game silver scrapes series against LPL's (Chinese) #1 seed team in BLG eventually succumbing to them in the end. To make matters worse: KT Rolster, the #1 seed coming off the summer split also got stomped by JDG in the quarter finals, losing to them 3-1. So #1 seed KT and Gen G the winner of summer playoffs were both eliminated in the quarter finals, leaving T1 as the only team left for Korea but it looked very grim. So the semi finals was set. 3 strong chinese teams and Korea's last hope in T1. Although Korea is one of the strongest regions It really felt like they were against the odds during this worlds. Winning it all seemed so slim because T1 faced a monster in JDG who won both splits plus MSI. JDG won all 3 games, going undefeated in the Swiss Round and lost only one game to KT in the quarter finals. This is what made it a legendary performance by Faker and T1. They were really Korea's last hope and they overcame it all. 💪
The correct translation from Faker is: "All roads [HAVE TO] GO THROUGH ME." In other words, if any group wants to be the champion, they have to go through Faker first. I've always been bothered by the fact that no one bothered to correct the translation from Faker's response to Ruler's statement at 2023 World's promo.
The context around this play truly is remarkable... the whole setup leading to this one moment is pure magic. The golden road narrative... the facing ruler who happened to be back on varus for this game... coming back after their 2022 defeat having learnt from their mistakes and showing insane composure even when they were 4k gold down and backs against the wall. The trust in this play and the nerve to even go for it... some people will say that it's just a simple flash but I'll never get over the magic of it. The stars aligned in this tournament and the fact that it was Fakers return to glory after Ruler having ended it the first time... This is when I started to believe that someone truly is writing the script because it's literally a movie ending. This truly is the greatest flash in league history, I don't care what anyone says, the narrative is far too strong lol.
19:00 is definition of NA region, most are too scared of the "risky" play and taking blame and being a hashtag, so it seems logically better to be the person "who didn't int" rather than being the person who "struck out swinging"
Faker’s flash on knight’s ahri as galio probably tops this one. 3v4 fight in a game 5 Worlds finals with baron up and probably whoever wins that fight wins worlds and faker clutched it like never before
that series showcased t1's talent in full potential with everybody basically canyon gapping their matchups. Ill never forget that 1v2 guma did in the middle of a team fight. or that oner flashing the ashe ult to engage... insanity
The fact that Faker knew Ruler was going to react his ult with flash, and predicted that by auto attacking to simulate an ult channeling, then flashing and ulting... It's honestly insane.
Faker is the only member of the roster who was born in the 90s, the rest are born in the 2000s Zeus - 2004 Oner - 2002 Faker - 1996 Gumayusi - 2002 Keria - 2002
Great explanation on tactics and mechanics that amateur players don't see or understand. Can't wait to see breakdown of Faker plays of Worlds 2024 and T1 5th World Championship.
Every time I see plays from this semis, it gives me goosebumps. T1's mental was on point during this Worlds...I was on the edge of my seat watching every game they played. They pulled through and they finally got what they worked for, for so long. I sometimes worry about them, especially in the current LCK season...but seeing plays like this makes me feel a little more at ease. Just like Azir said "Trust in Me", so i shall.
No matter if he fails to protect his crown this season, he already cemented his name. Hell, he could already retire and people will still have his plays in review.
Yea weird narrative to talk about how t1 fledgling couldn’t do it like oner wasn’t the consensus mvp for the entire tournament. They all were best in their role that tourney.
@@oreoyo5639 he wasnt tho it was Zeus for a reason, thats why he got an MVP skin, it wasnt just for finals, it was overall, JG does do more for the team but Zeus stats were crazy, he literally won lane in almost every game by a lot
@@minhanhle4027 Nah thats just cope, JG does more for the team but Zeus stats were too high to ignore. He won lane in almost every game by a lot they even target banned him a ton
Actually this Seminfinal had 3 of the greatest flashes Oner flashing over the Arrow 10:55 Of course Flaker predicting Rulers Flash 13:00 And Guma's Reaction 15:40 (not the "best" flash by any means, but game-losing if failed)
Absolutely loved this breakdown. The story, the production quality, the editing and the fact that I've played a bunch of League (I've never played CS or any of the games like that.) Had me on the edge of my seat.
I think at this point, no matter how the game evolves or what new player powerhouses emerge, Faker's ability to be both a solo playmaker and the solid rock for his team to fall back on make him nigh insurmountable in terms of legacy and skill. Massive kudos to him and his team.
It's crazy, that used to be Marin, the older more mature player who may not necessary win lane but will make the correct map call whether it's split pushing or TPs to win the game
15:40 this flash will forever be remembered by everyone who understands that if guma didn’t reacted fast to that arrow the whole game would be different
When i watched that game. Around the point when T1 starts faltering and getting picked off one by one. In my head, i knew Faker will try something to get back to the game. When Ashe’s ult is in cooldown, I also saw the angle that Faker can initiate however I don’t know if they can do it right. But when the moment i doubt they will do it. Faker, like a madman initiated that play and literally blew my mind and literally shout “ i knew it” . That play so clean that gave me goosebumps.
Faker is clearly a brilliant leader! The way his team trusts him and his plays but also seems to be reassured by him when the pressure is mounting, its not just a good player being good for his team, its a great person being a great leader for his friends
Faker really is the single greatest esports goat, he sits at the top alone, I don’t play league but his legacy as a league player is absolutely incredible
You can't forget that T1 was the last remaining Korean team remaining while worlds were being held in Korea. Having beat BLG and LNG beforehand they still had the rest of the LPL to beat as Korea's last hope. To me, it's just crazy how many things lined up perfectly for Worlds 2023.
It's experience and awareness he auto'd flash even without the knock back ruler knew he was dead it's a checkmate angle, keria and, oner was also a good backup from that play.
"All roads lead to me" will probably be the coldest thing ever said in esports
Guess what only FAKER can say that... 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Till faker drops another one liner when he wins his 5th one
some roads lead to me
-poby the goat 😂
Honestly, it might be the coldest line ever spoken in competition.
@kaminoyami30 lol poby is The Killable Demon prince 🤴
a 21 minute video for a FLASH is CRAZY, nobody else but the goat deserves that.
Somehow they also did the same for a Ceb Axe Blink Taunt moment, 21 mins long video. 😂
well it turns out they mliked the goat
@@raijinshin2791 this channel is farming likes and views with Faker videos. I love Faker to death but that I feel they have too many videos about faker.
@@kristiandelossantos9672 i think i came across a comment too about this talking about how they would make fsker videos after some meta video dies down
I get your point but it's not just a flash it's a turn of the tide of the game and a turn of the series in general
Azir also saying the line "Trust in me" as faker goes in just adds to the goosebumps
As if League itself wanted him to win.
Azir himself trusted faker
@@katanaz7124ROFL!
that's nuts
that why riot nerf azir :(
And the fact that Azir during the shuffle said the voice line "Trust in me" just makes it even more of a cinematic moment.
i didnt even realize till you mentioned it, that gave me chills....
Faker says I’ll toss him, goes in Azir says trust me. If faker is t just Azir at this point i don’t even know anymore lmao
everyone played off faker perfectly, faker with the play and tower, zeus won his 1v1, gumas stop watch, kerias hostile takeover and bailout, oner with massive cc. Couldn't have been more perfect
Honestly the timing from Oner was so clean when I first saw it live, I though oneR did the outplay xD
@@wickedblessed2547 his flash engage over the ashe arrow earlier was absolutely disgusting he has insane game knowledge
thank you for the break down, I don't really play league so i couldnt really catch what was happening
@@GhostMan407 i paused the stream and rewinded it at least 3 times before rewatching the replay a bunch of times. It was super clutch
if you listen to the comms, Faker is calling out the whole play like 10 seconds before. That's why everyone is so ready to perfectly follow up on it.
This guy has the title "Unkillable Demon King", Won 4 Worlds, Playing for 11 Years, Have the most Legendary moments in League, Playing while being in Hall of Fame, Unbeaten by LPL, and dropped one of the coldest line in Esports ever "All roads lead to me." He can retire anytime and still be unbeaten by any player in records.
It's so much more than winning worlds 4 times! When you break down his history at Worlds he is: Champion 4 times, Finalist 2 times, Semi-finalist 2 times. He has attended Worlds 8 times and made a least semi-finals every single time. Even during his "lull" he was still qualifying and leading teams deep into the tournament with consistency. 75% rate of making the championship match is insane. XD
zip his pants up when your finished lil bro
@@schroecat1 like i said to the other guy as well, zip his pants up when your finished lil bro
@@DestinationX85 Na no need, i'll never be finished with him. Its cool though you can watch big bro.
@@DestinationX85 yeah sure, retada ml players opinions doesn't count.
I like to call this play "All Roads Lead to Me."
Alternate Name: 6 year Azir Shuffle
everyone calls that
The roads but when poby uses it it becomes the sidewalk
@@kiyousuke999Some roads still lead to him
@kiyousuke999 the killable demon king/prince
"All roads lead to me" is easily one of if not the coldest line not only in esports but in anything competitive IMO. Its up there with Kobe's "Job not finish"
Or curry's "You don't want to see us next year."
This years's "prove it" vs GENG was cold af as well, the writers do be having him spit mad bars
It doesn’t matter if we have another player more “dominant” than faker in the coming years it just doesn’t matter. He has cemented himself as the GOAT. The impact he has had on the game is unparalleled. He has single handedly changed how people play the game. Anyone who has watched him from the very beginning when he was a rookie will remember his Riven days. I’ll never forget when even the casters couldn’t explain what he was doing. He found things in league of legends that people consider normal nowadays. Everybody knows about “auto canceling” but few remember that it was Faker who made it well known. He has left a mark on league so large that nobody will ever hold a candle to him and the day he retired League will be entering a new era.
the legendary qss zed
That's what people often forget about so many of these great players. They are all great. so it ultimately comes down to the intangibles, and the impact that Faker had on the game is almost incomparable. Pretty much anyone, in any region, can happily cheer for him, possibly even against their own region. That's something that prolly isn't true of many, if any, other players right now, or possibly ever again.
I have seen it so many times but I still get goosebumps....
In that moment, Azir actually utters the voice line "Trust in me."
Poetry and Symphony.
Ruler wasn't kidding when he said that "Faker is this huge wall that i had to overcome".
Faker clapped back with the "I'ma toss you with that same wall."
That was over in a matter of seconds good lord that was a good play 😭
The one year when I didn't predict T1 as the champs in Pick 'Ems and they won. Pain.
Please dont predict them again bro. I want them to win again hahahaha
Same! I predicted them in 22 but after their 2023 summer season i got worried their level of performance had dropped so i predicted JDG. The irony of it all
@@haikaltaufik7571 Nah, it's KT this year. Just you watch! XD
@@schroecat1 This aged well
@@dann5740 True. XD
i’ve never even played league, but for some reason was watching this match that day, when i saw that play i just knew something magical was happening, faker truly is the goat and the closest thing in esports we have to a household name
I haven't played League in YEARS, but I watched this match, if not live, then immediately after because of EPICSKILLSHOT. I hadn't been that invested in a League worlds since...ever.
This is the play of Worlds 2023, but IMO, It would have been better if you featured Guma's 1v2 against Ruler and 369, seeing that skirmish was so reliant on having frame perfect ping and almost zero latency in the network.
Is this the one in the mid-lane at the bottom river entrance? If so, I've seen that broken down in another video. Epic outplay by Gumayusi.
That play from Gumayusi deserves another video
all of them were insane at worlds. They made it feel like you need all 5 to be at the absolute peak of the game to win worlds.
And you know what's the best part on that play? Was the teaser video before this game starts when Guma said "I'm not going to stop ruler, i want to crush him" AND OH YES HE DID CRUSH HIM
They show the clip of Faker flash/shuffle on two players in the river by dragon pit at about 10:50 but don't even mention that Oner a fraction of a second before flashes lengthways over an almost point blank Ashe arrow to be alongside Faker for the follow up. That was impressive on it's own.
This one was pretty informative, appreciate it!
yet partially wrong as the 1v1 wouldnt matter the outcome of the Game, but everything besides did.
Zeus (Aatrox) forced Knight (Taliyah) into a 1v1 in the jungle. While Oners CC into Ruler (Varus) and Kanavi (Wukong) had 0 to no chance of escaping the play in general. Faker also put out the Azir passive so the tower assisted of killing the enemies. 369 (Renekton) Fought in the entire play against Gumayusi (Kalista) and Keria (Renata) Where Guma died but the Bailout has helped him to live. He stopwatched the bailout so he could survive if the team killed him. It was a 5 v 0 trade which allowed them to push the nexus.
@@kaiwenthe vid didnt mention it as a 1v1 of any sort though? it was pretty clear that it's a team play. they just mentioned that faker initiated the fight
i still love the comms after that play, the tone of guma's "wow... sanghyukie hyung..."
even his teammates were in awe and relieved after that fight, they assumed it was lost. then he moves and oner full sends it.
there is just no way you are praising Faker for the play on 10:50.
Absolute crazy stuff from Oner flashing over an arrrow, holy
Oner was without a doubt the MVP of the play, but Faker reacted to the play almost immediately. That reaction was so quick that it's probably the case that Faker had complete faith that Oner would land the engage and was already ready to just full send. Yeah, Oner deserves a lot of the praise for this, but Faker's faith and speed should be recognised too. And seeing as this video is about nothing but glazing Faker, it's kind of obvious why they just full sent the Faker glaze here.
Yeah. Oner's flash is like "no one makes the same mistake twice". He got the Ashe's arrow once, learned and reacted super quickly to avoid it. But still, if Faker didn't do the flash, Oner's one could have been the best one in that game.
10:54 Shows oner flash dogging Ashe r and pulling off a mega engage. But It was all faker, lmao. Oner played so well during that worlds he needs more credit.
Oner at Worlds 2022 and 2023 stealing Dragons, Barons, and outplaying with his ninja reactions. He is the best jungler they've ever had, I'd say he's better than Bengi while Faker is shotcalling.
@@GomaceSmiting has always been Bengi's kryptonite. He made up for it with his vision control and presence.
Its kinda hard to compare the two since mechanics have evolved over the years. Oner is far better mechanically but Bengi has a way better resume. Bengi also has a better win percentage with faker but he did share time with Blank for a bit. Both have their moments in crucial games too
Just remember Bengi is Oner's coach
yeah man, oner and gumayusi went crazy that series
@@psy_99 bengi also played for lanes better he sometimes singlehandedly won marin games in top lane and dont forget why they called him the right hand of god playing insane in the 2v2 with faker
19:07 "Hesitation is defeat" reworded
That intro was fire!
This channel needs to pay T1 for how much they milk T1 and Faker (not that I'm complaining, these are like the only vids I watch)
I wish they appreciated the plays made by the other T1 members as well. They all played so well in worlds last year.
I don't play LoL at all but I know of Faker's reputation but never understood how/why he was so good. Out of all the videos I've seen trying to explain his gameplay this was by far the best. Thanks for a great in-depth explanation on the greatness of Faker :)
That engaged moment of Azir and saying his line " TRUST IN ME!" bro literally goosebumps
"That's for 2017" Same mirror spot, same champion that ended SKTs Reign coincidence is a scary thing xd
He had insane plays on almost all of the champions he played. From baron pit flash out DFG Ahri one shot to Ryu Zed to Leblanc's one shot and also the jukes, to Irelia's penta. On to the ninjas and giant golems, and Azir. And back to Riven. This man has done everything unthinkable in Solo Q and pro games.
Tbh, That’s the greatest play in League ever.
I’ve seen, all, this one… no matter how much time I watch this play it gives me the chills.
That moment, the one thing that popped up on my mind was the "zone" in kuroko no basket. The way Oner followed up Faker's flash + ult to Ruler, Zeus' quick reaction to return, Guma and Keria buying as much time as possible by utilizing their champs skills and items. Damn, always gives me goosebumps. FAKER IS A GOAT FOR A REASON.
Making a Zone for all of your teammates.❤️🔥 the "Game Maker".
Faker said he'd toss them, and Oner trusted him. He didn't know how he was going to make it happen through a Flash from Ruler, but he trusted him all the same!
idk if my words is valid, but as a Dota player for 10 years, Faker never fails to amaze me
That's alright, we forgive you. DotA has a pretty great esports scene too. Just watch more Worlds. XD
You're one of the good guys, my friend. Not one of those deluded herald elitists. Appreciate both games and its pro scene. Team T1 with Faker is my Team OG with Notail. The Kings. The Goats.
For me it's the opposite, playing dota since Dota 1 on WC3 and these 21 min videos about something like this makes me think there ain't any "cool" plays happening in LoL pro scene. There were already bigger brain outplays happening in Dota 1 over 15 years ago
@@davidkelly132 what you might or might not consider as "cool" is purely subjective to you if you're just talking based on what you think. If you don't know anything about LoL, that could also be another reason why. There are plenty of outplays performed in LoL before too.
Also DotA and LoL can be nearly different as they are nearly similar. Different mechanics producing different results. Some outplays in DotA cant be performed in LoL and vice versa.
Lastly, why are you comparing?
I love this channel to begin with, but this was one of your better videos by far. The freeze with the explanation of the state of the game was _really_ good.
What this video didn't mention was that Gen G - who won the LCK summer championship - was Korea's number 1 hope to win worlds. They won all 3 games in the Swiss rounds and looked really strong, then in the quarter finals they played a nail biting, 5 game silver scrapes series against
LPL's (Chinese) #1 seed team in BLG eventually succumbing to them in the end.
To make matters worse: KT Rolster, the #1 seed coming off the summer split also got stomped by JDG in the quarter finals, losing to them 3-1.
So #1 seed KT and Gen G the winner of summer playoffs were both eliminated in the quarter finals, leaving T1 as the only team left for Korea but it looked very grim.
So the semi finals was set. 3 strong chinese teams and Korea's last hope in T1. Although Korea is one of the strongest regions It really felt like they were against the odds during this worlds. Winning it all seemed so slim because T1 faced a monster in JDG who won both splits plus MSI.
JDG won all 3 games, going undefeated in the Swiss Round and lost only one game to KT in the quarter finals.
This is what made it a legendary performance by Faker and T1. They were really Korea's last hope and they overcame it all. 💪
The correct translation from Faker is: "All roads [HAVE TO] GO THROUGH ME." In other words, if any group wants to be the champion, they have to go through Faker first. I've always been bothered by the fact that no one bothered to correct the translation from Faker's response to Ruler's statement at 2023 World's promo.
I mean to go through him the road has to lead to him.
The context around this play truly is remarkable... the whole setup leading to this one moment is pure magic. The golden road narrative... the facing ruler who happened to be back on varus for this game... coming back after their 2022 defeat having learnt from their mistakes and showing insane composure even when they were 4k gold down and backs against the wall. The trust in this play and the nerve to even go for it... some people will say that it's just a simple flash but I'll never get over the magic of it. The stars aligned in this tournament and the fact that it was Fakers return to glory after Ruler having ended it the first time...
This is when I started to believe that someone truly is writing the script because it's literally a movie ending. This truly is the greatest flash in league history, I don't care what anyone says, the narrative is far too strong lol.
19:00 is definition of NA region, most are too scared of the "risky" play and taking blame and being a hashtag, so it seems logically better to be the person "who didn't int" rather than being the person who "struck out swinging"
theScore when they have no ideas.
QUICKLY! Break the Faker did something glass
I was going to reply the same stuff, but then i just bet someone would comment first. I am correct
the analysis of the play was actually good tho.
@@tachyons168the guy probably just league player toxicity syndrome, theScore's main target of these vids aren't hardcore league fans anyway.
@@dysxxvii yeah
@@tachyons168 It is good
Faker’s flash on knight’s ahri as galio probably tops this one. 3v4 fight in a game 5 Worlds finals with baron up and probably whoever wins that fight wins worlds and faker clutched it like never before
“Faker refuses to lose” that line is cold af
that series showcased t1's talent in full potential with everybody basically canyon gapping their matchups. Ill never forget that 1v2 guma did in the middle of a team fight. or that oner flashing the ashe ult to engage... insanity
That's for 2017 b-
lmao best comment
Ruler might become the next Ryu. That Azir flash is going to be replayed every time Faker is mentioned until the end of eternity.
You know what they say: If you no gap, no race.
Something like that, at least.
If u no longer for the gap ur no longer racing. I think it is
@@balo1948 haha I know. I was just making a joke because it's kind of an overused quote 🤣
uhm what? maybe remember the line before making a fool of yourself. 🤣🤣🤣
The fact that Faker knew Ruler was going to react his ult with flash, and predicted that by auto attacking to simulate an ult channeling, then flashing and ulting... It's honestly insane.
Faker is the only member of the roster who was born in the 90s, the rest are born in the 2000s
Zeus - 2004
Oner - 2002
Faker - 1996
Gumayusi - 2002
Keria - 2002
I mean, if you are going to have just 1 veteran on your team, lol.
Great explanation on tactics and mechanics that amateur players don't see or understand. Can't wait to see breakdown of Faker plays of Worlds 2024 and T1 5th World Championship.
Every time I see plays from this semis, it gives me goosebumps. T1's mental was on point during this Worlds...I was on the edge of my seat watching every game they played. They pulled through and they finally got what they worked for, for so long.
I sometimes worry about them, especially in the current LCK season...but seeing plays like this makes me feel a little more at ease. Just like Azir said "Trust in Me", so i shall.
No matter if he fails to protect his crown this season, he already cemented his name. Hell, he could already retire and people will still have his plays in review.
Not enough credit to oner and guma
And Zeus, he got MVP for a reason
Yea weird narrative to talk about how t1 fledgling couldn’t do it like oner wasn’t the consensus mvp for the entire tournament. They all were best in their role that tourney.
@@GLOSSz Zeus got final MVP tho, he is the best player in the Final. MVP was discarded since 2017 we all knew why
@@oreoyo5639 he wasnt tho it was Zeus for a reason, thats why he got an MVP skin, it wasnt just for finals, it was overall, JG does do more for the team but Zeus stats were crazy, he literally won lane in almost every game by a lot
@@minhanhle4027 Nah thats just cope, JG does more for the team but Zeus stats were too high to ignore. He won lane in almost every game by a lot they even target banned him a ton
Actually this Seminfinal had 3 of the greatest flashes
Oner flashing over the Arrow 10:55
Of course Flaker predicting Rulers Flash 13:00
And Guma's Reaction 15:40 (not the "best" flash by any means, but game-losing if failed)
Absolutely loved this breakdown. The story, the production quality, the editing and the fact that I've played a bunch of League (I've never played CS or any of the games like that.) Had me on the edge of my seat.
a 21 one minute video for the greatest flash in league of legends ? YES !
0:55 rat was featured hahahahahahaha
SALLY HAHAHAAUHA
watching 30 seconds after the videos released, greatest youtube homepage reload in my history
gives me chills everytime that clip played man.. that is the goat move indeed
My favorite faker play is when he headbutted the wall 3 times. Incredible cooldown reduction build.
give sound department a raise holy shit!
I think at this point, no matter how the game evolves or what new player powerhouses emerge, Faker's ability to be both a solo playmaker and the solid rock for his team to fall back on make him nigh insurmountable in terms of legacy and skill. Massive kudos to him and his team.
It's crazy, that used to be Marin, the older more mature player who may not necessary win lane but will make the correct map call whether it's split pushing or TPs to win the game
And this is the play that everyone single mid laner and top laner started playing azir in solo queue and it was CRAZY!!!!!
"Frontline warrior to general" sounds like a great description of Faker's career.
"All roads lead to me" will always be my favorite line.
Im glad I watched this live cause its one of those "you have to be there" moment.
"trust in me!"
-azir
I am a simple man, I watch video glazing Faker, I cry. That's my GOAT.
Those analytic ainmations are a neat addition. I like those. Keep em coming.
Some roads lead to him but most of them are under construction.
*Poby
then 1 year later Faker goes.... "And I'll do it again"
15:40 this flash will forever be remembered by everyone who understands that if guma didn’t reacted fast to that arrow the whole game would be different
True, but pros are expected to be able to make those flashes. He wasn't under any other immediate pressure, just attacking the baron buffed minions.
Esports is an anime in itself…
When i watched that game. Around the point when T1 starts faltering and getting picked off one by one. In my head, i knew Faker will try something to get back to the game. When Ashe’s ult is in cooldown, I also saw the angle that Faker can initiate however I don’t know if they can do it right. But when the moment i doubt they will do it. Faker, like a madman initiated that play and literally blew my mind and literally shout “ i knew it” . That play so clean that gave me goosebumps.
Faker is clearly a brilliant leader! The way his team trusts him and his plays but also seems to be reassured by him when the pressure is mounting, its not just a good player being good for his team, its a great person being a great leader for his friends
That took years of pain to overcome to learn a new trick, before only a mere unkillable demon, now the king of control discipline.
Hope you are doing the 2nd version of this video for Worlds 2024!
Bro watching the Galaxy shutdown in 2017 was a pivotal moment in my league career and a core memory for me.
Literally got chills constantly watching this video, the lore and the skill is just unmatched
When I watched this LIVE I swear I had an adrenaline rush
When you live in NA and have no chance at seeing your region win an international title, at least you can still cheer for Faker!
It's been almost a year and I still cant stop reliving this moment damn.
2:23 ruler surviving that, great teamwork
Late game Lulu for you.
Does anyone know what song is playing in background between min 08:59 and 10:09 of the video please? @theScore esports. Thx!
Faker really is the single greatest esports goat, he sits at the top alone, I don’t play league but his legacy as a league player is absolutely incredible
I think Zeus' performance at worlds 2023 was really under appreciated. He performed SOOO well on Aatrox, Gwen, and Yone
Even Azir was moved by Faker locked in state… dude said “Trust in Me” without wanting to say it 🥶🥶🥶🥶
You can't forget that T1 was the last remaining Korean team remaining while worlds were being held in Korea. Having beat BLG and LNG beforehand they still had the rest of the LPL to beat as Korea's last hope. To me, it's just crazy how many things lined up perfectly for Worlds 2023.
Chop Chop, TheScore Esports, We need another Faker Documentary!
A saying such as, "All roads lead to me" on a team-effort based game and him justifying it just shows that he is undoubtedly the GOAT.
22 minute video on a single flash in league of legends ive officially seen it all
Promoting merch on your website with 1 star review is pretty bold
So Epic! More vids like this please
"ILL TOSS THEM"
and with these words, it was over.
Faker literally said, "I'll pass them over to/for you" to them, and he hekkin delivered😭💕
It's experience and awareness he auto'd flash even without the knock back ruler knew he was dead it's a checkmate angle, keria and, oner was also a good backup from that play.
10:51 "Faker is here to stabilize them"
- Oner does the craziest flash in engage
“I’ll toss them” goes so hard what a legend
Even though cloud soul didnt synergize well, I do believe that 20% ms is why he was able to gain that postioning for the flash ult 🤯
Thescoreesports know how to turn it on with these segments; from OG to T1, GOAT to GOAT, they know where to find where every second counts!!!
"Wow that was straight fire." - Keria 2023
i still cry when i see this series, been a fan of faker for a decade+ its hard not to feel emotional.
On my feed afther Worlds 2024, it gives me chills...
Watching it live was insane