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The League of Legends World Championship begins on October 16, with Hanwha Life Esports, Gen.G, and Bilibili Gaming emerging as the top three favorites based on global power rankings as of October 12. These teams have frequently competed against one another throughout the year.
Each frontrunner faces distinct hurdles. Hanwha Life Esports must stabilize its performance due to extreme fluctuations in its high-aggression playstyle. Gen.G is tasked with overcoming its recurring history of poor performance during the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Bilibili Gaming faces internal friction, with reports of players deviating from coaching staff strategies and draft plans.
Other teams remain significant threats. T1, despite ranking fifth, is noted for its tendency to improve during the World Championship. Additionally, AL and Dplus KIA are considered dark horses capable of disrupting the expected hierarchy, with the latter having secured a victory at the Esports World Cup in July.
The tournament outcome remains highly anticipated, particularly regarding whether the LCK can secure its fifth consecutive championship title. Success for the top contenders will depend on their ability to address these specific internal weaknesses during the event.
