Keria Explains the “Daring Play” That Helped T1 Secure Victory
T1’s position in the League of Legends professional environment often faces challenges due to significant financial constraints. Therefore, players must be selective in their strategies if they wish to avoid wasting their limited resources. However, during the first match of the recent showdown between T1 and Gen.G, Keria made a highly situational choice by opting for Mikael’s Crucible as his first item. This decision raised eyebrows among experts, prompting discussions about the rationale behind such a choice.
Keria elaborated on his “daring play,” revealing that he was inspired while watching JDG’s support, Missing, use the item effectively in his matches. “A few weeks ago, I watched the LPL and saw Missing use this item as his first choice, which encouraged me to apply it in a few practice matches. The results were quite good, as this item allowed for better positioning against aggressive teams, fitting my playstyle perfectly, so I decided to pick Mikael’s Crucible in this match,” Keria shared.
Reflecting on the struggles against Gen.G, particularly with champions like Elise, Varus, and Maokai, many viewers recognized Mikael’s Crucible as a significant advantage. Keria’s Poppy charged into Gen.G’s formation, creating challenges for the opposing team while also highlighting the effectiveness of the item. It was evident that when Keria attracted too many dangerous abilities from Gen.G without being punished, his team could capitalize on the situation.
Ruler’s Disappointment Before T1 Adds Salt to the Wound
It is essential to recognize that over the past two years, Ruler and Missing have been close allies during their time at JDG. Moreover, Missing is currently soaring high with the JDG roster, while Ruler faces a painful defeat against T1. Thus, when Keria shared his bold move, which he learned from Missing, Ruler’s disappointment seemed to intensify.
While tensions are running high, the support team is currently working alongside Ruler. Duro is also preparing for a tough matchup. This situation has left fans with the impression that Ruler is feeling quite “down” after the loss to T1. If Duro speaks about Gen.G’s performance, it may be challenging to improve their playoff atmosphere, especially with teams like DK, T1, and HLE quickly gaining momentum.
