The Future of T1 According to World Champion Doinb
After concluding their journey in the LPL, former World Champion Doinb has started livestreaming again, captivating the League of Legends community with engaging content. Recently, he shared his thoughts on a trending drama that has caught the attention of League of Legends fans – the situation surrounding T1 and Gumayusi – Smash. Doinb has made it clear that he firmly believes Gumayusi will return.
Specifically, Doinb stated, “There is no longer a viable meta. Therefore, I am not sure about other players, but 100% Gumayusi will return. This will not affect us (NIP) at all. Currently, Ashe could potentially be the only ADC that could play according to the 2 ADC strategy in the current meta.”
This sentiment is shared by many T1 fans, especially with the news that Riot intends to eliminate the current meta. Although T1 had ascended to the World Championship with this strategy, it appears they will need a strong ADC to contend with the evolving landscape. In 2024, they had Zeus and Gumayusi. However, T1’s rookie – Smash – might only be able to contribute when playing the “one ADC” style.
Gumayusi himself can fully utilize this strategy. The bot lane duo helped T1 secure victories and was a crucial turning point that Faker referred to as “the strongest part of T1 currently.”
Fans Can’t Predict What’s Next for T1
In reality, everyone has seen Smash’s performance during the time he replaced Gumayusi in the LCK Cup 2025, and T1 is becoming increasingly clearer. Alongside recent dramas, T1 fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the ADC who can help them secure two consecutive World Championship titles.
Regardless of the decisions made, ultimately, they rest in the hands of T1’s management. The regular seasons are critical, and how T1’s 2025 season unfolds will depend on the decisions made in the near future.
