The Hopeful Dream for HLE: A Major Contribution to Their Struggles
In a highly anticipated match against DK, a prominent team in the Regular Seasons 2025, HLE faced significant challenges, especially after suffering a defeat against Gen.G at the start of week 8. Despite this, DK has consistently demonstrated their resilience throughout the season, proving to be a formidable opponent. However, HLE may still have a chance if their players can perform at their peak, particularly standout player Viper.
Viper has always been viewed as an essential player for HLE, consistently achieving the highest performance levels among his teammates and compared to other AD carries in the LCK. However, in a decisive moment during the match, Viper’s questionable decision-making led to significant consequences, as he distanced himself from the team formation, exposing himself to attacks from ShowMaker and Aiming. Unsurprisingly, Viper’s miscalculation resulted in HLE’s failure during a critical combat situation.
This difficult moment for Viper significantly impacted HLE’s performance and left fans stunned. It also served as a reminder of the critical role Viper plays; without him, HLE faced an immediate downfall, highlighting the team’s dependency on their star player.
Is HLE at Risk of Losing Their Position to T1?
With such a poor performance, Viper not only contributed to HLE’s struggles but also inadvertently assisted T1. In the match that followed, T1 easily defeated DN Freecs. This puts additional pressure on HLE as T1 is eager to claim the second position if the opportunity arises, especially as they prepare for the upcoming Road to MSI.
As the season progresses, HLE will face T1 again in the final match of the regular season. If T1 continues their strong performances as they have shown in recent matches, HLE’s chances of success will be quite low, especially considering T1’s current adaptability and high-level play.
