Faker and T1 have clinched a momentous spot in the League of Legends Worlds 2023 grand final by convincingly defeating JD Gaming 3-1 in a captivating semifinal showdown.
The renowned “Golden Road” for JD Gaming, representing China, has come to an end as the perceived favorites for the League of Legends Worlds 2023, Faker’s T1, sealed their fate with a 3-1 victory in a highly engaging semifinal.
With this triumph, fans in attendance can rally behind a home team in the grand show scheduled for next weekend. T1, the second seed from the LCK, will grace the stage for the final time on Sunday morning, aiming to secure the coveted Summoner’s Cup.
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This marks T1’s sixth appearance in a Worlds final, and the powerhouse Korean organization is determined to clinch its fourth major trophy since its inception over a decade ago, formerly known as SK Telecom T1. Faker, in pursuit of his fourth Summoner’s Cup, displayed sublime prowess in the series against JDG.
T1 top laner Zeus expressed his determination on stage, referencing the heartbreaking loss the team experienced in last year’s Worlds final against DRX. Despite taking DRX to five games, T1 fell short. Now, facing Weibo Gaming in the final, T1 is ready to meet their fourth consecutive LPL team.
T1’s journey at its home Worlds has been monumental, requiring victories over every LPL seed to reach the final. JDG, the toughest challenge as LPL’s top seed, was dismantled by T1 in the series opener.
The third game saw Keria’s Renata Glasc pivotal to T1’s initiative, contributing to all but one of the squad’s 18 kills as the home crowd fervently supported their team. Faker’s remarkable Azir Flash into ultimate combo further solidified T1’s dominance.
In a total viewership of 4,308,901, this semifinal became the second-highest viewership for a League professional series in esports history, according to stats from Esports Charts. While surpassing 2022’s peak record of just over 5.1 million concurrents will be a challenge, the anticipation for the ultimate League series couldn’t be higher.
Zeus conveyed his determination: “Around this time after Worlds finals, I left with so many regrets. This time, I want to make sure I leave no regrets behind.” The grand final between Faker’s T1 and Weibo is set to kick off at 3 am CT on Nov. 19.
After watching this series, one line stuck with me the most.
“Ruler, you must not forget: All roads lead to me.” – Faker
