Top Ten Legends in League of Legends
Online gaming has become a vital aspect of modern-day entertainment, and League of Legends is one game that has remained popular over the years. With a whopping 115 champions to choose from, players have their favorites, and some have become legendary in the game. Here are the top ten Legends ever to grace the battleground of League of Legends.
#1 Faker’s Zed Masterclass
Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as Faker, is one of the most celebrated LoL players in history. In 2013, playing for SK Telecom T1, he secured his spot as a living legend with his insane plays on the assassin Zed. In a game against KT Rolster Bullets, he demonstrated mastery of the hero, effectively obliterating the opposition in a series of solo kills, ultimately securing a win for his team.
#2 Uzi’s Lucian Domination
Jian Zi-Hao, aka Uzi, is another name that League of Legends aficionados will recognize. He made a name for himself as one of the best ADCs in history. In the final of the LPL (China’s top league) in 2018, he delivered a jaw-dropping performance on Lucian. He earned numerous solo kills, a pentakill, and broke the Nexus to secure the championship for his team, Royal Never Give Up.
#3 The Incredible InSec Kick
InSec might be retired, but he left an indelible mark on the LoL world. In a game between the KT Rolster Bullets and SKT T1 in 2013, InSec showed the world his magic with his Lee Sin. He landed an incredible ‘kick flash’ maneuver that separated the T1’s team in half, decimated half and clearing the path for the other half to win the game. The play became famous worldwide, calling for a new move that the audience has come to know as the InSec.
#4 Misaya’s Twisted Fate Backdoor
Li Wei Jun, aka Misaya, made history in 2012 with his Twisted Fate backdoor play. In the final of the Season Two World Championship, his team, World Elite, was up against Azubu Frost in the final seconds of the game. Misaya teleported into the opposition’s base and started attacking their Nexus directly, drawing attention from his opponents as his team took time to respawn. Azubu Frost finally caught up but Misaya utilized his champion’s ultimate ability, which allowed him to teleport back in time. The play guaranteed the win for World Elite, and another legend was born.
#5 Ambition’s Clutch Kha’Zix Play
The 2017 Mid-Season Invitational saw one of the most clutch plays in the tournament’s history by Samsung Galaxy’s Ambition. In a game against Team SoloMid, Ambition landed on top of a wall with Kha’Zix, knowing that his opponents were planning a sneak attack in the jungle below. With a significant amount of damage already done to him, he still managed to finish off all three opponents, allowing Samsung Galaxy to secure the win that propelled them to the tournament’s final.
#6 Madlife’s Legendary Hook Accuracy
Hong Min-gi, aka Madlife, was one of the game’s most notorious support players. On his Thresh in a game against Invictus Gaming in 2013, he demonstrated his unrivaled hook accuracy, crippling the opposition whenever they tried to make a play. He secured win after win, eventually setting the game’s foundation for his region, paving the way for new talents to shine.
#7 Uzi’s Vayne Chase
In 2013, Uzi made a name for himself once again with his incredible play on Vayne. In the game against OMG, he was the last surviving member of his team, with his team’s base forced to defend a swarm of supers. Despite the situation, Uzi controlled Vayne and chased down the attacking team all the way to their base, killing everyone and securing the win for his team.
#8 WeiXiao’s Perfect Kog’Maw Play
WeiXiao, one of China’s most celebrated ADCs in history, made a name for himself with his insane play on Kog’Maw. In 2012, his team, World Elite, went up against aNehas esports in the G-League Pro-Season. WeiXiao played against Line, one of the era’s best team fighters, and delivered the perfect game with twelve kills and zero deaths securing his team’s victory.
#9 xPeke’s Amazing Backdoor
Enrique Cedeño Martínez, aka xPeke, made history in 2013 with his insane play on Kassadin. In a game between his team, Fnatic, and SK Telecom T1 in the semifinals of the LoL World Championship, they were down against the Koreans 2-0. In the third game, the backdoor came to life. xPeke fought his way through multiple defenses to take down the enemy Nexus, giving his team momentum to take down SK Telecom T1 in the fourth and fifth games.
#10 The Miracle Baron Take
In 2014, the Unicorns of Love earned their title as the game’s most unpredictable team with their heroics in the spring split final. In an intense game against Millenium, The Unicorns of Love stole the Baron Nashor against all odds, turning the tide of the game in their favor. The play guaranteed the win, and the rest was history.
In conclusion, the world of League of Legends is full of legendary players who will forever remain in the hearts of fans worldwide. These ten players, in particular, have defined the game's pinnacle moments, inspiring millions of players and raising the level of competition across the board.
