Note that these are not necessarily the top players statistically, but those who had the greatest impact for their team.
Top:
1ST: Kev1n
Millenium is a team that has struggled so far in the LCS, no doubt about it. But Kev1n quietly put together an MVP quality week despite his team ending with only a 1-2 record. Despite the two losses he managed to maintain a solid 11-4-13 score-line over the course of three games as Shen and his timely Stand United ultimates and Flash-taunts were key parts of Millenium’s game plan.
So, give credit where credit is due: Kev1n had an excellent week of play and was a shining light on a team which has otherwise failed to find wins for the most part. If Millenium is to stabilize this rocky start to their season, they will need their veteran top-laner to deliver. So far so good for Kev1n.
Stats:
Total Score: 11-4-13 KDA: 6 Average CS: 239.6 Best Champion: Shen
2nd: sOAZ (Fnatic)
With the highest kill participation in the game with a record of 2-1-10, sOAZ showed that top-laners needn’t be on an island for the whole game. His Mundo rolled all over Supa Hot Crew on the path to victory.
3rd: WickD (Alliance)
Although his play wasn’t as stand-out as fellow teammates Froggen or Tabzz/Nyph, WickD finally found his groove and played a pair of solid games to help Alliance break their loss streak.
Jungle:
1ST: Amazing
Although the Copenhagen Wolves only went 1-1 this week, Amazing’s play was a highlight for the team.
His Lee Sin against Millenium was an early-game force, picking up kills all over the place and dying only once in the match. Even in defeat his Olaf was solid, and one of the few members on the team to go positive in kills.
If the Copenhagen Wolves are to continue having success at the top level, Amazing need to stay on this hot streak. His early game play is one of the strongest in all of Europe and his ganking is effective. Look to Amazing as a playmaker for CW in the weeks to come.
Stats:
Total Score: 10-5-15 KDA: 5 Average CS: 131.5 Best Champion: Lee Sin
2nd: Jankos (ROCCAT)
His jungle Pantheon was head-and-shoulders above any other so far and his Olaf was immortal. ROCCAT’s jungler has been earning a lot of praise lately and he lives up to the hype.
3rd: Cyanide (Fnatic)
With only one death to his name this week Cyanide’s Elise was strong. Not much more to say – Cyanide has been one of the best for a long time and is looking to continue that trend this split.
Middle Lane:
1ST: Overpow
How can you argue with a man who picks Mordekaizer? MVP for the second week in a row, Overpow is cementing his status as a top mid-laner in EU. His Kayle against Gambit was ridiculously strong, and only confirmed that it must be banned away from him every game. And of course, his Morde was not only eliminating targets in the blink of an eye, but unkillable.
What is most impressive about Overpow isn’t necessarily his individual ability (which is large), but his perfect synergy and coordination with his team – especially jungler Jankos. The champions he plays aren’t the most skill intensive like Leblanc or Orianna, but his play just works with his team’s strats and play-style. If Overpow continues to play like this, he might take top spot for weeks to come.
Stats:
Total Score: 9-1-16 KDA: 25 Average CS: 389 Best Champion: Mordekaizer
2nd: Froggen (Alliance)
The leader of Alliance finally proved that he can play – massive on Leblanc and solid on Orianna, Froggen’s improved play was one of the main reasons Alliance was able to capture their first two wins of the Spring Split.
3rd: xPeke (Fnatic)
Fnatic only played one game, so I hesitate to put xPeke any higher than third, but his Gragas was impeccable and was a key reason for Fnatic’s dismantling of the Supa Hot Crew.
Bot-Lane Duo:
1ST: Celevar and Vander
One of the keys to ROCCAT’s impressive run so far in the EU LCS has been the constancy and skill of their bot lane, and this week they truly shined with a pair of impressive games. Utterly dominant in both matches against Supa Hot Crew and Gambit, Celevar and Vander have the ability to make plays as much as any duo in the League.
Vander’s play on Thresh is especially notable – his pixel-perfect hook on EDward to secure first blood was huge and his Dark Passage lanterns are always well placed; Celevar’s Caitlyn is equally impressive, using her natural range to deal massive damage while his front-line players keep the opponents distracted. Overall, this duo might not be the flashiest, but the look to be one of the scariest in Europe if they can keep up this level of play.
Stats:
Celevar
Total Score: 8-2-11 KDA: 9.5 Average CS: 397 Best Champion: Caitlyn
Vander
Total Score: 1-2-20 KDA: 10.5 Average CS: 28 Best Champion: Thresh
2nd: Tabzz + Nyph (Alliance)
In order to turn their winless start to the season around, Alliance needed someone to step up- this week, it was Tabzz and Nyph who really showcased their abilitiy. Tabzz went huge on Jinx when it counted versus the Copenhagen Wolves and Nyph’s Leona was solid all week.
3rd: Genja + Edward (Gambit)
Although they had a rough game against ROCCAT, EDward proved his support Kennen is more than just a gimmick pick and Genja’s Jinx utterly ripped SK Gaming to pieces.
Plays of the Week:
This week in the LCS didnt have too many massive plays of note, so I figured I would highlight some small moments that really proved the skill of the individual players involed.
1) In My Web: Aranae Predicts the Flash
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Aranae has struggled alongside Millenium this split, but a flash (pun intended) of brilliance got them first-blood against SK as he predicted Jezis’ Flash and landed the Elise Cocoon anyways. It wasn’t a big play, but it put Millenium up early and gave them the confidence to find their first win of the week.
2) Support This: EDward Goes 1v1 Against CandyPanda
In a moment as impressive as it was hilarious, EDward on support Kennen charged in to fight SK carry CandyPanda is a straight up 1v1.
Perhaps it was a signal to how far down SK Gaming were at the time, but EDward traded kills in the dual, taking out CandyPanda in exchange for his own life.
3) 6v4: The Master of Metal Deletes Morgana
Blink and you’ll miss it. Even in slow motion the amount of damage that Overpow’s Mordekaizer unleashed onto poor Moopz is staggering – expect to see a lot of Morde in solo-queue after than dazzling display of raw power.
EU LCS MVPs and Top Plays:
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