EBE Chapter 995 Relaxation
Chapter 995 Relaxation
During the halftime break, the atmosphere in RNG's lounge was relatively relaxed.
Coach Heart smiled and patted the players on the shoulders one by one. "You played well! The rhythm in the first game was very good, especially Xu Mo. Your Kennen played a carry-level performance." He paused and looked at the data playback on the big screen. "But WE's counterattack ability is very strong. In the next game, they will definitely make adjustments to our style of play. We can't take it lightly."
Xu Mo nodded, he knew the coach was right. Although the first game was won relatively easily, WE was a veteran strong team after all, and they were very resilient.
Uzi took a sip of water and said, "WE will probably go crazy targeting Mozi's hero pool in the next game. Jayce, Kennen, Camille and others probably won't be able to play."
Karsa also agreed: "Yes, and Beishang's Rek'Sai was restricted in the first game. He will definitely play more actively in the next game. We need to pay attention to the confrontation in the jungle."
Xiaohu was relatively calm: "We just need to keep our rhythm steady and trust the depth of Mozi's hero pool."
Ming listened silently and nodded from time to time.
On the other side, the atmosphere in WE's lounge seemed a bit solemn.
Coach Hongmi (assuming WE's coach is Hongmi) frowned as he analyzed the mistakes of the previous game with his teammates: "Our problem in the last game was mainly in the handling of mid-term teamfights. We didn't restrict RNG's Kennen enough, allowing him to enter the field and output too comfortably. Beishang, you should focus more on counter-camping and protecting the back row in the next game, and don't let Karsa's rhythm be too comfortable. 957, do a better job of resisting pressure in the top lane, try to delay Xu Mo's development, and wait for our mid-to-late game point of strength."
957 smiled bitterly: "Coach, that Kennen... is really hard to deal with. He consumes too much energy."
Xiye was also a little annoyed: "My Zoe was killed several times in the mid-game, and the rhythm was broken. I need to play more steadily next time to ensure my development."
Mystic and Missing were discussing the details of the bottom lane. They felt that the Xayah and Rakan combination did not exert the necessary suppression power in the previous game.
Hongmi took a deep breath and said, "It's just a loss. We still have a chance! We will make adjustments in the next BP and use the system we are better at. Everyone adjust your mentality and focus on the next game!"
The team members nodded one after another, their eyes filled with renewed fighting spirit.
In the commentary booth, Guan Zeyuan, Miller and Jide were also reviewing the first game and looking forward to the next game.
Guan Zeyuan: "RNG's performance in the first game was perfect. From laning to teamfights, there were almost no major mistakes. Mo Shen's Kennen played a phenomenal performance. It can be said that he tore through WE's defense with his own strength."
Miller: "Yes, WE may have to make some changes in the BP. If they continue to let Mo Shen get this kind of hero that can dominate team battles, it will be very difficult for them to play. I estimate that in the next game, WE will ban more top laners."
Remember: "And WE needs to find the power point of its own lineup and cannot be led by RNG. Xiye and Mystic, the two core C positions, need to stand up and take on more output responsibilities."
The short break passed quickly, and the players from both teams returned to the stage. The audience cheered again, looking forward to a more exciting second round.
In the second game, BP begins!
This time, WE came to the blue side and RNG was on the red side.
Guan Zeyuan: "Okay, welcome back to the LPL Summer Playoffs semi-finals, the second game between RNG and WE! After the last game, I believe both sides will make corresponding adjustments. Let's take a look at the BP!"
WE Ban: Jayce, Kennen, Akali
"Sure enough! WE directly banned three heroes to Mo Shen! Jayce, Kennen, Akali, these three heroes have all performed very well in the hands of Mo Shen. WE is determined not to let you feel comfortable!" Miller said.
RNG Ban: Tam, Xia, Rek'Sai
"RNG banned Tam, Xayah, and the Rek'Sai used by Beishang in the previous game. It seems that RNG is still very wary of WE's Xayah and Rakan system and Beishang's rhythm."
WE First Pick: Ezreal!
"WE grabbed EZ! Mystic's EZ is also one of his signature moves. It seems WE wants to take the initiative in the bottom lane."
RNG Pick 1 & 2: Braum, Lee Sin!
"RNG locked down Braum and Lee Sin again! It seems that Karsa is very confident in his Lee Sin, and Ming's Braum can also cooperate well with various ADCs." Remember analyzed.
WE Pick 2 & 3: Luo, Olaf!
"WE brought out Rakan to cooperate with EZ, and the bottom lane strength is still good. The jungler chose Olaf! Beishang's Olaf has very strong aggressiveness and combat power in the early stage!"
RNG Pick 3: Kai’Sa!
"Uzi locked in Kaisa! Kaisa cooperated with Braum, the bottom lane had control and damage, and the mid-to-late game was also very good."
Second round of selection:
RNG Ban: Zoe, LeBlanc
(Targeting Xiye's hero pool, preventing him from getting flexible AP assassins or Poke mages)
WE Ban: Syndra, Ryze
(Also targeting Xiaohu's hero pool, limiting his mid lane performance)
Miller: "The second round of bans for both teams is still centered around the mid laner. It seems that the mid lane confrontation will be very crucial."
WE Pick 4: Galio!
"WE locked Galio on the fourth floor! Xiye's Galio! This is a swing position that can be used as a mid or a support, and the global support ability is very strong, which can cooperate well with Olaf's invasion!"
RNG Pick 4: Clockwork Genie!
"Xiaohu chose Clockwork! A very solid choice. Clockwork's laning ability and teamfight AOE are both excellent, and it can also cooperate well with Lee Sin and Kai'Sa's entry."
When it was RNG's turn to make the final pick, everyone's eyes were focused on Xu Mo's profile picture. With three main heroes banned, what would he choose to deal with it?
The audience also held their breath, looking forward to Mo Shen's choice.
At this moment, Xu Mo's avatar lit up, and a hero who made the whole audience quiet down instantly and then burst into earth-shaking exclamations appeared on the screen——
"Teemo!!!"
Guan Zeyuan's voice broke, with an incredulous tone: "Tee...Teemo?! In the crucial game of the semi-finals of the playoffs, Mo Shen locked Teemo in the top lane?! Am I seeing things?!"
Miller also opened his mouth wide, unable to speak for a long time, and finally squeezed out a sentence: "This... This is too crazy! Teemo top lane? Facing the warrior or tank top lane that WE may choose, can Teemo withstand it?"
Jide rubbed his eyes to make sure he hadn't seen it wrong: "I declare that Mo Shen is worthy of being Mo Shen! Such courage, such confidence! In such a crucial game, he brought out Teemo, is he trying to defeat his opponent with happiness?!"
The barrage in the live broadcast room exploded instantly:
"What the hell?! Teemo?!"
"Is Mo Shen crazy? Or am I crazy?!"
"What kind of hellish BP is this, hahahaha!"
"GKD! I want to see Captain Teemo beat up the pro players!"
"I would like to call it the most daring BP in LPL history!"
"We can lose the teamfight, but Teemo must die! (Manual dog head)"
The audience was in a frenzy, with screams, cheers, and incredulous comments. Many viewers even stood up and craned their necks to look at the big screen, as if to confirm the authenticity of this choice.
In the RNG lounge, Coach Heart's mouth twitched slightly, but eventually turned into a bitter smile and helpless trust. He knew Xu Mo was not a person who would do anything rash. Since he dared to choose him, he must have his reasons.
Uzi, Karsa and others also looked at each other, their faces full of surprise, but soon turned into anticipation and a hint of inexplicable excitement. Having been teammates with Xu Mo for a long time, they have been mentally prepared for this kind of "surprise".
Karsa even whistled: "Brother Mozi, you are playing tricks!"
Xu Mo calmly pushed his non-existent glasses, a mysterious smile on his lips: "Let them taste the power of mushrooms."
In WE's battle seat, the players also looked confused.
957 looked at the little yodel jumping up and down on the screen, his mind full of questions: "Teemo? Is he serious?"
Beishang's Olaf also frowned. He never expected that the opponent would use such a hero.
Xiye's Galio laughed out loud, but his smile was also filled with a hint of caution: "This guy, is he going to have any new tricks?"
Coach Hongmi also frowned in the audience. He quickly thought about the strategy for Teemo's top lane, but he was a little confused for a moment. Teemo, this hero, is almost extinct in the professional arena, and there are too few games to refer to.
WE Last Pick: Captain!
"WE locked on Gangplank in the last move! Gangplank! It seems that they want to use Gangplank's development ability and AOE in the later team battles to counter Teemo's harassment. Gangplank against Teemo should not be too difficult in the lane, and his development will be more useful than Teemo in the later stage." After being shocked, Miller began to analyze calmly.
The lineups of both sides are finally determined:
WE (Blue):
Top lane: Captain (957)
Jungler: Olaf (Beishang)
Mid laner: Galio (Xiye)
ADC: Ezreal (Mystic)
Support: Rakan (Missing)
RNG (Red):
Top lane: Teemo (Xu Mo)
Jungler: Lee Sin (Karsa)
Mid: Clockwork Mage (Xiaohu)
ADC: Kaisa (Uzi)
Support: Braum (Ming)
Guan Zeyuan took a deep breath and tried to calm down his excitement: "Okay, the lineups of both teams have been determined! RNG's Teemo top laner is undoubtedly the biggest highlight of this game! Will it be Mo Shen's unique move that will win, or will WE be able to hold its ground and crush with hard power? Let us look forward to this suspenseful duel together!"
Amid the mixed emotions of the audience, commentators and players, the second game officially begins!
As the call of "All troops attack" sounded, the second game officially kicked off. Everyone's eyes were focused on the little guy in the top lane - Teemo.
Xu Mo's Teemo chose Doran's Ring and two bottles of red potions as his starting equipment, and learned the E skill "Toxic Shot" at level 1. This skill allows his normal attacks to carry continuous magic damage, which is very disgusting for melee heroes.
957's Captain was very cautious. He learned the Q skill "Gunfire Negotiation" at level and chose the Corruption Potion as his starting equipment, preparing to develop steadily in the top lane. He knew that although Teemo seemed "happy", his early harassment ability on the line should not be underestimated. Once over-consumed, it would be easy to snowball.
"Mo Shen's Teemo starts to suppress at level 957! He uses the advantage of his long arms to continuously attack Gangplank. It is very difficult for 's Gangplank to last hit!" Guan Zeyuan looked at the details of the laning on the screen.
Xu Mo controlled Teemo like a flexible scout, constantly wandering around the edge of the line. As long as the Captain wanted to come up to kill, he would immediately send a blowgun with poison. The Captain's health was being eaten away little by little, and 957 could only frequently use the Q skill to kill ranged soldiers, or wait for the passive "Fire Trial" to refresh, and quickly attack the soldiers to recover health.
"957 is in a difficult situation. This Teemo is so annoying. He keeps clicking. The Captain has no recovery ability in the early stages and can only rely on corruption potions to hold on." Miller analyzed.
Xu Mo's Teemo not only consumed a lot of enemies, but also did a great job controlling the minion line. He used his basic attacks and the continuous damage from his E skill to slowly push the minion line towards WE's tower, but he didn't let the minion line enter the tower completely, forcing 957's Captain to last hit in a very awkward position, always facing the risk of being consumed by Teemo and being ganked by Karsa's Lee Sin.
Karsa's Lee Sin chose the red buff to start the game, and then cleared F6 and the three wolves, playing very steadily. He knew that Beishang's Olaf was very aggressive in the early stage, so he did not rush to counter-jungle, but prioritized his own development while paying close attention to the movements of all lanes.
Beishang's Olaf started the game with the blue buff. After defeating Toad and the three wolves, he took a look at the situation in the top lane. 957's Gangplank was trapped under the tower and his health was not healthy. He thought to himself that if he could cooperate with Gangplank to control Teemo, he might find an opportunity. So he walked directly to the river in the top lane.
"Beishang's Olaf is coming to the top lane! He knows Teemo has no displacement. Once he is approached, with the help of Gangplank's explosive barrel, there is a chance to kill him!" Jide's tone was a little nervous.
Karsa's Lee Sin keenly noticed Beishang's movements and immediately sent a danger signal to Xu Mo. At the same time, he also moved towards the top lane, preparing to counter-camp.
Xiaohu's Clockwork played relatively smoothly against Xiye's Galio. Clockwork has long arms and can use QW skills to consume Galio, but Galio's W skill "Shield of Durand" can also provide good damage reduction and control. Both sides focused on clearing lanes and developing, while Xiye's Galio kept an eye on the movements of the side lanes, ready to use the ultimate skill "Hero Debut" to provide support at any time.
"The mid lane is currently developing peacefully. Xiaohu's Clockwork is slightly ahead in last-hitting, but Xiye's Galio is also developing steadily. Both sides are waiting for opportunities."
Uzi's Kaisa and Ming's Braum faced Mystic's Ezreal and Missing's Rakan. The combination of EZ and Rakan had strong consumption ability and flexibility. Mystic's EZ used the Q skill "Mystic Shot" to try to consume from time to time, and Missing's Rakan also looked for the opportunity to "grandly debut" with the W skill.
But Uzi's Kaisa's positioning was very delicate, and he was always able to avoid key non-targeted skills. Ming's Braum stood firmly in front of Kaisa, using his W skill "Indestructible" to block some flying props, giving Uzi a sense of security. The two sides' bottom lane last-hitting was basically the same, and the fight went back and forth, but there was no fierce head-to-head conflict.
"The bottom lane was very tense, the combination of Uzi and Ming was very stable, and Mystic and Missing couldn't find any good opportunities." (End of this chapter)