LEC Power Rankings 2023 – Who is going to MSI in May?

10. Staff BDS

Sadly, somebody should end on the backside of the pack and for this winter break up, it’s most likely going to be Staff BDS.

The Swiss group completed 9^th and 10^th is in its first yr on the LEC franchise and it seems to be like they’re certain to one more break up preventing for these positions.

Staff BDS have introduced again Adam to the primary roster, in addition to jungler Sheo and ADC participant Crownie. Labrov will compete the underside lane, with solely NUCLEARINT (now renamed to nuc) the returning member from final yr.

Whereas Staff BDS is giving probabilities to younger gamers to point out their price, many different LEC groups have invested closely on established or top-tier abilities. Staff BDS should hope that the staff gels nicely and that their synergy can enable them to get out of the underside of the standings.

9. Astralis

Astralis are coming into the 2023 season with a brand new high laner and jungler. Finn is changing Vizicsacsi whereas 113 took the vacant spot left by Xerxe. Dajor (MID), Kobbe (ADC) and JeongHoon (SUPP) are the returning members.

Regardless of ending ninth within the standings in 2022 Summer time, Astralis nonetheless had a comparatively constructive report with 7 wins on their tally. Whereas the lineup could be thought-about an total improve in comparison with final yr’s, it’s most likely not sufficient. The principle query mark and the important thing to success might be on 113: the Turkish participant comes from a mediocre season on KCorp and going in opposition to one of the stacked jungle swimming pools in current LEC historical past might be a real problem for him.

8. SK Gaming

SK Gaming’s finest pickup through the low season is none aside from Markoon. The Dutch jungler had a robust season on XL Esports and has been on a rising pattern ever since becoming a member of the LEC.

Alongisde him, SK have picked up former MSF high laner Irrelevant and the previous LDLC OL bot lane of Exakick (ADC) and Doss (SUPP). Sertuss (MID) and Gillius (JGL) are returning members on the roster, though the latter ought to be substitute of Markoon in 2023.

In comparison with AST and BDS, SK’s roster appears to have the next potential if issues go the appropriate method. Exakick and Doss dominated within the LFL and Irrelevant has already some expertise on the LEC stage. If Markoon is performing nicely and lead the staff, then we would additionally see SK compete with different groups for playoffs.

7. Staff Heretics

Out of all of the LEC rosters, Staff Heretics is definitely one to be hyped about. The brand new group will discipline an attention-grabbing mixture of gamers, with former DFM high laner Evi, former G2 jungler Jankos and former Misfits assist Mersa. Along with that, HRTS can have former UOL mid Ruby and the franchise participant of the org, the ADC Jackspektra.

What’s nice about this staff is that you’ve some actually skilled veterans that additionally competed internationally like Evi and Jankos, with younger gamers able to show themselves like Jackspektra and Mersa. Pair them with somebody who can develop and develop abilities like Peter Dunn, and you’ve got a successful mixture.

Having stated that, bringing the staff to its highest potential takes time, and one break up may not be sufficient to get there. Because of this, count on HRTS to begin sluggish and steadily make their method up all through the season.

6. MAD Lions

MAD Lions managed to maintain their star participant Elyoya, after turning down the provide made by G2 through the low season. The Spanish org determined to construct its new roster round him, conserving Nisqy within the mid lane and bringing again Carzzy (ADC) after his one-year stint on Vitality.

For the remaining positions, MAD bought Hylissang and the Korean high laner Chasy, who beforehand performed for X7 Esports. The latter is understood for having a really aggressive playstyle, which be a robust match for MAD’s present lineup.

Carzzy is extra of a weakside participant, and each Nisqy and Hylissang have the tendency to maneuver across the map to make performs. If Elyoya and Chasy can coordinate themselves, MAD is likely to be one of many few groups within the LEC to have a top-oriented playstyle: their success will come all the way down to how the meta will form up through the break up.

5. Fnatic

The king is again. After two years between KCorp and G2, Rekkles returns to his dwelling Fnatic. The veteran ADC might be teaming up with Rhuckz, who stepped up for Hylissang throughout Worlds Play-ins.

Picture Credit | Fnatic

The 2 are the brand new members in comparison with final yr’s lineup, with Wunder (TOP), Razork (JNG) and Humanoid (MID) remaining. Whereas it’s hype to see Rekkles again within the LEC, there are some potential query marks on this lineup’s success.

Wunder and Rekkles have proven their tendency to play scaling over aggressive picks, which signifies that Fnatic’s early-mid sport company might be all on Razork and Humanoid. If the jungle-mid duo doesn’t work out as supposed, then Fnatic will probably not have what it takes to battle for the highest spots.

4. Excel Esports

Excel Esports are one of many huge winners on this LEC low season. They have been capable of put collectively a roster of established gamers that need to purpose for the title.

They have been capable of get their palms on among the best gamers from all the opposite LEC rosters, solely conserving their star ADC Patrik. Odoamne, Xerxe and Vetheo kind a robust trio stuffed with expertise, whereas Targamas will staff up along with his ADC to grow to be a top-tier bot lane duo.

To place it merely, there are all the weather wanted to succeed and purpose for a high 4 end this season. That stated, there are some LEC groups that appear to have even stronger lineups…

3. Staff Vitality

Vitality was a little bit little bit of the laughingstock previously two years, as they have been unable to get good outcomes regardless of having some actually formidable abilities.

Probably the most thrilling member of the brand new lineup is Bo, the previous FPX participant that was dominating within the LPL earlier than the scandal occurred. Given how he has been dominating the EUW solo queue along with his insane mechanics, this jungler may hole the remainder of the league by a mile.

Picture Credit | Vitality

He’s not the one import Vitality has, because the org introduced in former T1 Challengers high laner Photon. If he proves how good he actually is, then Vitality’s high facet is likely to be one of the best EU ever had.

What’s nice about VIT is that additionally they have a very strong bot lane, as Neon and Kaiser have been persistently delivering final yr.

Whereas the staff has most likely the very best ceiling out of all LEC groups, VIT’s earlier failed “tremendous staff” experiment raises some doubts. To know whether or not the third time’s a allure, we should wait the beginning of the break up.

2. KOI

After the best yr Rogue has had within the LEC, it’s unhappy to see their title gone. The staff had simply gained his first-ever home title and was the one western squad to make it to the highest eight at Worlds.

Now, Rogue will go by the title of KOI, following the introduced partnership from final yr. The roster might be basically the identical, with solely Szygenda changing the departing Odoamne up within the high lane.

Given how profitable lineup was final yr, in addition to how Szygenda could be thought-about a sidegrade to Odoamne, we count on the staff to achieve success proper from the get-go.

If their identification stays the identical, then we would witness KOI dominating Bo1s as soon as once more through the common break up. Having stated that, with the brand new LEC format, there might be much less Bo1 matches, so KOI should show themselves throughout Bo3s or Bo5s.

1. G2 Esports

Whereas some could disagree, we predict that the highest spot goes to G2 Esports. The org made the upgrades in the appropriate positions, with a confirmed bot lane like Hans Sama and Mikyx and one of the hyped rookies from the ERLs, Yike. The Swedish participant has huge sneakers to fill however with 4 veterans by his facet, he has the proper surroundings to thrive and grow to be a top-tier jungler.

The principle purpose as to why G2 are above KOI lies of their potential adaptability and adaptability. KOI are going to play fairly equally to final yr, with a bot-centric playstyle. G2, however, will probably give you the chance via anybody they need: BrokenBlade could be each a weakside and a strongside high and the identical could be stated for the bot lane. No matter how they’ll play, G2 can have an edge over the opponents throughout drafts and because of this they’re our primary within the LEC Energy Rankings.

We’re conscious everybody has their very own desire, and fandom comes as an enormous issue when making every seasonal Energy Rankings, however we tried to maintain goal and analyze the groups’ potential performances based mostly on how they performed final yr.