Lol Worlds 2025 T1 Qualification
T1 secured its place at the 2025 League of Legends World Championship after defeating Dplus KIA in a decisive series. The matchup carried high stakes, as both teams were fighting for one of the final available spots at the tournament.
Dplus KIA entered the series with a history of consistent Worlds appearances, while T1 carried the weight of its global fan base and reputation as one of the most followed organizations in esports. In the end, T1 prevailed, ensuring their continued presence on the world stage.
T1 vs DK at LCK Summer 2025
Game One
DK opened the series with a convincing win, closing the match in just about 30 minutes. Aiming’s Corki proved decisive, surviving early lane pressure and scaling into a strong late-game presence. At the same time, ShowMaker’s Cassiopeia dominated mid-lane exchanges, leaving T1 unable to establish control on the map.
| Key Player | Champion | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Aiming | Corki | Consistent damage, safe scaling |
| ShowMaker | Cassiopeia | Lane dominance, teamfight control |
This early victory gave DK some momentum, though it would not last long across the series.
Game Two
T1 struck back with a commanding performance. Gumayusi’s Sivir dismantled DK in team fights, supported by strong map pressure from Oner’s Jarvan IV. Oner made history by achieving the first-ever Jarvan IV pentakill in LCK competition, a highlight that shifted the series energy.
- T1 Strengths in Game Two:
- Strong bot lane scaling
- Mid-game objective control
- Historic jungle performance
Despite DK’s top lane advantage, they could not withstand T1’s coordinated team fighting. The series tied at 1-1.
Game Three
The third game showcased T1’s dominance from start to finish. Faker’s Orianna dictated mid-lane tempo, while Oner and Doran applied relentless early pressure. DK’s draft appeared solid on paper, but they struggled to execute against T1’s cleaner rotations and lane control.
- Faker’s Orianna supplied consistent zone control.
- Oner’s jungle pathing neutralized DK’s attempts to scale.
- Doran’s lane presence prevented DK from finding stability.
T1 closed the match with little resistance, putting themselves one step from the series win.
Game Four
DK attempted a risky strategy with Rammus support and Morgana mid, aiming to surprise T1. The experiment backfired, as the unconventional picks lacked synergy and failed to pressure T1’s lanes.
Oner led the charge with aggressive dives and objective control, while the rest of T1 capitalized on every misstep. From the early stages, the game leaned heavily in T1’s favor, ending in a decisive win that secured their qualification for Worlds 2025.
| Draft Choice | Result |
|---|---|
| Rammus Support | Ineffective, little map impact |
| Morgana Mid | Struggled against pressure |
T1 closed the series 3-1, eliminating DK from contention.
T1 at LoL Worlds 2025
T1 secured the last available LCK slot for Worlds 2025 after a decisive victory, joining Gen.G, KT Rolster, and Hanwha Life on the international stage. This achievement ensures that Faker will appear at his 10th World Championship, a milestone few players have reached.
Notably, this year’s tournament will proceed without Dplus KIA, marking the first time they miss Worlds. The contrast highlights T1’s resilience in maintaining their presence at the highest level of competition.
