Given the incredibly high level of competition in the LCK, it seems that T1 might just not be able to qualify for MSI this year, with HLE, DK, and GEN seemingly dominating the region.
Following several weeks of matches in the Spring Regular Season, we have seen some incredible developments, and given the Fearless Draft changes that have further elevated the competitive experience for both players and fans, League of Legends Esports is looking to become quite the powerhouse.
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2025 LCK Rounds 1-2 Format
With Fearless Draft still in play, pro players will need to constantly adapt to an ever-shifting meta and draft their way to victory. Thankfully, there will be no best-of-one (Bo1) matches for this split so all of the teams will be able to give it their all.
Format
- 10 teams participate
- Double Round Robin
- All matches are best of three (Bo3)
- Top six teams qualify for Road to MSI
- Based on this rounds' results teams will be seeded into Rounds 3-5
- Top five teams will start in the Legend Group
- Bottom five teams will start in the Rise Group
GEN vs DK Game 1
GEN vs DK Bans
| GEN | DK |
Varus  |
 Vi |
Ambessa  |
 Gwen |
Kalista  |
 Jayce |
Ezreal  |
 Nautilus |
Kai'Sa  |
 Braum |
GEN vs DK Picks
| GEN | DK |
Kiin  |
 Siwoo |
Canyon  |
 Lucid |
Chovy  |
 ShowMaker |
Ruler  |
 Aiming |
Duro  |
 BeryL |
Winner: GEN
GEN was able to acquire a significant gold lead over DK, but Lucid's Xin Zhao was able to get some early game kills thus somewhat equalizing the state. However, GEN's comp was simply much better suited for this matchup thus resulting in a very bloody start to the series with GEN going 1-0.
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GEN vs DK Game 2
GEN vs DK Bans
| GEN | DK |
| Varus |
Vi |
| Ambessa |
 Viktor |
| Kalista |
 Lillia |
| Ezreal |
 Rakan |
Lulu  |
Nautilus |
GEN vs DK Picks
| GEN | DK |
| Kiin |
Siwoo |
Canyon  |
 Lucid |
Chovy  |
 ShowMaker |
| Ruler |
 Aiming |
Duro  |
 BeryL |
Winner: GEN
Another convincing victory for GEN as although DK put up quite the fight, it seems this rivalry will remain one of the most explosive matchups in the LCK. Despite DK rather strong performance in the first game of the series, this time around GEN obliterated the enemy team, thus resulting in a fast 2-0 victory.
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