TES coach comments on Cream's item build.

After core player JKL went on break, many viewers thought TES would decline this season, with some even doubting they could beat teams like Nirvana. Besides mid-laner Cream and top-laner 369, the other three are seen as "Nirvana-level," and support fengyue is a new face from the LDL. Surprisingly, TES managed to avoid relegation and finished 6th in the playoffs, exceeding many expectations.

Even well-known LOL blogger "Lianlian Black Tea" noted that TES overperformed in the first stage, spending only one-fifth of BLG's budget. Coach Bob said he's satisfied with the season's results, given the team's poor start and clear improvement after磨合. However, stopping at the top six in playoffs was disappointing. Bob believes playing BO5s against strong teams is the fastest way to grow, as many rookies lack BO5 experience.

When asked about jungler Cream's item build (e.g., Skarner building no armor against double AD carries), Coach Bob explained that Cream rarely plays Skarner, so misjudging items is normal due to inexperience. Some viewers found Bob too lenient, recalling he once gave Ale 50 yuan for travel to RNG tryouts, and now he's defending Cream.

Honestly, jungler Cream's item build was problematic, hence the online criticism. I don't understand why Skarner, as TES's only frontline against a physical damage carry like Jinx, built two Spirit Visages instead of armor. Viewers noted that armor items could have delayed Jinx's power spike, possibly changing the outcome. Also, top-laner 369 was invisible this BO5, dealing low damage on picks like Mordekaiser, Gangplank, and Kennen, but excelling on tanks like K'Sante and Rumble, leading to jokes that he's "destined to play tanks."

Global Pioneer Tournament rules revealed.

League of Legends officially announced the rules for this year's Global Pioneer Tournament. Compared to last year, the format has changed: 8 teams will participate, including champions from various regions and runners-up from LCK and LPL. They'll be split into two groups, with the top two from each advancing to a double-elimination BO5 bracket. This has sparked online discontent, as many fear the top four might be dominated by LPL and LCK teams.

For the LPL, this format helps ensure a stable performance, as double-elimination BO5s reduce upsets. BLG's early exit in last world's was partly due to BO1 format, so LPL teams should fare better in BO5s. Plus, a good news for LPL fans: all matches start at 9 PM local time, so no need to stay up late.