After making history by eliminating JDG and TES in the second phase, many LPL viewers dubbed WE as the biggest dark horse in LPL. Even the official LOL commentator 957 publicly supported WE during the live broadcast, asserting that WE's minimum expectation for qualifying for the World Championship would be higher than that of TES. If TES is not in good form, they could lose to teams like KC and CFO, and 957 promised the audience that if WE qualifies for the World Championship, then WE would easily defeat wildcard teams and not bring shame to LPL.

It’s uncertain whether 957's comments during the live broadcast were overly optimistic or if WE failed to adapt to the new version, but WE's performance in the third phase has been quite poor. Currently, WE's record for the new season stands at 1 win and 8 losses, placing them 8th in LPL. Many WE fans have expressed their frustration upon seeing WE's disappointing record, and some viewers even began to worry that WE might get crushed by the rebirth group teams on their path to the Knights, especially since EDG has not lost a single match in the rebirth group.

Of course, many WE fans believe that there is a good chance for WE to make a comeback in the future. After all, during the beginning of the second phase, WE also faced a series of defeats, but once they became familiar with the changes in the version, they started winning consecutively. Moreover, many viewers think that even if WE struggles, they are not a team that can easily be bullied by the rebirth teams. Most of WE's matches have been narrow losses, typically 1-2, against opponents who are part of the LPL "galactic fleet," while EDG faced weaker teams like UP and TT.

After losing to WBG, WE's official Weibo account also posted a self-mocking comment saying, “A familiar ending, when will we break this pattern?” It must be said that WE's performance in the new season has been quite strange, with each match presenting the same narrative. Currently, aside from their match against IG, they have gone the distance in all other matches, often dominating one game but then losing in the decisive match despite having a significant advantage. As a result, many viewers joke that WE is truly the "full series champion" of LPL.

IG jungler WEI's awkward statistics have surfaced.

As the third phase of LPL is nearing its conclusion, many LPL viewers have begun analyzing the performance data of various teams, particularly the match statistics of IG jungler WEI, which have sparked considerable discussion among BLG fans. Some BLG fans noticed that WEI's jungle clearing speed ranks 9th in LPL, considering that there are only eight teams in the LPL peak group, many BLG fans concluded that WEI is IG’s biggest weakness, even suggesting that if WEI encounters a truly strong jungler, he will get overwhelmed.

However, numerous IG fans have come to WEI's defense, arguing that his current playstyle of not focusing on farming is actually the right approach. After all, viewers who have watched IG's recent matches should know that WEI has either been helping mid-laner ROOKIE with ambushes or assisting top-laner TheShy with tower dives, leaving him with little time to farm. If we only consider jungle clearing speed, JIEJIE is the fastest, as he spends the first 15 minutes of the game not doing much. However, the IG coaching staff's decision to start WEI indicates that his playstyle is the most suitable for IG.

Conclusion

As a long-standing powerhouse in LPL, WE's performance in recent years has indeed been lacking. Personally, I still hope that WE can qualify for the World Championship this year. What do you think the chances of WE making a comeback are? Also, as IG's current starting jungler, do you believe WEI's slow jungle clearing speed will become a significant weakness for IG in the future?