SK Telecom T1's dominance in League of Legends faces its greatest challenge yet as Royal Never Give Up aims to dethrone the defending champions in the 2017 World Championship semifinals.

Since their first title in 2013, SKT has been the team to beat, with Faker and coach kkOma building an unprecedented legacy. However, their recent performances have shown signs of vulnerability, particularly in their struggle against Misfits in the quarterfinals.

Royal Never Give Up brings three key advantages to this matchup:

1. Jungle Dominance: Mlxg's aggressive jungling style proved effective against SKT in their previous matchup, winning game one before SKT adjusted.

2. Evolved Team Strategy: Moving away from their Uzi-centric approach, RNG now operates with better balance across all lanes.

3. Xiaohu's Consistency: The mid laner's careful, objective-focused style has resulted in just six deaths in 10 Worlds games, representing RNG's more measured approach.

Critical factors for RNG's success:

• Maintaining jungle pressure without overextending
• Executing late-game macro plays effectively
• Capitalizing on SKT's vulnerable side lanes
• Supporting Uzi while not becoming overly reliant on him

While RNG enters as favorites, SKT's championship experience and week-long preparation time make them dangerous opponents. Their ability to adapt mid-series remains unmatched, and their hunger following the close series against Misfits shouldn't be underestimated.

The semifinal match begins Saturday at 3:30am ET/3:30pm CST, potentially offering the tournament's most competitive series yet.

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