
Zeus Leads HLE to Victory as Former Team T1 Exits LCK Cup 2025

Professional esports player Zeus in headset
In a dramatic LCK Cup 2025 playoff series, HLE defeated T1 in a thrilling 3-2 victory, led by former T1 top laner Zeus. The series showcased the impact of the new Fearless Drafts format and highlighted significant roster changes affecting both teams.
Key Series Highlights:
- HLE dominated game one
- T1 equalized on blue side in game two
- Faker debuted Mel mid and Keria played first-time LeBlanc in game three
- Game four saw T1's strong showing despite HLE's Diana-Yasuo combo
- Zeus's Olaf secured the decisive game five victory

Korean esports player competing at LCK
Notable Impact:
- Zeus, who left T1 for HLE in the offseason, earned player of the match
- T1 will miss the first-ever Fearless Drafts First Stand tournament
- Gumayusi's absence continues, with academy player Smash filling the ADC role
- T1's next opportunity comes in the regular LCK season and MSI 2025 qualification
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