The Unstoppable Faker: The Reign of the Greatest
When we think of League of Legends Worlds winners, one name always stands out — Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. The LCK superstar has solidified his status as the GOAT, clinching three Worlds titles in 2013, 2015, and 2016 with SK Telecom T1 (now T1). Almost achieving a fourth championship, Faker fell short in 2017 against Samsung Galaxy and narrowly lost to DWG KIA in the Worlds 2021 semifinals.
LCK Dominance: The Korean Powerhouses
With T1 leading the charge, LCK teams have dominated Worlds over the years. The Korean league boasts six World Championship titles, won by T1, Samsung White, Samsung Galaxy, and DAMWON Gaming.
LPL Rising: China’s Ascendancy
In recent years, the LPL has emerged as a formidable contender for the Summoner’s Cup. Invictus Gaming made history as the first LPL team to win Worlds in 2018, followed by FunPlus Phoenix in 2019, and Edward Gaming in 2021. The rise of the Chinese league is also evident at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).
All-Time Worlds Winners
The table below showcases all the League of Legends Worlds winners from past to present:
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Score | Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Fnatic | Against All Authority | 2-1 | $50,000 |
| 2012 | Taipei Assassins | Azubu Frost | 3-1 | $1,000,000 |
| 2013 | T1 | Royal Club | 3-0 | $1,000,000 |
| 2014 | Samsung White | Star Horn Royal Club | 3-1 | $1,000,000 |
| 2015 | T1 | KOO Tigers | 3-1 | $2,130,000 |
| 2016 | T1 | SK Telecom T1 | 3-2 | $2,680,000 |
| 2017 | Samsung Galaxy | SK Telecom T1 | 3-0 | $1,855,000 |
| 2018 | Invictus Gaming | Fnatic | 3-0 | $2,418,750 |
| 2019 | FunPlus Phoenix | G2 Esports | 3-0 | $2,225,000 |
| 2020 | DAMWON Gaming | Suning | 3-1 | $2,344,000 |
| 2021 | Edward Gaming | DWG KIA | 3-2 | $2,225,000 |
Note: The prize money mentioned is based on the minimum guaranteed prize pool of $2,225,000 and does not include a percentage of in-game sales.
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