In an exceptional final that concluded in five games, T1 triumphed over KT Rolster and won their sixth Worlds championship title. The most iconic team in League of Legends also becomes the first to achieve the three-peat. Faced with the surprise of the competition, more determined than ever to win their first title by triumphing over their telecom rival, T1 had to work hard to win the competition once again. Down 2-1 in the BO5, T1 found the resources in draft and in its players to turn the tide and kept its dominance over the game.

Sheep Esports compiled ratings from its editorial team to present an average reflective of the collective view on the performances throughout this incredible Telecom war Worlds final.

T1: 8.5

A sixth star, a third consecutive title — T1’s resilience and experience were likely the deciding factors in this BO5 against KT. At times, T1 struggled with their drafts, but even when things looked rough, they always found a way to make it work. Game 1 was near perfection, while Game 2 relied heavily on a Sivir comp that failed to deliver. In Game 3, the Viego pick couldn’t quite find the resets it needed. With their backs against the wall, T1 went back to basics, pulling off a clean Nocturne-Kalista-Renata Glasc composition, before sealing the series with a final game that showcased just how cohesive and well-rounded this roster is.

Doran: 6.5

Choi "Doran" Hyeon-joon was honestly the weakest link for T1 today, though he still got the job done. His first game on Ambessa was flawless — his ultimates consistently landed on the enemy AD Carry. Game 2 started well, and his Sion provided solid frontline presence, but KT’s scaling eventually overwhelmed him. Game 3 was rough; his Renekton couldn’t find any impact and failed to secure a single kill before bouncing back in Game 4 on his signature Gragas with a decent performance.

The real problem came in Game 5. T1 invested heavily in his side, with his jungler spending a lot of time top and giving him several kills. Yet, despite being ahead, Doran misplayed multiple fights and couldn’t convert his lead into a carry performance. T1 ultimately found other ways to win, but his Camille fights were undeniably poor.

Oner: 8.5

The best jungler in the world — loud and clear. Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun has been T1’s rock all year long, and this BO was no exception. His first game on Xin Zhao was flawless, followed by a solid Jarvan IV performance in Game 2 where he did his best to reach the enemy backline, though it ultimately wasn’t enough.

His third game on Viego was a bit rough, with difficult resets that could have turned the match around, but he bounced back by returning to fundamentals with a clean Nocturne performance before sealing the series with a stellar showing on Pantheon. His Flash–Stun ultimates on KT’s carries were game-changing, delivering T1 their sixth world title.

Faker: 8

The GOAT — the greatest player in the history of the game — now a six-time World Champion. Faker delivered an incredibly clean performance in this BO. His first game on Taliyah was flawless, finishing without a single death. In Game 2, his Sylas found some beautiful chain combos, though the power of the opposing Mel eventually overwhelmed him.

Faker came back strong in Game 4, the pivotal one, pulling out Anivia to counter Cassiopeia. He spent the entire game controlling space and dictating every T1 teamfight, leading them across the map with surgical precision. He wrapped it up with a Galio in Game 5 — a tough laning phase against Smolder, but his global presence alongside Oner’s Pantheon ultimates made the difference.

Gumayusi: 8.5

The MVP of this Worlds final — unwanted at the start of the year by the coaching staff, crowned the best player in the world by its end — Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong has silenced many of his critics. In true Gumayusi fashion, he delivered a masterclass performance across the series. His Game 1 Varus struggled early in lane but took over as the game went on. In Game 2, T1 drafted around his Sivir, giving a glimpse of hope, though it wasn’t enough.

By Game 4, with the draft pool running thin, T1 flipped the meta on its head with a Kalista–Renata Glasc botlane that worked to perfection — Gumayusi was involved in 14 of the team’s 17 kills. Finally, his best showing likely came in Game 5: an imperial Miss Fortune performance, with ultimates that shredded KT Rolster and sealed the Worlds in spectacular fashion.

Keria: 8.5

Potentially the second-best player of this BO5, Ryu “Keria” Min-seok once again did what he does best — play his own game. In Game 1, he locked in Poppy, a pick expected to struggle in lane, but that didn’t matter to him. He knew that with his creativity, he could turn the tide despite KT’s early gold lead. In Game 2, KT picked Neeko mostly to deny him, given how dominant he’s been on the champion. Keria instead opted for Lulu — a rare pick in the current meta — though it didn’t quite deliver the desired impact.

In Game 4, he returned to a more comfortable style with Renata, landing crucial ultimates that secured several key objectives for T1, finishing the game with 100% kill participation and only one death. To close out the series, Keria locked in an incredible Leona to claim his third Worlds title. KT’s composition had a single major threat — Smolder — and Keria made sure to neutralize it, his Zenith Blades consistently finding their mark.

KT Rolster: 7

The challenger of this final leaves with honor. Very few people could have said that KT Rolster would have made it this far in the competition. The finalists showed they were not there by chance. Despite taking an early lead in the first game, KT collapses and lets T1 run away with it. But the team doesn't let themselves get discouraged and comes back strong in the next two games, which they win with style. Ambitious in the drafts of the other two games, they give T1 too much opportunity to play in the early game, which they will end up paying for. A few minor mistakes made during the BO5 unfortunately made the difference for them in these kinds of moments.

PerfecT: 5

For his first Worlds in his career, Lee "PerfecT" Seung-min had a mixed final. As usual, he was playing with fewer resources compared to his team. However, he is important in KT's victories thanks to his unkillable Rek'Sai and K'Santé, which made life difficult for T1. His other picks had very little impact during the losses and were too well controlled by T1. He made a few mistakes in Game 5, well punished by T1's composition, which allowed his counterpart to take the lead in the decisive game.

Cuzz: 7

Facing his former team, Mun "Cuzz" U-chan showed character as usual. On the initiative in Game 1 with his Wukong, he is too well blocked by Keria's Poppy. After that, he will roll in the other two games, notably with a Dr. Mundo who simply won't die despite all the attempts by the T1 players. He missed too much smites in Game 4 and his Sejuani in the last draft had too much to take against all the combo of the T1 composition. Just like in his Worlds, he fought valiantly until the end without being able to win this time.

Bdd: 8.5

The main protagonist of KT Rolster was brilliant once again today. After a slow start in Game 1, Gwak "Bdd" Bo-sung was at the center of his team's two victories with grand performances on Mel and Syndra. In the loss, he still tries to find opportunities on his Cassiopeia to no avail. He kept KT's last hopes alive thanks to his Smolder, but the T1 composition's steamroller has taken over his team, making his scaling ineffective. A very bitter end for him after the fantastic year he had.

deokdam: 4

Seo "deokdam" Dae-gil, who had been having such a complete tournament until then, missed his final. Despite a willingness to play aggressively in the first two lanes, he struggled to find his impact in team fights. He shines more on his Corki in Game 3. His Caitlyn is neutralized in lane, making the rest of his game too complicated. He then becomes the main target of T1's combos, and his Ziggs, who was supposed to be a problem with his poke, won't have the chance to scale. After triumphing over Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk in the semi-final, he fell against the finals MVP.

Peter: 6

Revealed at a level no one expected before the start of the competition, Jeong "Peter" Yoon-su fought well again today. Creative in both of KT's wins, he gave Keria a hard time before he would respond. His Tahm Kench in Game 4 won't have the expected impact and looks more like a draft mistake. He lacked clarity in Game 5 by attempting to contest the fight at Atakhan, his team paid dearly for it. A mistake that is unforgivable at this stage of the competition, all the more cruel as it comes after a very honorable performance.