Our ranking will be revealed progressively between September 16 and September 24
The 14th edition of League of Legends Worlds, the biggest competition in the esports ecosystem, kicks off in Berlin on September 25. With twenty teams taking part, at least a hundred players will be parading through the Summoner's Rift with the ambition of leading their team to the title. Among them, of course, are the majority of the world's biggest stars. Sheep Esports brings you its Top 30 players for League of Legends Worlds 2024.
Our ranking will be unveiled progressively from September 16 to September 24, the day before the play-in begins. This ranking is based on players' current form, with recent performances given priority. We intentionally did not consider factors such as players' past successes in major events or their previous inability to shine on the international stage.
#19: Showmaker (DK)
DK's franchise player Heo "ShowMaker" Su has recently performed just like DK: not bad, but slightly disappointing. Firmly ranked in the top 5 midlaners of his league, Showmaker is still far from his best years. Struggling in the AD midlane meta (outside of Tristana), he was still the leader of a DK roster that counted two rookies in Summer with Moham's addition in support. No longer the highlighted player of his team when it comes to teamfights, ShowMaker still did his job, ensuring he was never gapped in important games and remained a point of pressure for his team to play around. Signs of inconsistency have, however, risen, especially when he had to face Chovy, Zeka or Bdd. Despite his skills, ShowMaker has failed to have excellent games against top opponents, and usually isn't the one DK look at when someone needs to step up.
#20: 369 (TES)
True to himself, Bai "369" Jia-Hao has delivered another strong season of weaksiding and consistency, while dominating 3/4 of his league. In a Top Esports roster focused around botside and his support's movement, which left him little room to shine. Still as deadly on K'sante, 369 has however shown few signs of struggle: when he wasn't put on a weakside or on a very strong lane counterpick, his level would take a hit. His Renekton was notably below the level of his other champions. Able to perform as a sidelane pressure as well as a teamfighter, 369 is still the silent machine he was last year, but with more difficulties in the toughest situations.
#21: Gumayusi (T1)
Summer has been rough on the T1 roster, forcing them to qualify through the Regional Finals after a split that saw Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong and his mates fail to reach the top 2 of the LCK. In the middle of a very inconsistent T1, forced to clutch his way through games by skillchecking during teamfights, Gumayusi was among the most reliable elements of the quadruple world champions, especially during the crucial fights. Struggling against his top competitors, the player has struggled to adapt to the ADC setup meta, while being in difficulty on Ziggs and Ezreal. He also registered more deaths than usual, feeling like he needed to step up for his team, which led him to overplay several times. At the end of the season, Gumayusi was able to clutch when it mattered against DK and KT, but his Summer split issues aren't behind him yet.
#22: Tarzan (WBG)
After a Spring Split far below expectations, Weibo Gaming acquired the services of free agent Lee "Tarzan" Seung-yong, a change that gradually made a difference for the former Worlds Finalists. In an AP-jungle centric meta in the LPL, Tarzan notably thrived on a signature Nidalee as well as the meta staples Brand and Maokai. After a semi-slow start where Tarzan's identity was yet to be fully decided as well as his champion pool, he regained his consistency and early game pressure that made his glory days with LNG. At the center of WBG's early skirmishes, he peaked against TES during playoffs, showing a wide range of pathing and ganking schemes and being one of the main reasons for WBG's impressive level this BO5. Still, he has failed to establish himself among the strongest junglers of the LPL consistently, and was found very readable against BLG and LNG later on.
#23: Scout (LNG)
This Summer, Lee "Scout" Ye-chan delivered a remarkable performance during the LPL rumble stage, showing increasing strength and potential to make a major impact. However, their playoff run was challenging, falling short against TES and WBG with scores of 3-0 and 3-2 respectively. Given the return of AP meta in mid-lane and the resurgence of control mages, the player could have been ranked higher and remains a top contender in his role coming in the tournament.
The Player is still highly uncertain to play for LNG as his situation with EDG is still forbidding him to travel. Keria would've been integrated otherwise as he is our #31.
#24: Light (WBG)
Wang "Light" Guang-Yu is a player who usually never gives any kind of advantage to his opponents. However, he’s coming off a Summer Split with an up-and-down performance. The placement stage was very tough, and it took until the rumble stage for him to wake up. Despite giving very few deaths while playing very chaotic games, his Ziggs and Ezreal were overwhelmed by BLG and LNG, who swept them 3-0 recently. Light had to break from his recent style and brought out a standout Ashe against a very disputed series to secure a spot at Worlds, proving his ability to pop off in crucial moments.
#25: Aiming (DK)
The ADC Kim "Aiming" Ha-ram - still embroiled in the controversy surrounding his relationship with an underaged fan back in 2019 - has been a key to many successes of the team this year. His team generally relied on individual performances throughout this Summer Split, but Aiming was a key contributor to DK’s victory over T1 in the Regional Finals with his Ziggs, which is likely to be the most contested botlane pick in the competition. The player also played a lot of Zeri during the regular season, but it’s less likely that we’ll see hyper-carries in the meta. However, with Aiming in top form, we could see some serious stomps in the botlane early in the competition.
#26: Zeus (T1)
Coming as the reigning champion, Choi "Zeus" Woo-je had a challenging Summer Split. Despite frequently facing difficult drafting scenarios, he displayed notable resilience and adaptability. He, however, showcased much less flashy plays and mechanical prowess than he used to. Indeed, he does not come in the tournament as dominant as last year. However, with an impressive pool of 20 different champions played since the Summer debut, Zeus has demonstrated remarkable versatility. Heading into the championship, his unpredictability in the draft makes him a formidable threat.
#27: Razork (FNC)
The Spanish jungler Iván "Razork" Martín Díaz approaches his third appearance at Worlds more confident than ever. Having taken the role of the team's captain, he looks to guide Fnatic through a smooth international performance. Having been one of the best, if not the best jungler in the LEC throughout the year, Razork won't fear facing any other junglers. His adaptability towards AP junglers, as well as, supportive and tanky champions like Sejuani, Maokai or Ivern ensures his team an edge in the draft. After having suffered two major upsets internationally against TL this year, both in EWC and MSI, Razork hopes to be the game changer for Fnatic this time.
#28: Oner (T1)
Entering his fourth consecutive World Championship with T1, Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun is one of the seventeen players at Worlds 2024 who has previously lifted the Summoner’s Cup. This season, he has been regarded as T1’s most consistent and reliable player, even though his individual performance hasn't quite reached the heights of last year. Indeed, even though he was the best player of the summer split from his team, all T1 under-performed overall and he especially hasn’t shown his best shape during the regional qualifiers which were their latest matches before Worlds. Primarily playing engage junglers like Sejuani and Vi throughout the Summer Split, Oner has also shown glimpses of his carry potential with champions like Viego and Nidalee. Interestingly, he remains one of the few top-tier junglers who hasn't frequently utilized AP champions, a factor that could serve as a surprising edge for his team in the upcoming competition. Indeed, Oner is T1's all-rounder, playing a true support role for the entire team and doing the dirty work.
#29: Inspired (FLY)
At just 22 years old, Kacper "Inspired" Słoma has already made a remarkable impact in the world of competitive League of Legends, establishing himself as the best jungler in North America. With his fourth qualification to Worlds, he has proven his exceptional skill and consistency. Having qualified previously with Rogue in the EU, he now leads FlyQuest in NA. In a dramatic twist this Summer, he caused an upset by defeating Team Liquid in the grand final, further cementing his status as the architect of his team’s success. Renowned for his extensive champion pool, he excels with unconventional picks like Ivern, a champion rarely seen outside the LEC and LCS, further solidifying his reputation as “One of the best junglers in the West”.
#30: Creme (TES)
At only 20 years old, Lin "Creme" Jian is making his first appearance at Worlds this year. He joined the LPL in Summer 2021 with Oh My God and has since transitioned to Top Esports this season, where he has impressively stepped into the roles previously held by Knight and Song "Rookie" Eui-jin. Despite a challenging experience at MSI, where he was soundly defeated 3-0 by G2, he remains one of the top midlaners in the LPL. This year, he has demonstrated his prowess by competing fiercely against notable players like Knight himself and Scout. As he enters the tournament, he brings with him a strong track record in the ADC midlane meta - he did not lose a single game on his Lucian. But as the meta on 14.18 is shifting to AP carries, the player has been lowered in our ranking and should be ready to showcase how talented he is as a player.