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Gen.G eyes first Worlds title as Chovy nears skin milestone

  • The victorious team will choose from 35 (Gen.G) or 43 (BLG) eligible champion‑skin combos, with True Damage Yasuo as the featured skin.
  • Mid‑laner Chovy makes his first Worlds final, and Ruler eyes a second championship banner.
Chase Center for League of Legends Worlds 2022 (file photo)
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Road to the Grand Final

Gen. After sweeping Invictus Gaming 1‑0 in the group stage on October 23, they rattled off wins over Hanwha Life Esports (1‑0), a tight 2‑1 over LYON (October 25), a clean 3‑0 over LYON in the playoffs (Nov 4) and a dominant 3‑0 over Invictus Gaming on November 7. Their game record stands at 10‑1, and they ride a five‑match winning streak into the final.

After a 0‑1 loss to Movistar KOI on October 23, they rebounded with straight‑set victories over Team Liquid, Karmine Corp and Hanwha Life Esports, slipped to a 2‑1 defeat by Top Esports, then surged with 3‑0 and 3‑1 wins over Dplus KIA and T1 respectively. Their overall tally sits at 11‑4, and they enter the final on a three‑game winning streak.

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Skin Stakes and Eligible Champions

Riot’s World Championship skin rules state that any champion a player has fielded at least once during the tournament becomes eligible for a commemorative skin, should their team lift the Summoner’s Cup.

Gen. Kiin can choose from Ambessa, Aurora, Camille, Gwen, Olaf, Ornn, Rumble and Sion. Ruler’s bot options are Ashe, Corki, Ezreal, Jhin, Xayah and Yunara, while Duro can select Alistar, Leona, Nautilus, Rakan and Seraphine.

BLG’s roster brings a broader menu of 43 champions. Bin’s top picks feature Ambessa, Camille, Gnar, Jax, K’Sante, Olaf and Renekton. ON’s support list covers Alistar, Leona, Nautilus, Rakan and Seraphine.

If Gen. Either way, the champions chosen will join the elite roster that already boasts multiple‑Worlds skins such as Rakan (back‑to‑back years) and Lee Sin (three different teams).

What’s on the Line

For mid‑laner Jeong “Chovy” Ji‑hoon, it is a chance to finally lift the Summoner’s Cup after eight consecutive Worlds appearances – a first final for three of Gen. Bot laner Park “Ruler” Jae‑hyuk eyes his second championship banner, having previously won with SSG in 2017.

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Sources: esports.gg, esports.gg, STRAFE

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