T1’s Faker Secures Historic Third Straight Worlds Title in Thrilling 2025 Victory
In a nail biting conclusion to the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, T1, guided by the legendary Faker, triumphed over KT Rolster in a 3-2 series to claim their unprecedented third consecutive global crown.
This feat cements T1’s status as an unbeatable force in esports, leaving fans and rivals alike wondering if their dominance can ever be challenged.
A Gripping Five Game Battle for Championship Glory
Game 1: T1’s Mid Game Reversal Seals Early Lead
KT struck first with river First Blood and secured the initial Dragon plus three Voidgrubs, building a gold lead through ganks and a second Dragon skirmish win, followed by Herald. Around 15-20 minutes at the third Dragon, T1 flipped the script with a decisive team fight victory, erasing KT’s advantage.
Keria’s Poppy provided crucial engages and damage, enabling Faker’s Taliyah to snowball into Baron control and another Drake. T1 claimed a second Baron, breached KT’s base, and won decisively, showcasing their fight reversal prowess against KT’s early aggression.
FAKER DENIES KT! #Worlds2025 pic.twitter.com/3Wpk047gBp
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 9, 2025
Game 2: KT’s Patient Scaling Overwhelms T1
KT dove bot for First Blood on Gumayusi, then won a mid 2 for 1 fight for a 2k gold edge. Punishing a top gank, they grabbed a turret and Herald. T1 responded with a team fight win but KT aced them, securing Atakhan and a Dragon.
Bdd’s Mel dominated with Voidgrub pressure on turrets. Doran ambushed deokdam, yet KT denied Soul at Baron, with Cuzz stealing the third Drake. Killing Faker, KT won the Baron fight, claimed Chemtech Soul, razed a Nexus turret, took a second Baron, and ended the game. KT’s patient offense and fight execution stifled T1’s comebacks.
ACE FOR @KTROLSTER_TW! #Worlds2025 pic.twitter.com/i7EHg1n4fd
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 9, 2025
Game 3: KT’s Objective Mastery Pushes to Match Point
T1 snagged the first Dragon, but KT chased for First Blood on Faker. At 8 minutes, Doran’s invasion gifted T1 three Voidgrubs. Cuzz’s
Dr. Mundo stole the second Dragon and notched four kills in a skirmish. Peter’s error handed T1 Herald, balancing kills, but KT rebounded with second Dragon kills and Atakhan.
They initiated Baron, aced T1 for the buff, and toppled the bot inhibitor. T1 fought valiantly but couldn’t fell Mundo; KT grabbed Chemtech Soul, trapped at Baron for another ace, and stormed the Nexus. KT’s mid/late fight coordination and objective patience overwhelmed T1’s contests.
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— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 9, 2025
Game 4: T1’s Objective Steals Force Game 5
KT dove mid for First Blood on Faker, but Oner’s flash smite stole the Dragon. He repeated steals on the next two Dragons, while T1 ignored Herald initially before securing it.
At Atakhan spawn, T1 won a fight with kills. Faker’s Anivia zoned relentlessly, kiting Mordekaiser and handling 1v4s in Dragon fights with Phase Rush.
T1 claimed Ocean Soul and aced KT, then three more kills led to Baron and a siege. Another ace sealed it, as KT’s engages faltered against T1’s draft. Oner’s steals and Faker’s control turned a gold deficit into dominance, tying the series 2-2 in a draft mismatch banger.
Game 5: T1’s Aggressive Kills Clinch the Crown
Both teams embraced full aggression from the start, trading blows in laning and skirmishes. T1 edged out in kill trades, building a might advantage through superior engages and follow ups.
Faker’s Galio locked down key targets, enabling Gumayusi’s Miss Fortune to melt backlines in teamfights. By mid game, T1 controlled Dragons and Herald, snowballing into Baron at around 25 minutes.
KT mounted desperate pushes, but T1’s coordinated dives and objective secures proved insurmountable. A final ace at the Nexus delivered the 3-2 victory, capping T1’s resilience in the ultimate Telecom War decider.
T1 and Faker: An Unyielding Legacy Amid Constant Challenges
T1’s aura in the League of Legends scene remains unshakable, win or lose. Even as LCK squads occasionally humble them at home, this lineup transforms on the world stage, routinely hoisting the Summoner’s Cup.
It begs the question, can any organization eclipse this juggernaut’s achievements? For aspiring challengers, the path is steeper still. Faker’s renewed commitment to T1, locked in through 2029, ensures his irreplaceable presence will fuel the team’s reign for years to come.
As Korea’s premier esports powerhouse, T1 shows no signs of slowing down. Faker adds another jewel to his collection, T1 adds another banner, and League of Legends basks in the glow of its timeless legends.
Since: October 29, 2025
