(Homeland) - 369's insights against Zeus and TheShy stir up excitement among the League of Legends audience.
In recent years, top lane talents have become scarce. Not only due to the shift towards the bot lane, but reliable top lane players are genuinely rare, even in major regions of the League of Legends (LoL) scene. Only Zeus (T1) and 369 (JD Gaming) seem to be attracting attention, but these players still experience ups and downs when competing internationally.

Moreover, the LoL community witnesses the decline of veterans, with TheShy being a prominent example. Despite joining forces with talented teammates at Weibo Gaming (WBG), TheShy struggles in several matches during the LPL Spring 2023, contributing to WBG's defeats.
However, among peers in the same region, TheShy's reputation and potential gameplay breakthroughs still create a certain level of apprehension. Recently, JDG's 369 acknowledged this when questioned about the pressure of facing Zeus and TheShy. Fans may recall one of the most notable matches at Worlds 2022, JDG vs. T1, where 369 and Zeus were considered decisive factors in the outcome.

369 stated: 'Is there pressure when facing Zeus? It's manageable and not too intense. Facing TheShy is much more pressure than Zeus, but Zeus is better in skirmishes.' This observation by 369 also captures the attention of the LoL audience.
However, in reality, 369's observations accurately reflect the playstyle of both teams and the roles of their players. WBG often allocates resources to the side lanes, making Karsa responsible for ensuring TheShy and Light gain maximum advantages. On the other hand, T1 focuses primarily on the bot lane, leading Zeus to occasionally fend for himself. Yet, during engagements, T1's players coordinate smoothly to secure victories. This approach has been the hallmark of the LCK representative since the previous Worlds.

It's highly likely that in the future, JDG will face T1 and WBG in many more matches. At that time, the clashes between 369 and Zeus or TheShy could potentially determine the overall outcomes of these epic battles.