With Uzi's comeback, these four marksman will steal the spotlight in LPL 2022.
Recently, the 'Super Marksman' Uzi - a legend in LPL, officially returned to professional League of Legends after a lengthy injury hiatus. With Uzi's presence, LPL adds another quality marksman for the upcoming 2022 season. And alongside Uzi, here are three other names that LPL fans and the international League of Legends community are eagerly anticipating in the new season.

Viper
The 2021 season can be considered as a triumphant one for Viper. After leaving LCK following a period of relatively little success, Viper joined EDward Gaming and became a pillar of the most prestigious team in LPL history. From Summer Split 2021 to Worlds 2021, it was a period filled with glory for Viper. After years in the field, the 'Farewell Deity' finally clinched his first Worlds championship.
Viper's task in the new season is to maintain the peak performance achieved with EDG. This poses a significant challenge despite playing alongside his former teammates. Undoubtedly, other teams have extensively analyzed his and EDG's playstyle. Moreover, the only title they lacked before Worlds 2021 was the championship of the highest League of Legends tournament. With the goal achieved, there are concerns that EDG players might suffer a decline in form similar to what happened to Invictus Gaming in the past.

GALA
GALA is widely known as a talented marksman but often has 'earth-shattering' moments. Nonetheless, GALA remains a cornerstone of Royal Never Give Up's 'homegrown talent only' lineup. Notably, GALA is frequently compared to his senior counterpart, whom he will have the chance to face off against in the upcoming 2022 season - the legendary Uzi.
RNG may have once won MSI, but their ultimate goal remains the World Championship trophy. And in the new season, GALA will have to give his all, especially when facing off against his senior Uzi, to prove himself worthy of the jersey of the most prestigious traditional team in LPL, to show that he has surpassed the shadow of the legendary senior and brought glory to RNG on the World Championship stage.

Huanfeng
Compared to the names on the list, Huanfeng is not lacking in skill. In fact, it can be said that Weibo Gaming's marksman is one of the best marksmen in the current LPL. Huanfeng is also in the prime of his career. Moreover, WBG has brought in a very compatible senior for Huanfeng, SwordArt. It can be said that he is one of the most noteworthy marksmen of the upcoming 2022 season.
Huanfeng's talent is indisputable. However, what this young player lacks compared to other names on this list is the opportunity for frequent experience in major international tournaments or the tense moments of domestic competitions. Since starting his professional career, Huanfeng has only participated in the LPL playoffs three times (Summer 2020 and Spring-Summer 2021). The only international tournament Huanfeng has participated in so far is Worlds 2020.

Huanfeng still holds a lot of developmental potential. With WBG now boasting 'two titans' in TheShy - SofM along with the return of SwordArt, it's highly likely that they will be strong contenders for titles in the upcoming season, and Huanfeng himself will undoubtedly play a crucial role in WBG's conquest journey.
Uzi
Speaking of the influence or reputation of Uzi in LPL in general and the League of Legends scene in particular is now redundant. He is the 'idol of the world's top marksmen' like Viper, Ghost, Gumayusi... And perhaps everyone knows, even the most arrogant League of Legends player - Doublelift, implicitly admits that he will never be as good as Uzi. In other words, Uzi's influence in LPL is no less than Faker's in LCK.

And in the upcoming 2022 season, Uzi will return to the journey of conquering the peak of professional League of Legends after a long injury layoff. However, he will be the biggest mystery among the four names on this list. Will Uzi shine or will he disappoint the fans of a legend clinging to glory? No one knows. But one thing is for sure, BLG's matches will be particularly watched, and Uzi's performance will determine the success or failure of this 'rich man' in the upcoming 2022 season.
Additionally, there are marksmen like Lwx, Light... ready to surprise. The LPL 2022 season will be highly anticipated and likely, the performance of the new marksmen will be the deciding factor in the final outcome of the matches.
