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The former World Champion continues to prove his formidable presence, even surpassing Faker with an outstanding achievement on his return to the professional League of Legends scene.
The former World Champion surpasses Faker right on his "comeback" day.
One of the most unexpected comebacks of the 2025 season was the return of Mid Laner Doinb in the Ninjas in Pyjamas jersey for the LPL region. Not only because the former 2019 World Champion had been away from the professional scene for over 2 years, but also because in his very first match back, he and NIP defeated the powerhouse Invictus Gaming with their star-studded lineup. Notably, Doinb even surpassed the G.O.A.T Faker in one particular achievement.
Doinb has become the most frequent Ryze player in professional League of Legends with the highest win rate (among players who have played Ryze in at least 20 games), with 84 matches and a 60% win rate. Meanwhile, the champion known for his association with Faker has only played 74 Ryze games, with a 6% win rate.
It's worth noting that Ryze is considered a difficult champion to play, focusing on game management rather than having a significant impact in team fights. As a result, to fully utilize Ryze's potential is not an easy task, and even professional players may not always execute it perfectly.
The former World Champion will be a highly intriguing wildcard in the 2025 season.
With Doinb's return, NIP in the 2025 season is definitely a team to watch. This player is not only known for his unconventional picks but also for his emotional celebrations and the unforgettable expressions of regret that stay with the audience. Most importantly, Doinb always plays with utmost determination, almost to an extreme level.
Moreover, if Doinb can make his return to the international stage and even face Faker, with one of them picking Ryze, it will be an incredibly exciting battle. It will also mark a reunion of two former World Champions after a long time apart.
