The Best Players Attending the 2024 League of Legends Worlds

League of Legends fever is in the air, as over 100 players and their respective teams are preparing for battle in the LoL Worlds 2024, which started on September 23. 

Cloud9’s final qualification had a dramatic twist, while T1 just squeaked by. This culminated in an evidently challenging route to the most important League of Legends competition this year, as even some of the most recognized teams are never certain to reach the granddaddy stage.

That said, whatever seed each team enters the LoL Worlds with doesn’t always represent those with the best chance of victory. It’s a huge event where individual talents can shine in the spotlight, irrespective of the team’s overall performance.

On that note, as we contain our excitement in anticipation of one of the most important esports event, let’s look at the best players attending the 2024 LoL World Championship.

Kim Gi-in

• Alias: Kiin
• Team: Gen.G

Honestly, where would Gen.G be without Kim Gi-in? Sure, he’s garnered a reputation for attempting some strange carry picks during his time in LCK, but when it comes to weaksider, he has no issues stepping up to the plate.

When surrounded by top-tier talent, putting your ego aside when a star-studded roster is required can be challenging. With limited resources per map, not everyone can carry, so Kiin’s ability to be self-effacing in situations and respect the team’s goals could be a leading force in Gen.G’s potential of winning the Worlds.

Jeong Ji-hoon

• Alias: Chovy
• Team: Gen.G

From one Gen.G legend to another, Chovy is an unmissable name when discussing the best that the LoL competitive scene offers. Regarding laning and mechanics, he could arguably be the best in the world, and through thick and thin, you’ll often find him successful in lane.

As the LCK’s top mid-laner, expect Chovy to be on many opposing teams’ hit lists. However, they should be cautious of the guy who just assisted Gen.G in dominating the MSI 2024, where he, of course, finished as the top mid-lander. Sure, Hanwha Life Esports managed to prevent Gen.G from the Golden Road, but never doubt a man in Chovy still hunting his inaugural Worlds trophy.

Zhuo Ding

• Alias: Knight
• Team: Bilibili Gaming

There’s no denying Chovy’s position as a top mid-lander, but one man named Knight will be a force to match in this category. While we don’t want to play favorites, can we really argue about putting The Golden Left Hand slightly ahead? He is the undisputed greatest of midland in the LPL, after all.

BLG has been unstoppable in the LPL this year, and while it’s a team game, Knight, with his ability to dominate and take charge of a map by forcing the opposition to submit, is undeniably this unit’s best asset and the chance of winning the Worlds.

Park Do-hyeon

• Alias: Viper
• Team: Hanwha Life Esports

Results haven’t swung his way since LoL Worlds 2021, but how can we discredit a player in Viper who doesn’t die? He’s a consistent threat on the map who will, if left to his own devices, turn the tide of a game singlehandedly. Watching Viper compete is akin to viewing a player with cheat codes; it’s almost as if he’s got a secret screen showing him the precise radius of his opponents’ abilities.

You’ll likely see Viper’s name when you glance at the statistics involving raw damage, and should his team fall short, there’s always a chance of him flipping the result.

Don’t be shocked if HLE wins the 2024 Worlds based on his efforts alone!