Upcomer’s Worlds 2022 Power Rankings: The Top 10 Teams

10. DRX (LCK) Very few people predicted that DRX would make it over LiiV Sandbox during the LCK regional qualifier.

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9. Rogue (LEC) Rogue might come in as the LEC Champions but most would consider their victory in the finals against G2 Esports an upset.

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8. DWG KIA (LCK) The performance of Damwon Kia relies heavily on whether or not the team has successfully integrated Nuguri back into the team.

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7. T1 (LCK) If T1’s performance was based on the Spring Split, they would be a lot higher on this list.

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6. G2 Esports (LEC) G2 Esports had a fantastic season at the Mid-Season Invitational.

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5. Royal Never Give Up (LPL) The reigning back-to-back Mid-Season Invitational champions had a weird summer split in the League Pro League.

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3. Edward Gaming (LPL) The LPL third seed being higher than the LPL one seed does come as a shock but there are reasons behind it.

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2. Top Esports (LPL) Top Esports being here might generate some controversy, considering they are very well known for their volatility of play as well as player performance and form.

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1. Gen.G (LCK) Gen. G return to Worlds as the kings of LCK with a seat at the top of our rankings.

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