Rekkles has been one of the biggest ADC talents in League of Legends over the years. Now he is conquering the hardest server in the world as a supporter. MeinMMO reveals what’s behind it.
Who are we talking about? The former ADC legend Carl Martin Erik Rekkles
Larsson has taken a remarkable step in his career during the off-season. After previously playing for Fnatic, G2 Esports, and Karmine Corp, he has now joined the South Korean team T1 Esports Academy, not as an ADC, but as a supporter.
Meanwhile, the Swede is training his supporter skills in the South Korean solo queue. So far, he is showing remarkable performances and can obviously keep up and shine as a supporter among the best players in the SoloQ.
Rekkles climbs incredibly fast to Challenger in South Korea
What exactly has he achieved? He has managed to climb to the highest rank in the South Korean league, Challenger, with 1,106 LP and a win rate of 63% (as of December 22, 2023 via op.gg).
His match history dates back to December 3, when he was still in Diamond 2. In a remarkably short time, he has made it to Challenger.
If you take a closer look at his profile on op.gg, a supporter immediately stands out – namely Janna. Overall, he has played her the most with 66 games in that time, followed by Senna with 19 games and Renata Glasc with 15 games. With Janna, he currently has a winrate of an astonishing 68 percent.
What makes Janna so strong?
- She has excellent disengage abilities and good peel. Janna can knock opponents up with her Q and push them away with her ultimate. For instance, she can interrupt hooks and jumps from other champions so they can’t reach you quickly. Her abilities can also be used offensively to create initiation opportunities for the team.
- Janna is also wonderful for roaming due to her skills and her passive, giving her additional movement speed.
- Her shield not only protects but also increases the attack damage of the target.
- With her W, she can also slow enemies.
- Overall, you feel safe with a good Janna.
What is so special? The LoL server in South Korea is considered the hardest server in the world, with some even moving to South Korea to train in a boot camp and improve their skills. In contrast, there are often complaints in the USA that even in a higher elo, players in the solo queue are too weak.
But the South Korean server has its quirks too. The living legend Faker believes that the quality of the Korean solo queue is lower compared to the European one. He has often been sabotaged by AFK players and remakes in his Challenger games.
Games are often decided within a few minutes or there are quick losses because the team sabotages the game (via esports.com)
Rekkles’ rapid rise in the South Korean region in his role as a supporter is promising. However, the question remains whether this success will also be reflected in the official games of 2024.
With his South Korean team, he will play in the T1 Academy and compete in the LCK Challengers League against some of the most promising, young, new talents in the region. Rekkles is now 27 years old and is considered an old hand in esports. Let’s see how he will perform there as a supporter.
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