In the A/B positioning matches, the entire internet hopes eStar loses, looking forward to RNG entering Group A, while not wanting Feiniu to be eliminated.

The second round of the 2025 KPL Summer Split has concluded. However, for the teams that need to play in the positioning matches, the real challenge is just beginning! Especially for those in the A/B positioning matches, it truly is a "life-or-death battle"! Winning means a chance to compete for a playoff spot in Group A, while losing means the end of the summer split!

In a crucial match against Qingjiu, EDG not only failed to secure an opportunity to compete in the S/A positioning matches but also found themselves in a situation where, despite leading 2-0, they were reversed by Qingjiu, losing the chance and dropping to the A/B positioning matches. This has once again reset everyone’s perception of their season's limits. If they lose to RW Xia today, they will fall from last season's winners' group and playoff top six back to the B group they once knew so well, solidifying their title as the "first clown of the offseason."

Similar to EDG, RW Xia has also strengthened their team during the offseason, but fortunately, the newcomer Qiuyuan has shown impressive personal skills, making the weakening of the roster less noticeable than that of EDG. However, the changes in the coaching staff have caused them to struggle in a state of "pretending to operate" for a long time, often leading in kills but trailing in economy. In today's life-or-death match that will determine the team's fate, I hope the often-criticized coach Dada is well-prepared.

In this match, many netizens hope "Jimao" can stay, but they also don’t want Feiniu to be eliminated. Who gets to stay will depend on their own abilities!

When most people saw eStar's roster this season, they already had a feeling that eStar's performance wouldn't be good. However, the situation of struggling to win even a single match in Group A during the second round probably surprised many. After several FMVPs left, eStar's once-proud team fights have now become a weakness. Even with the return of Xiaodu and Liangyu in the final match, they still couldn't win against JDG. If Liangyu can return to his previous form tonight, eStar might set a record for their worst performance since the SAB group stage system was introduced.

In contrast to eStar, RNG, after finishing the first round in Group B, managed to avoid repeating the mistakes of last season, securing the top position in Group B early with a four-match winning streak. Since the introduction of the SAB group system, RNG has effectively dominated Group B and has never reached the third round. Now, they are just one step away from escaping the mire; it all depends on whether they can seize the opportunity tonight.

For this match, most netizens hope eStar gets eliminated because watching their matches is a form of torture. I hope RNG can perform well and break their own history!

The S40 season has been underway for over two weeks now, and the strength of the heroes has mostly stabilized. The jungle position has undergone a significant change, with a complete reshuffle of hero strengths, causing Li Bai to drop to T3 jungler. It was initially thought that with the new version of the Bloodthirsty Blade, Li Bai would at least rise to T1 jungler. However, unexpectedly, in the peak matches above 1350 points, Li Bai has fallen to T3 jungler, with a win rate of only 48.9% and a ban rate of just 0.6%.

It seems that the newly added 20% physical damage skill healing from the Bloodthirsty Blade has not improved Li Bai's strength. Players planning to use Li Bai to rank up should consider carefully, as he is too weak in the S40 season, dealing minimal damage, and I do not recommend using Li Bai to climb the ranks.