The playoffs are here, and JDG has arrived! After a fierce battle of five matches, they defeated RNG, securing two consecutive victories to top Group A!

For JDG, winning against DRG in their first match of Group A was unexpected for many. DRG is regarded as the strongest team in Group A, and defeating them means JDG will have more confidence when facing other teams! However, the competition in Group A remains extremely intense. In their second match, JDG battled RNG through all five games before finally emerging victorious!

Although RNG lost the previous match, it did not affect their performance in this game. In the first game, RNG took the lead! In the second game, Starting from the dragon fight at the 10-minute mark, the combos from Zhang Fei and Da Mo provided ample control. Although RNG struggled a bit with their strategy, they were not lacking in team fights.

However, the downside of team fights is having fewer damage dealers; after a single combo, they can easily be countered. Once Gongsun Li was taken down, it became very difficult for RNG to deal damage in team fights. Qingrong’s Ying Zheng's dragon steal was crucial; even though the last wave saw Ying Zheng being dealt with by Sakura Da Mo in a critical position, RNG still couldn't win the team fight, and ultimately JDG equalized the score!

In the third game, RNG secured victory again, reaching match point first! In the fourth game, Jin Yu stepped up!At the 10-minute mark, JDG claimed the shadow lord with a 1-for-2 exchange. At 13 minutes, Jin Yu’s Yuan Tan secured the shadow lord. At 14 minutes, Yuan Tan executed a Ne Zha drop, allowing JDG to push down the middle and lower towers. At 16 minutes, Sun Shangxiang quickly eliminated Zhen Ji, stalling the opponent's advance. At 17 minutes, JDG won a team fight with a 2-for-3 exchange. At 18 minutes, JDG aggressively targeted the crystal, leveling the score!

In the decisive game, both sides continued to battle fiercely! From the compositions, it’s clear that JDG must initiate team fights before RNG can use their poke skills; otherwise, they will be continuously poked from a distance. Therefore, the key lies in the late game with dual ultimates from Yalan. However, losing the first tower early allowed Guan Yu to flank. In the 10-minute team fight, Guan Yu and Mozi executed a combo, leading RNG to win the team fight.

Yet, what RNG fears most in the late game is the impact of dual ultimates from Yalan. It was this Yalan that made it difficult for JDG to clinch this match! In the end, JDG defeated RNG 3-2, achieving two consecutive victories in the third round and claiming the top spot in Group A!

The underdog Laixiao has made a strong resurgence this season. Many new items this season have added attack speed attributes, and the new version of the End of Days can directly replace the Bloodthirsty Blade. With the increase in attack speed, Laixiao feels much smoother to play. Though Laixiao may seem flashy, the mechanics are quite simple; the first skill delivers high damage in direct combat, easily resulting in explosive damage during team fights.

The second skill also provides solid self-protection, featuring built-in invisibility smoke and the ability to ascend, allowing for an instant disappearance from the enemy's view when combined with the ultimate's flight. Playing Laixiao requires just a bit of awareness, and his strength absolutely surpasses Ailin's by a wide margin.