With Worlds 2024 approaching, it’s time to discuss the standout players who will define the top lane in this year’s tournament. These are the top five top laners to watch, based on their current form, adaptability under pressure, team impact, champion pools, and compatibility with the evolving meta.
Let’s break down the best of the best.
5. 369 (Top Esports)
- Name: Jiahao “369” Bai
- Team: Top Esports (TES)
- Key Strengths: Team fighting, consistency, former LPL MVP
Known for his exceptional team-fighting ability and consistency, 369 remains a top player despite a lack of trophies for TES in 2024. His strong presence in both lane and late-game team fights makes him a threat, and 369 will aim to prove he’s still among the elite top laners at Worlds.
4. Doran (Hanwha Life Esports)
- Name: Choi “Doran” Hyeon-joon
- Team: Hanwha Life Esports (HLE)
- Key Strengths: 4-time LCK champion, exceptional K’Sante win rate
Fresh off an unexpected LCK Summer Finals victory over Gen.G, Doran enters Worlds as one of the most experienced top laners. His 71.8% win rate on K’Sante, a key champion in the current meta, will make him a formidable opponent. Doran’s winning pedigree is hard to ignore, and he thrives under pressure.
3. Zika (LNG Esports)
- Name: Huayu “Zika” Tang
- Team: LNG Esports
- Key Strengths: Aggressive playstyle, dominance on Jax
Zika is known for his aggressive style and team-fighting prowess, particularly with Jax, a champion he plays to near perfection. With an incredible 13 KDA during the LPL Regional Finals, Zika secured his team’s Worlds spot. Though he faces a challenge with the absence of his mid-lane partner Scout, Zika’s performance will be one to watch closely.
2. Kiin (Gen.G)
- Name: Kim “Kiin” Gi-in
- Team: Gen.G
- Key Strengths: MSI 2024 champion, versatile champion pool
After joining Gen.G at the end of last year, Kiin finally earned his first major titles, including the 2024 MSI. Known for his versatility, Kiin played seven different champions during the LCK Summer Playoffs, showing his adaptability. His exceptional laning and team-fighting skills make him a standout at this year’s Worlds.
1. Bin (Bilibili Gaming)
- Name: Zebin “Bin” Chen
- Team: Bilibili Gaming (BLG)
- Key Strengths: Dominant LPL stats, meta-aligned champion pool
Leading BLG to victory in both the LPL Spring and Summer seasons, Bin is the undisputed top laner heading into Worlds 2024. Bin dominated the LPL Summer Playoffs with the highest KDA, CS per minute, and gold per minute. With Jax and Gnar receiving buffs in patch 14.18, two of Bin’s signature champions, he is perfectly positioned to control the top lane at Worlds.
Conclusion
These top five players are expected to shape the top lane meta at Worlds 2024. From Bin’s mechanical brilliance to Doran’s unshakeable consistency, each player brings a unique style to the tournament. While Bin currently sits at the top of the rankings, Worlds is full of surprises, and any of these players could emerge as the best in the world.
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