As the highly anticipated Worlds 2024 tournament approaches, Riot Games has introduced its own official power rankings for League of Legends teams.
For years, fans have speculated about which team truly reigns supreme, but Riot’s new ranking system offers a data-driven perspective based on key metrics, giving us a clearer picture of the best and worst teams.
What Are Power Rankings in Esports?
Power rankings are a common practice in esports, providing an overview of teams’ performance based on various factors such as match history, strength of opponents, and overall results. Many esports, like CS, already have sites such as HLTV and Liquipedia that rank teams based on season performance.
After years of community-driven rankings, Riot Games has finally unveiled their own power ranking system for League of Legends, offering official standings right on the LoL Esports website.
How Riot’s Power Ranking Works
Riot’s power rankings are calculated using multiple factors:
- Opponent strength: How tough the team’s competition has been.
- Margin of victory: How convincingly the team won their matches.
- Context of matches: Playoffs and international appearances also weigh into the ranking.
These factors provide a detailed look at which teams are performing the best heading into Worlds 2024.
Top 10 Teams in the Worlds 2024 Power Rankings
Here’s the current top 10 teams according to Riot’s official power rankings:
- Gen.G (LCK) – 1663 points
- BLG (LPL) – 1602 points
- Hanwha Life (LCK) – 1572 points
- Top Esports (LPL) – 1508 points
- G2 Esports (LEC) – 1480 points
- T1 (LCK) – 1467 points
- Dplus KIA (LCK) – 1445 points
- JD Gaming (LPL) – 1440 points
- KT Rolster (LCK) – 1410 points
- LNG (LPL) – 1407 points
Notably, Fnatic sits at #12, MAD Lions at #27, and KOI at #27, while Team Heretics and GIANTX find themselves lower on the list at #39 and #40 respectively.
Best Team: Gen.G Leads the Pack
At the top of the list is Gen.G, the South Korean powerhouse from the LCK, with a massive 1663 points. Gen.G has been a dominant force in both regional and international play, boasting an impressive record of 43-3 this season. With their flawless performances in major tournaments, it’s no surprise they claim the top spot heading into Worlds.
Worst Team: LOUD Esports and Liberty
On the opposite end, LOUD Esports, the reigning CBLoL champion from Brazil, ranks as the worst-performing team among the Worlds 2024 competitors, sitting at #55. Despite their domestic success, they’ve struggled to maintain consistency against international teams, making them the underdog in this year’s tournament.
Additionally, the very bottom of Riot’s ranking features Liberty, another Brazilian team, currently holding the #80 position with just 1020 points. Their performance has been lackluster this season, making them the lowest-ranked team on Riot’s list.
Conclusion
With Worlds 2024 on the horizon, Riot’s power rankings offer fans a comprehensive look at which teams are at the top of their game and which ones have struggled.
As Gen.G leads the rankings and LOUD Esports ranks at the bottom, all eyes will be on these teams as they battle it out on the international stage. Which team do you think will defy the rankings and make a surprise run at Worlds?
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