As Faker continues to grace the League of Legends scene with his exceptional skills, it has become almost customary for each of his matches to be associated with unique events or milestones.
Given his extensive career and numerous achievements, Faker consistently finds opportunities to break records. Between 2022 and 2023, it seemed as though every game played by Faker added another remarkable record to his already illustrious list of accomplishments.
In a recent match against Kwangdong Freecs during the 2024 Spring LCK, T1 secured a decisive 2-0 victory. While the professional significance of this match may not have been particularly noteworthy, as T1 demonstrated their dominance over Kwangdong Freecs, it was another occasion for Faker to etch his name in the record books.
Despite the lack of intense competition, T1’s strategic triumph served as a psychological boost for the team following their loss to Gen.G on the tournament’s opening day.
Individually, Faker once again broke a record, adding to his legacy. In this instance, he became the first player to play Corki in a professional match and maintain an undefeated streak spanning 19 consecutive matches, a feat dating back to the 2020 Spring LCK.
Remarkably, he has sustained this milestone for almost four years, emphasizing the enduring nature of his exceptional gameplay. Additionally, his win rate with Corki stands at an impressive 75%, further highlighting his mastery of the champion.
It’s worth noting that Corki hasn’t always been a prominent pick in the meta, and it has been one of Faker’s less frequently used champions throughout his career. Since 2016, Faker has used Corki in only 50 matches, excluding those in which the champion was banned.
This becomes even more noteworthy considering that, in the game against Kwangdong Freecs, the T1 mid laner chose Corki over Ahri, a highly popular champion, marking a departure from his typical selections.
Corki, known for its complexity and requiring specific conditions to be effective in a game, adds an additional layer of significance to Faker’s milestone. Given that Corki is not currently a meta favorite, his achievement becomes even more exceptional.