LoL - Worlds 2025: KT Rolster Wins Coin Toss and Chooses Blue Side for Final
KT Rolster secured the coin toss for the Worlds 2025 Finals and opted to start on the Blue Side against T1. This decision is significant as side selection influences the draft phase and key champion picks.
Side Performance Stats
- KT Rolster holds a perfect 100% win rate on the Blue Side in Worlds 2025, with six wins.
- T1 has a 73% success rate on the Red Side, winning eleven out of fifteen games.
Side Selection Practices
Side choice is especially critical at the beginning of a best-of series. Some leagues, like the LPL and LCP, experimented with using 1v1s on the ARAM map to determine side selection, turning it into an engaging gameplay moment. However, this was not adopted internationally and the LPL discontinued this method during the Summer Split.
The LCP added variety by restricting champion picks based on seasonal regional themes, but Worlds 2025 continues to use the traditional coin toss for side decision.
Meta and Bans for KT Rolster on Blue Side
The meta at Worlds 2025 is quite clear and consistent across teams. When KT Rolster plays on the Blue Side, their mid laner, Gwak "Bdd" Bo-seong, is often targeted by bans. His Ryze and Azir picks are frequently banned, but never exceeding 45% of the time.
"These are the two champions opponents most frequently remove against KT."
In response, KT typically bans champions such as Qiyana and Yunara when on Blue Side. Interestingly, KT rarely bans Azir regardless of side, trusting Bdd’s skill to counterpick effectively with champions like Orianna or Taliyah.
Summary
KT Rolster’s strategic choice of the Blue Side leverages their flawless track record this Worlds, with targeted bans and confidence in their mid laner shaping their approach in the final against T1.
Author’s Conclusion
KT Rolster’s decision to pick Blue Side highlights their tactical edge and confidence in adapting to opponent bans, positioning them strongly for the Worlds 2025 final.