LCP Power Rankings 2025 Mid Season – Who are the Title favorites?

These are the LCP Power Rankings ahead of the Mid Season, the second split of the competitive year which will decide the two teams going to MSI and the Esports World Cup.

LCP Power Rankings 2025 Mid Season

8. Chiefs Esports Club

Chiefs Esports Club come from a disappointing first split where they haven’t been able to find a win. The team tried to bring in a good mix of promising talents from various regions, including former SK Gaming support Luon but it wasn’t still enough.

Going into the second split, the team is looking to bounce back and have replaced two of their players: bot laner Leemas has retired and jungler Mir parted ways with the club. While the new jungler is yet to be revealed, CHF have called previous Team Bliss ADC Violet. The guy previously played at the 2021 World Championship on PEACE and was last seen on Team Bliss. Unless the team makes a super pick up in the jungle position, however, it will be unlikely to see this roster making a miraculous leap in performance. Anything better than last place would already be considered a step in the right direction.

7. DetonatioN FocusMe

The Japanese team continues to struggle to bring out results after a few years of domination in the LJL. The only bright spots are Guwon, the promising jungler from T1 Academy, and veteran mid laner Aria, who still seems to be doing the heavy lifting. Unfortunately, the top and bottom lanes are consistent liabilities, especially when compared to the side lanes of other teams in the LCP. The team is likely going to be fighting in the bottom part of the league this split as well, potentially missing another international tournament.

6. Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming

The team has had a higher potential compared to DFM in the first split and I think it’s mainly due to veteran leadership from players like FATE and Evi. Paired with young talents like Courage and a solid domestic carry like Marble, the team had a consistent win condition they could default on. That being said, there is still a gap to the top teams and I think it’s partially due to how the LJL plays a bit more conservatively, which often puts them on the backfoot. This is a team that could fight for a playoff spot but I doubt they can aim higher than that.

5. Secret Whales

I had high expectations from this team in the new season but they faltered hard in playoffs, getting swept by GAM in the first round. Still, there are several strong points in this team: their mid-bot duo has shown promising stuff, especially ADC Eddie, who stood out with positive individual numbers. If one of the top four stumbles, Secret Whales could sneak into the playoff conversation—but a fight for an international spot seems quite unlikely for now.

4. Vikings Esports

If there is one team that can make a leap in performance, it’s probably Vikings Esports. They have shown they are a playoff team but there is enough potential to fight for a top two, especially if other teams’ form drops. I believe Jungler Gury is extremely proactive and fits well into the current meta, while their mid and bot lanes are stable, veteran-driven threats. Kratos will need to step up on the top side since I think he’s one of the weaker links, but if he can hold his own, this team is a real contender.

Which star player are you looking forward to in the next split?

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3. GAM Esports

I was probably expecting a little bit more from GAM but there are good enough signals to believe they will do well. Jungler Levi remains the heart of the squad, and the increased emphasis on skirmishes in the early-mid game should play to his strengths. The big question lies in the mid lane: who will be the starting mid between Aress or Emo? Emo subbed in during playoffs with mixed success. Overall, GAM has the talents to make it work, but they will need to find their footing fast if the goal is to take part at MSI.

2. TALON Esports

This is the team most likely to challenge for a ticket to MSI and the Esports World Cup. They have shown that in the first part of the year: the pieces, but I think TALON has a clear weakness that can be hard to tackle: Karsa often sacrifices himself for the team’s success— it works, but I believe Karsa works better when he’s on playmakers. Luckily for them, top laner Azhi has been improving compared to last year, and with Fearless Draft staying, his ability to play different champions and fit different roles will be a key to the team’s success. Overall, however, they should be consistent enough to make it work.

1. CTBC Flying Oyster

CFO is the undisputed team to beat in the LCP. After a great performance at First Stand, CFO proved they can battle with top teams from other regions. Their top side duo of Rest and Driver will continue to dominate the league, and with the Fearless Draft format still active, their preparation and flexibility give them a massive edge. Doggo looks reborn —perhaps in the best shape of his career—and HongQ has already proved to the world he can become the successor of Maple as the mid laner of the PCS. Based on the results, anything short of an international qualification would be a shock.