In a thrilling match at the 2023 League of Legends World Championship, G2 Esports’ Caps showcased his brilliance with a game-changing play on Neeko. The midlaner’s unexpected tower dive left fans in awe and opponents scratching their heads.
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| G2 Esports vs. Bilibili Gaming | October 29, 2023 | 2-1 (Loss) |
In the second game of G2’s last Worlds match against LPL team Bilibili Gaming, Caps executed a flawless tower dive with jungler Yike on Neeko. Utilizing her passive ability in a unique way, Caps transformed into a cannon minion to tank multiple tower hits.
At the five-minute mark, Yike boldly charged towards BLG midlaner Yagao’s tower on Nocturne, while Caps cleared the minion wave. To ensure his jungler’s survival, Caps cleverly disguised himself as a cannon minion using Neeko’s passive ability, Inherent Glamour. This allowed him to withstand four tower hits without any issues.
The play caught everyone off guard, including Yagao, who admitted in a post-match interview that he was unaware of this Neeko feature and never expected such a move. The Reddit community also expressed astonishment, debating whether this was an unintended bug or a hidden strategy.
Neeko’s passive ability, Inherent Glamour, grants her the ability to mimic an ally champion or minion. However, using a spell or taking damage from an enemy champion breaks her disguise. While this ability is commonly used to confuse opponents, it also provides Neeko with increased durability.
Caps’ ingenious play not only saved the tower dive but also gave G2 Esports an advantage in the game. Despite their best efforts, G2 ultimately fell short, losing 2-1 to BLG and missing out on the playoffs. The team will now focus on rebuilding for the upcoming 2024 LEC season.
This extraordinary display of skill by Caps serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of competitive League of Legends and the constant evolution of gameplay strategies.
Source: DOTESPORTS
