RESULTS: Royal Never Give Up Claim Victory in the LPL

After a tough series, the winner of the LPL 2018 Spring Playoffs has finally been revealed. The series between Royal Never Give Up (RNG) and EDward Gaming (EDG) had its ups and downs for both teams, but in the end it was RNG who claimed victory 3-1, earning themselves not just the championship, but also a spot at the upcoming Mid-Season Invitational.

The first game saw EDG claim victory, taking an early lead in the series. While both teams managed to share the neutral objectives, EDG did have a slight edge, taking two Dragons and a Baron to RNG’s single Dragon and Rift Herald. Ultimately it was the straight conflict between these two teams that allowed EDG to claim victory, with the tower score standing at 10 to 3, and the kills at 11 to 6 respectively.

The second match saw RNG retake control of the series, claiming victory after a dominating performance. The kill score was the only thing that wasn’t a complete blow-out, with RNG putting up 11 kills to EDG’s 4. The tower score was as one-sided as they come, as RNG levelled everything and protected all of their own, 11-0. The neutral game was also extremely one-sided, with RNG claiming three Dragons, the Rift Herald, and a Baron, while preventing EDG from claiming anything.

The third match went heavily in the favour of RNG once more. Once more controlling the neutral objectives, RNG claimed two Dragons and two Barons to EDG’s singular Dragon. The tower score was slightly better than the previous game, with RNG still taking down 11 for themselves, and EDG finally claiming one in return, however the kill score was even worse, with the final count reading 10-1 in the favour of RNG.

The fourth match saw EDG show some fire, in defiance of their likely loss. However it really was too little too late, as RNG once more dominated all facets of the game. The kill score read 13-3 in favour of RNG, the tower score read 9-3 in favour of RNG, and RNG once more claimed the lion’s share of the neutral objectives. Both teams managed to pick up two Dragons apiece, however RNG also secured two Barons, putting them well ahead of their opponents.

With this victory, RNG will take the final spot at the Mid-Season Invitational, where they will face off against the other winners of the various regional championships. For more on that upcoming tournament, check out the Official Schedule, here, and for more League of Legends action from the weekend, check out the finals of the EU Masters tournament, here.