Echo Fox Stands Tall Against LCS Competition

It’s almost the beginning of week 3 in the North American League of Legends Championship Series, and despite how close the games have become, only one team has truly managed to rise above the rest to claim pole position. Echo Fox is currently the only team in the NA LCS with a perfect record of four victories, zero defeats. Let’s take a look at the team that makes up this incredible squad.

Heo “Huni” Seung-hoon

In the top lane is the lovable fan favourite Huni, a player that has managed to win over fans from not one, not two, but three regions, due to his infectious positivity and in game ability. Originally joining Fnatic in early 2015, Huni built quite the European following before making the switch to play in North America with Immortals. After a year of winning over the fans from NA, Huni was able to make the switch to play in his native Korea, a switch that few players have been able to accomplish. Joining the illustrious SK Telecom T1, Huni was able to qualify for the Mid-Season Invitational and the World Championships, though they were ultimately unable to complete the three-peat. Many fans wondered what would happen to Huni after it was announced that he was leaving SKT T1, but his return to North America has so far been quite the success.

Joshua “Dardoch” Hartnett

An outspoken jungler with something of a reputation is probably a description that can fit a large number of North American pro players, both past and present. Having bounced around the NA LCS scene for a while has certainly not done wonders for his image however, with multiple teams parting ways for various reasons. For Dardoch, the most important step now is to shake off any and all preconceptions that may cling to him, and prove once and for all that he is a team player who is capable of helping his team go all the way.

Kim “Fenix” Jae-hun

Holding down the mid lane for Echo Fox, Fenix would have sailed under the radar if not for an explosive power play way back in the 2015 NA LCS Summer Split, which saw him not only fend off a gank by four members of CLG, but in turn take them all down himself as if it was nothing. This was the moment that really shone a spotlight on Fenix’s skill as a player, and it was to great disappointment when he was ultimately forced to leave the LCS and play in the Challenger Circuit due to Team Liquid’s issues with import slots. Now that Fenix is back in the NA LCS, fans are sure to be treated to his signature high velocity playstyle that made him a terror to face back in Season 5 / 6.

Johnny “Altec” Ru

Altec is certainly no stranger to the NA LCS, having been a member of various challenger and LCS teams since the beginning. Altec has garnered a reputation as being an AD Carry that, while not in contention for best in the region, being extremely consistent in his play. Holding down a top ten slot in KDA Ratio, CS Per Min and Kill Participation, Altec has quickly become a rock for Echo Fox, playing his role at a level that his team can rely on.

Adrian “Adrian” Ma

Finally, in the support position, is Adrian. Despite a rough 2017, in which he switched between several teams in a matter of months, Altec has made a name for himself as a player of consistency, much like duo partner Altec. Despite criticisms of his Champion Pool, Adrian has shown an ability to play a wide variety of champion styles, which will surely aid Echo Fox in their coming matches.

For these players, the challenges ahead are numerous and difficult. However, if they continue to demonstrate their will to win and never say die attitude, they stand an excellent chance of remaining on top of the leader boards. For more about Echo Fox’s other members, why not check out Sonic Fox kicked My Ass at Ping-Pong (and Injustice 2), or visit their website for up to date news.