RESULTS: Baron Steals Help Splyce Secure the Victory over ROCCAT
By Zac Cameron ·
Splyce came into this match looking to equalize their match record against ROCCAT, and found that sometimes it's just easier to let your opponent do the hard work
With the recent changes to how the Baron buff interacts with items such as Banner of Command, it’s safe to say that while it was always an important objective to secure, its value has risen dramatically. Teams are finding it more important than ever to take it down, and do it fast, as its ability to end games has greatly increased. So what happens when a bunch of vision items are removed or reworked, more value is placed on securing the objective, and teams feel the need to contest it every time? You get three Barons stolen in a single game, that’s what.
The early game was fairly straightforward, with both teams managing to avoid any ambushes or ganks, preferring to secure map objectives like the Dragon and Rift Herald instead. First blood came from an interesting skirmish in the top lane, with Splyce catching out opposing jungler Jonas “Memento” Elmarghichi. The match continued for some time, with both teams managing to secure individual kills and objectives, but lacking the ability to find and win any large team fights.
The first major team fight would occur when Splyce attempted to secure Baron, but Memento was able to steal it away, with ROCCAT pouncing on the weakened Splyce members to take down four. With this stolen power, ROCCAT was able to start pushing lanes, building up a significant gold lead. Splyce would be able to hold on, however, preventing ROCCAT from doing too much damage to their base, while also securing more objectives of their own. With ROCCAT firmly in the lead, they would attempt to secure a second Baron, a buff that would likely spell the end for Splyce’s chances, however this time it was Splyce jungler Andrei “Xerxe” Dragomir who would steal it away, giving Splyce the power to attack, rather than just defend.
After also securing the Elder Dragon, Splyce managed to equalize the gold once more, effectively resetting the game in terms of power. ROCCAT would take a chance when Baron respawned, attempting to secure it before Splyce could react, however Xerxe managed to steal it away again, giving Splyce the opportunity to advance into the base of ROCCAT. With both teams sensing the end drawing close, desperate skirmishes broke out at ROCCAT attempted to repel the Splyce squad from their base, however the power of Baron would prove too great, as Splyce broke open the base and destroyed the nexus.
With this victory, Splyce have equalized their head-to-head record against ROCCAT, and secured their spot in second place for now, though the standings could change as the day progresses. For more action out of the EU LCS, check out how Misfits knocked down Fnatic to keep their playoff dreams alive, and for more information on when these teams will be facing off again, check out the Official Schedule page, here.