Having a robust League of Legends roster on paper doesn’t all the time translate to wins in aggressive matches. This has been the case for Dignitas for the reason that starting of the 2023 LCS Spring Break up. In an interview with Travis Gafford following their sixth-straight loss on Feb. 10, Jensen shed extra gentle on this problem.
“It’s powerful to be on this state of affairs. It’s not what I had hoped for by any means,” Jensen mentioned. Though he has not but given up and remains to be hopeful, he admits the crew have to determine issues out in the event that they need to enhance their efficiency.
Based on Jensen, there’s not one cause behind the crew’s problematic efficiency. “We’re taking part in like shit,” Jensen mentioned. “Each sport there’s a completely different cause, there are various things going mistaken. We’re simply not taking part in as much as the extent that the opposite groups are.”
He additional elaborated by saying others are taking part in higher individually and as a crew, whereas Dignitas (who’re at the moment 0-6 within the LCS standings) have been falling behind in virtually each facet of their video games. “Now we have a tough time drafting. Even when we’ve got a superb draft, it’s onerous to play,” he mentioned. “I believe we’re the worst crew proper now truthfully.”
Changing present substitute Vincent “Biofrost” Wang, Kim “IgNar” Dong-geun is set to play next week as the team’s starting support player. Because of issues, IgNar’s visa issuance had been delayed till now. He might be becoming a member of the crew as they head into the fourth week of the 2023 LCS Spring Break up. With the whole roster, Jensen believes issues would possibly change for the higher for Dignitas.
The shift in meta towards tank supports with the upcoming Patch 13.4 can even make a distinction for Dignitas. “The [current] meta may be very centered on the early sport and having the stronger bot lane,” Jensen mentioned. “We’re falling behind lots within the early sport, so the video games are very powerful. On this meta, it is rather punishing.”
Jensen additionally clarified the crew’s poor efficiency had nothing to do with the group’s assist workers. “I believe they’ve handled us very properly truly. I’m very pleased with how issues are going from the supportive aspect of Dignitas,” he mentioned. “The issue is extra on the gamers and [their] particular person efficiency.”
Going into subsequent week, Jensen believes Dignitas’ success is determined by how shortly they will stand up to hurry with IgNar. He feels the crew must accommodate as IgNar performs a unique playstyle.
Dignitas’ subsequent opponent within the 2023 LCS Spring Break up might be Cloud9. The match will start at 7pm CT on Feb. 15.
