Tuesday, November 11, 2014

League of Legends Worlds Analysis, Group Stage - SSB vs. OMG Game #2

OMG vs. Samsung Blue Game #2
2v1 Lanes, SSB Top

Bans
Alistar Zilean
Thresh Maokai
Ryze Zed

Picks
1. Lee Sin 2. Janna
3. Nami 2. Khazix
3. Irelia 4. Kayle
5. Tristana 4. Twitch
5. Yasuo 6. Orianna

Lane Match-ups – OMG

Top -
Irelia will definitely get bullied by Kayle, however since Kayle is heavy on the sustained damage, she should not have to worry about missing out on too much CS or about getting killed. An early flask will allow her to out-sustain any damage Kayle can put out and she can respond when his range is down with her own trade or can choose to dash in for CS at this point. As the levels progress, Irelia will gain a huge trade advantage and kill potential, especially once the sheen builds up. Force out Kayle's ultimate, heal up, and then go for the kill on the next rotation of Irelia's skills. Ganks with Lee Sin will offer huge results.

Mid -
Yasuo has a slightly rough time against Orianna, but not enough to really be shut down from fighting. Good use of dashes through creeps can make it very hard for Orianna to hit him with offensive ball movement, and with good positioning Yasuo can get in some poke onto Orianna when his flow charge is full. As the lane progresses, Yasuo will gain bully presence at level 6, but will lose it once Orianna is able to wave clear in a spell cast or two. Both lack solo lane kill potential, barring any major mistakes, and any ultimate trades should come out with even damage. The major advantage that Yasuo has is with the jungler, Lee Sin. Once both are level 6, the kill pressure from a gank onto Orianna will skyrocket. It is at this point that they should take advantage of the lane.

Bot -
Tristana/Nami have a definitive advantage over Twitch/Janna and they should actively seek out this lane, expecting and looking for the lane swap. OMG out ranges, out-sustains, out pokes, and can all-in better if Nami can land her CC. Just, advantages all around and the longer OMG can keep Twitch in lane, the longer they can deny his pick potential while Tristana works on her more expensive power spike.

Jungle -
Lee Sin vs. Khazix again, very even match-up. Lee Sin should focus on getting 6 quickly and then combo with Yasuo in mid lane or jungle skirmishes. Other than that, help out Irelia against Kayle as the bot lane should be perfectly fine no matter what SSB try to throw at them.

Lane Match-ups – Samsung Blue

Top -
Kayle can easily bully Irelia when his range is up, however he will be very vulnerable when it is down. Once level 3 hits, Irelia can trade evenly with Kayle, but Kayle should still have the advantage when his range is up. As the lane progresses though, trade potential will increasingly change to Irelia's favor and when she gets her sheen and level 6, should be able to bully Kayle. Kayle should look to bully early, and then attempt to quickly wave clear and make his presence elsewhere. If Khazix can help him get ahead, then the power difference can be lessened enough that Kayle can go toe to toe with her.

Mid -
Orianna generally has an awkward time against Yasuo. His swift dashes combined with the flow shield make it hard to land solid harass against him while also using the ball for CS. Optimal placement of the ball will either be on top of Orianna, or in the middle of her own creep wave. Both of these options will serve to zone/deter Yasuo from attempting to harass Orianna back, as the quick short ball movements will be much easier to hit than if the ball were residing in the opposing creep wave. The ideal point in this match will be when Orianna is able to quick kill the creep wave in 2-3 spells, this nets her a much faster clear speed than Yasuo, as well as forcing minor creep damage onto him. Creeps attacking Yasuo are also much more predictable in their movement and this will help in avoiding Yasuo's dashes. Level 6 will be a feared point though, mostly because of the potential for Lee Sin ganks into an unavoidable Yasuo Ult. Good warding and safe play will be required when Lee Sin's position is unknown.

Bot -
Avoid OMG's bot lane at all costs. Everything about SSB's duo lane is weaker than OMG's. On top of that, Kayle will quickly run into a losing lane as the levels progress. SSB should lane swap. Twitch has no pick potential against Tristana and Nami will out-sustain the lane. With no natural escape, Nami can easily lane CC onto Twitch as well. Get out.

Jungle -
Another Khazix vs. Lee Sin match-up. Khazix should focus on out-farming Lee Sin and trying to mirror him around the map. If possible, focus on shutting down Irelia, especially if you can get the lane swap. Kayle will still offer utility for Twitch later on, even if way behind.

Team Composition/Strategy – OMG

*Win Condition – Get your strong lanes and win your lanes. Specifically top and bottom lanes.

OMG have picked very strong lanes, especially if they can get ahead. The problem is they don't have much utility to offer if they get behind. OMG must make sure that they get their head to head match-ups and do not let SSB find the 2v1, negating a huge advantage that OMG has. Keep these strong lanes, and then start to bully small skirmishes and jungle fights with the Yasuo synergy.

Team Composition/Strategy – Samsung Blue

*Win Condition – Get Twitch to a point where he can dish out a ton of damage and with good positioning, get your picks and damage upfront to the point that OMG cannot fight.

This is a very Twitch centric composition. Kayle/Orianna/Janna are all picked to set Twitch up and keep him safe. Three move speed buffs will allow him to catch out of position OMG members quickly and take them out of the fight. Shields from Orianna and Janna as well as Kayle's ultimate will keep Twitch safe while he unloads. Samsung Blue need to not get shutdown early, especially since they are running two weak lanes considering their opposing lanes. Even if they have to sacrifice Kayle for Twitch, that is fine as Kayle still provides the ultimate utility. Find the lane swaps, and get Twitch rolling.

Game Notes -

OMG walk into blue buff area and got caught. Did not use summoners to escape.

SSB 4 man invade OMG's blue buff, as the second buff and take it, getting a 3 buff start. Lee Sin should have started on the blue buff, not the red.

Tristana levels explosive shot rather than holding onto her levels. This screws up any freeze attempt.

OMG lose a massive wave top, about 2.5 waves worth. Irelia tries to get a TP but cancels when it is responded to by Kayle TP.

Orianna gets a solo kill mid.

SSB get a catch on Irelia as she is a lot less safe with the top turret down.

OMG do rush dragon in response and get it for free.

SSB put a lot of focus onto Irelia, knowing that Kayle, while needing items to be strong, does provide utility for the team still, especially if Twitch can get strong.

SSB wave management is doing wonders for them, forcing OMG to hide, or to go into risky situations.

14 minutes in, OMG have yet to force a Lee Sin/Yasuo combo.

Twitch makes great shots through creeps onto Tristana.

OMG finally force a Yasuo ultimate, using Tristana. 15 minutes in. Net's them a kill on Orianna and dragon.

SSB get a pick near OMG bot jungle, get a kill and then move through clearing out wards from the jungle.

OMG get caught out by SSB, Twitch mainly, and are pushed away from the dragon. Irelia is just a none factor right now and Twitch is extremely strong. Yasuo just slightly too far form team, gets caught out.

OMG are not using their strengths, look afraid to fight. When they do go in, they go in 2v5, both get killed and then SSB takes the inhibitor.

OMG ward does see the baron, but OMG do not get there quick enough. SSB demolish Baron and then get 2 kills heading to OMG's base, ending the game.


Item Notes -

Being shutdown, Irelia gets phage first and a Doran's shield to survive while she tries to farm.

Being shutdown early really puts Irelia behind, I would have liked to have seen her skip the Trinity force and grab a Randuin's, accept that it is too late and start building full tank, using your stun to hold down Twitch and to get that attack speed slow going.

End Game Notes -

OMG really dropped the ball by not sniffing out the lane swap and allowing SSB to essentially negate their weak lanes.

Tristana picking up explosive shot at level 3 instead of letting her skill points idle really hurt OMG and allowed Kayle to get a lot more exp and gold than Irelia.

OMG never make any moves this game, rarely using any of the synergy they have with Yasuo.

What OMG should have done -


The pick/bans were good and they came up with a good team. Really the biggest thing they should have changed would be getting the 2v2 lane match-ups. Twitch could have then been held back and Irelia would not have been useless all game. Outside of that they needed to force fights and use the Yasuo synergy. OMG really played scared almost, accomplishing pretty much nothing the entire game.

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