The highly anticipated LoR (Legends of Runeterra) Worlds 2023 is set to commence on December 14th, promising an electrifying three-day event where the finest players from around the globe will battle for the coveted title of LoR Champion.
This prestigious tournament will feature 64 elite players from the APAC, Americas, and EMEA regions, all converging in a no-holds-barred competition. Among them is Aragornn, the reigning LoR Champion, who earned his spot directly after last year’s victory. The other sixty-three participants have either triumphed in Seasonal tournaments, qualified through Worlds Qualifier tournaments, topped the Runeterra Points race, or emerged victorious in the Last Chance Qualifier.
Every contender’s journey has been meticulously documented, with in-depth profiles available, thanks to Boulevard’s comprehensive coverage.
Aegis Esports, in collaboration with Riot, has been instrumental in tracking each competitor’s performance and Runeterra Points through a detailed spreadsheet, offering fans a season-by-season breakdown of the top players’ journey to the Worlds.
Riot has teamed up with Aegis Esports to deliver an exceptional viewing experience for LoR Worlds 2023.
The broadcasting team is stacked with talent, featuring Boulevard, Scarzig, and 2021 World Champ Alanzq returning to the analyst desk. They will be joined by Nekkra and Spidz, who will provide additional insights and coverage throughout the event.
Tournament Structure and Schedule
The tournament is structured into three phases over three days, each consisting of seven rounds. The first day will follow a Swiss format, with matches starting at 7:00 a.m. PST and concluding around 2:00 p.m. PST. The second day adopts a double elimination format to narrow down to the top eight, while the third day will see the culmination of the competition and the crowning of the new LoR World Champion.
Deck Rules and Match Format
Competitors will bring three unique decks adhering to the “Riot Lock” rules, ensuring diverse region combinations and champion use. The match format includes a ban phase, where each player eliminates one of their opponent’s decks, and the goal is to secure two victories with different decks.
With a whopping $140,000 USD prize pool, the stakes are sky-high.
The champion will take home $30,000 USD, and the runner-up $12,000 USD, with the rest distributed among other competitors based on their performance. Additionally, the winner and runner-up earn the exclusive opportunity to design a new card with LoR’s Designers – a follower for the champion and a spell for the runner-up.
LoR Worlds 2023 is more than just a tournament; it’s a celebration of strategic depth, skill, and the passionate community that has grown around Legends of Runeterra.
Fans can tune in to watch the action unfold live on Twitch and YouTube, where every move, play, and strategy will be analyzed and appreciated by millions around the world.
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