Patch 26.11, Coaching Staff of the Split, & LCS Playoffs! | The Dive Driven by Kia

About this episode

The episode discusses Patch 26.11, coaching staff changes, and the latest LCS playoffs matches.

You still have time to get your tickets to Spring Finals! https://mullettarena.com/event/legendschampionship/ Patch 26.11 is here, and Azael, Kobe, and Meteos have a LOT of opinions. On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, the crew kicks things off by discussing the most recent game-changing adjustments, namely enchanter nerfs and some long-overdue tweaks to under purchased items. They also dive into the Quinn buffs but, rest assured, Kobe isn’t worried about it (or so he says). On the LCS front, both series from Week 2 of Playoffs went the full five games, delivering plenty of gameplay for the gang to unpack. TLAW’s CoreJJ seemed determined to push Inspired’s buttons, forcing him to pivot through aggressive tactics. FlyQuest continues to show up with high energy and creative strategies, entertaining audiences and casters alike. C9, on the other hand, showed a masterclass in team coordination, highlighted by a game-winning Ashe play by Zven. Looking ahead, Week 3 begins with a competitive face-off between FlyQuest and Sentinels. We already know the SEN roster is stacked with talent, but will the fearless Bo5 format open the door for FlyQuest’s inventive drafting to steal the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Azael, Kobe, Meteos

Topics covered

• LCS Playoffs
• Patch Updates
• Coaching Staff
• Game Recaps
• Esports Strategies

Keywords

• League of Legends
• LCS
• Patch 26.11
• Coaching Staff
• Esports
• FlyQuest
• C9
• Spring Finals

Sponsors

Kia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FlyQuest, C9, Sentinels, LCS

Products: Patch 26.11

Places: Mullet Arena

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