by Bilibili Gaming (BLG) triumphed in the LPL Summer 2024 grand final, defeating Weibo Gaming (WBG) 3-0 to claim their second LPL title of the year.
With this victory, BLG has solidified their dominance in the Chinese League of Legends scene, winning all domestic competitions this year and earning the first seed for the upcoming World Championship.
Congratulations to @BilibiliGaming on winning the 2024 #LPL Summer Playoffs championship!
The glory has been earned, and a new era of dominance begins! This year, they've claimed both the Spring and Summer season titles, taking home their second Silver Dragon Cup. They will head… pic.twitter.com/KU1dgdtvs9
— LPL (@lplenglish) August 30, 2024
BLG entered the finals as the clear favourite, and despite WBG’s strong start in Game 1, BLG’s experience and skill quickly turned the tide.
WBG, led by Lee “Tarzan” Seung-yong on Zyra, initially controlled the early game, but BLG managed to secure a gold lead despite being behind in kills.
The game’s pivotal moment came when WBG attempted to take Baron, only for BLG’s Yangwei “Wei” Yan to steal it and secure a series of kills, leading to a swift victory.
Game 2 was a display of BLG’s dominance, with Zhuo “Knight” Ding and Wei controlling the map and overwhelming WBG, ending the game with a staggering 29-6 kill score.
Knight’s exceptional performance on Zeri in the midlane, finishing with a 10/1/13 KDA, highlighted BLG’s superiority.
WBG showed resilience in Game 3, securing an early gold lead and even taking Baron.
However, BLG’s Jiaohao “Elk” Zhao capitalised on a crucial team fight, earning a pentakill that shifted the momentum back in BLG’s favour.
A final decisive team fight in the midlane allowed BLG to close out the game and the series.
This victory not only marks BLG’s second LPL title of the year but also Knight’s fourth consecutive LPL championship, having previously won both LPL splits in 2023 with JD Gaming.
Knight’s consistent dominance in the midlane earned him the Finals MVP award, further establishing his reputation as one of the best players in the world.
knight takes home the FMVP title for the 2024 #LPL Summer Playoffs Finals and claims his fourth championship in a row! Congratulations to him on this unprecedented achievement! pic.twitter.com/QMcYMgH9BB
— LPL (@lplenglish) August 30, 2024
BLG’s success in 2024, including a strong performance at the Mid-Season Invitational (where they finished second to Gen.G), sets them up as one of the top contenders for the World Championship.
BLG will look to continue their winning ways on the international stage and seek revenge against Gen.G.
Weibo Gaming, despite their loss, had a commendable run through the summer spit, finishing third in the regular season and making it to the grand final.
They now turn their attention to the LPL Regional Finals, where they will face LNG Esports for a chance to qualify for Worlds 2024.
