When LGD lost to WB and had to face DRG in the placement matches, most netizens believed the outcome of the match was already decided! Since the SAB group stage, DRG had never failed to reach the third round, earning them the title of "God of Placement Matches" and "Gatekeeper of Group S."

However, everything changed after the match on the 20th! In the placement match, DRG lost to LGD with a score of 2 to 4.

In the first game, DRG took the lead, but in the second game,40 seconds into the game, DRG invaded the blue jungle, and four players quickly eliminated the enemy tank. At 2 minutes and 20 seconds, Lu Ban Qi Hao killed the enemy's Inugami under the tower. At 5 minutes, both sides traded one for one in a team fight in the red jungle. At 10 minutes and 40 seconds, LGD invaded the blue jungle, achieving a zero-for-two team fight and subsequently taking the Shadow Tyrant. At 14 minutes and 10 seconds, DRG initiated a team fight, but LGD countered in time, resulting in a one-for-two exchange and destroying the three lanes' high ground. At 16 minutes and 10 seconds, both sides clashed in the bottom lane, and LGD managed to secure a one-for-four team fight, destroying the crystal and leveling the score!

In the third game, DRG once again took the lead, but unfortunately, LGD was not willing to fall behind! In the fourth game,At 3 minutes, both sides clashed in the mid lane, with LGD eliminating two of the opposing players. At 6 minutes and 40 seconds, DRG launched an attack in the top lane, killing Zhang Liang and taking down the top tower. At 10 minutes and 20 seconds, LGD secured the Shadow Tyrant, but DRG managed a one-for-two team fight. At 14 minutes and 20 seconds, Hangzhou LGD.NBW defeated the Shadow Tyrant. At 15 minutes and 10 seconds, both sides engaged in a team fight in the mid lane, with DRG achieving a one-for-three exchange, temporarily halting LGD's momentum. At 18 minutes and 10 seconds, both sides clashed at the Shadow Tyrant, with LGD pulling off a two-for-three team fight, destroying the crystal to tie the score!

In the fifth game, both sides fought for match points, and with DRG in the lead, the player from the side lane initially wanted to "toy" with the LGD support, but unexpectedly ended up being solo killed by the support.At 10 minutes and 30 seconds, Yang Jian used his first skill to dash in and secure the Shadow Tyrant, with DRG achieving a two-for-three team fight. At 12 minutes and 30 seconds, Cang secured the Shadow Lord, but LGD killed Yang Jian. At 17 minutes and 30 seconds, Su Lie solo killed Ji Xiaoman in the red jungle. At 19 minutes, both sides clashed at the Shadow Tyrant, with LGD achieving a zero-for-two exchange, pushing down the three lanes and destroying the crystal, putting LGD at match point!

After turning the tide to win the fifth game, LGD pressed on, while DRG lost all motivation. Ultimately, LGD defeated DRG 4 to 2, returning to Group S!Since the SAB grouping, it was DRG's first time missing the third round of Group S, ending their record of nine consecutive appearances in the third round. This was also LGD's first time defeating DRG in a BO7 in the league's history.

After watching DRG's matches, many netizens expressed that if DRG wants to "act," they should go to Group A to continue their performance!

Half a month has passed since the S40 season, and the statistics for heroes have basically stabilized! Marco Polo has also gained the dubious honor of having the lowest win rate in the farming lane! Currently, Marco Polo's win rate is only 45%, making him undoubtedly the weakest marksman, as anyone who uses him tends to lose. This season, Marco Polo is particularly weak; due to the revision of the magic ball judgment, his damage has significantly dropped, and the attribute that allowed Marco Polo's true damage to crit has been removed. Previously, he could instantly eliminate even tanky opponents after triggering his passive, but now he struggles to take down squishy targets.

The feel of Marco Polo's first skill has also become incredibly poor, whether for kiting or poking; it feels very awkward. Moreover, the speed of Marco Polo's first skill has slowed down, significantly reducing his damage output. Combined with the nerf to Ice Armor, Marco Polo's double stun has also been removed, making him a trap in the current version; using him makes it very easy to lose. If anyone wants to use a marksman to climb ranks, it's best to avoid Marco Polo.