League of Legends MSI 2024 Statistics: T1's Dominance and Key Highlights
The League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2024 has ended on a high note, with the best teams around the world showcasing intense competition and remarkable performances. T1 emerged as a dominant force in several statistical categories, boosting the support from fans who still consider them the best team in the world, despite their third place. Meanwhile, Gen.G Esports clinched the championship in a thrilling finale against Bilibili Gaming (BLG). Here’s a comprehensive overview of the standout statistics and highlights from MSI 2024. |
MSI 2024 Key Statistics
Player and Team Highlights:
- Most MVPs: T1 Oner (5 MVPs)
- Most Total Kills: Gen.G Peyz (110 kills)
- Bloodiest Game: Team Liquid vs. T1, Game 1 (1.7 kills per minute)
- Player with Most Total Gold: T1 Faker (316,435 gold, equivalent to 253 Needlessly Large Rods)
- Team with Most Total Gold: T1 (1,427,378 gold)
- Most Solo Kills: FNC Humanoid (14 solo kills)
- Most Deathless Wins: BLG Bin and T1 Gumayusi (5 wins each)
- Most Counterjungling Done: TL UmTi (11.4% across 11 games)
- Jungler Who Killed the Most Minions: T1 Oner (636 minions)
- Laner Who Killed the Most Jungle Camps: BLG Bin (385 camps)
Fun and Interesting Statistics:
- Longest Distance Kill: EST Snaker on Draven in Game 2 of T1 vs. Estral Esports (8872 units)
- Longest Lived Ward: FNC Humanoid in Game 1 vs. GAM Esports (22 minutes, 13 seconds)
- Player with the Most Distance Traveled: T1 Keria (15,017,363 units, equivalent to 250 laps of Summoner’s Rift)
- Most Low HP Escapes: BLG Elk (11 escapes under 10% HP or 100 HP)
- Total Infernal Cinders Picked Up: 481
- Player Who Picked Up the Most Infernal Cinders: T1 Gumayusi (46)
- Player Who Stole the Most Towers: BLG Bin (8 towers)
Records for Runes and Items:
- Total Gold from First Strike: 26,498
- Player with the Most Gold from First Strike in One Game: BLG Elk (1,600 gold on Lucian)
- Total Health Gained from Grasp of the Undying: 57,727 HP
- Player with the Highest Health Boost from Grasp of the Undying in One Game: G2 Brokenblade (2,887 HP on K'Sante)
- Total Mejai's Soulstealer Stacks: 209
- Player with the Most Mejai's Soulstealer Stacks: BLG knight (117 total stacks)
Record-Breaking Wins and Losses:
- Winning with Two Nexus Towers Down: Gen.G Esports vs. Bilibili Gaming, Game 4
- Team with Most Gold Lead in Game Loss: BLG vs. PSG, Game 2 (8,377 gold lead at 16:51)
- Team with Most Gold Lead in a Game Win: PSG Talon vs. EST, Game 2 (19,135 gold lead at 22:50)
- Longest Game Duration: Gen.G Esports vs. Bilibili Gaming (47 minutes, 14 seconds)
- Shortest Game Duration: FlyQuest vs. T1, Game 1 (17 minutes, 34 seconds)
- Team with the Longest Average Game Duration: Gen.G Esports (34 minutes, 38 seconds)
- Team with the Shortest Average Game Duration: Estral Esports (27 minutes, 32 seconds)
Neutral Objective Records:
- Total Towers Taken Assisted by Voidgrubs: 359
- Most Voidgrubs Taken: T1 (93)
- Total Kills Assisted by the Elder Dragon: 23
- Player with the Most Kills Assisted by the Elder Dragon: FLY Jensen (4)
Total Elemental Drakes Killed:
- Hextech: 65
- Ocean: 60
- Chemtech: 57
- Cloud: 56
- Infernal: 44
- Mountain: 42
- Elder Dragons Slain: 7
Baron Nashors Slain: 105
Gen.G's Comeback in the MSI 2024 Finals
The MSI 2024 finals between Gen.G and BLG were a nail-biting series that culminated in one of the most memorable moments in League of Legends history. The final game, especially, was a showcase of Gen.G’s dominance over every other team at this point in League of Legends Esports.
The Critical Moment: Late in the game, BLG mounted a fierce assault on Gen.G’s base, successfully destroying both Nexus turrets. At this point, Gen.G's Nexus was completely exposed, and their hopes of winning seemed slim. However, their disciplined defense was about to turn the tide.
The Comeback: After one of the longest matches in League of Legends competitive gaming history, in a critical 37-minute fight around the Baron pit, BLG initially gained the upper hand and nearly ended the game. Peyz, the ADC for BLG, was about to seal the victory, but his death timer was crucial. His untimely death provided just enough time for Gen.G's key players to respawn and defend their Nexus.
With the Nexus turrets down, Gen.G focused on meticulous defense. Gen.G sent Chovy and Kiin back to base to guard the exposed Nexus while their teammates contested the Elder Dragon. This strategic move ensured that they remained in control and prevented BLG from exploiting the open Nexus.
Securing the Elder Dragon: The game’s decisive moment came at the Elder Dragon. Gen.G held their teleport advantage, strategically sending Chovy and Kiin to defend while the rest of the team fought at the Dragon pit. This split-second decision allowed Gen.G to secure the Elder Dragon boost and turn the fight in their favor.
Final Push: With Elder Dragon’s buff and their base secured, Gen.G launched a final push. Chovy and Kiin effectively prevented BLG's attempts to recall and defend, allowing their team to march down the mid-lane. The rest of the Gen.G squad executed a coordinated attack, dismantling BLG's remaining defenses and destroying their Nexus.
MVP Performance: Lehends won the League of Legends MSI 2024 Finals MVP for his outstanding gameplay and crucial decision-making, underscoring his crucial role in Gen.G's victory.
This victory not only earned Gen.G their first MSI championship but also secured their spot at Worlds 2024, provided they reach the LCK Summer 2024 playoffs. This incredible comeback from an exposed Nexus underscores the tactical depth and resilience that define champions in League of Legends.
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