LEC Players and Coaches Unanimously Call for Fearless Draft to Become Permanent Feature
LEC players and coaches are unanimously calling for Fearless Draft to become a permanent feature in competitive League of Legends, praising its positive impact on both gameplay and viewership.
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Fearless Draft, which prevents teams from picking the same champions in consecutive games within a match, has transformed the 2025 Winter Split Playoffs by forcing teams to demonstrate greater champion flexibility and strategic depth.
Key benefits highlighted by professionals include:
- Enhanced viewer entertainment
- Deeper strategic gameplay
- Greater champion diversity
- Fresh competitive experience
LEC Winter Split 2025 Draft
G2 Esports' head coach Dylan Falco emphasizes that the format is "too good for the game and viewership," while Fnatic's coach GrabbZ argues that its current limited implementation undermines its potential impact.
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Players like KOI's Myrwyn and KDC's Yike strongly support the format, with Yike particularly excited about how it makes competitive play feel "fresh" again. His teammate Vladi is eager to showcase his extensive champion "ocean" under this system.
While unlikely to be implemented permanently in 2025, the overwhelming positive reception from top teams and players suggests Fearless Draft could become a standard feature across all tournaments by 2026.
