T1 and Bilibili Gaming Stay Perfect at Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage

Tung "Ginn" Duong
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On a pivotal day of the Swiss Stage, both T1 and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) proved their championship form, dispatching their opponents with clean 2-0 performances to move one step closer to playoff qualification.

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T1 and Bilibili Gaming Worlds 2025 — Staying Perfect in the Swiss Stage

Game 1 – Mid and Bot Diff Opens the Map for BLG

Bilibili Gaming entered the series with a measured, methodical approach. Through steady lane priority from their solo lanes and relentless pressure from the bot side, BLG slowly tightened their grip on the map.

Knight’s Ziggs controlled mid from the first wave, unlocking Shadow’s Trundle to invade repeatedly and disrupt Disamis’ jungle tempo. Meanwhile, Elk’s Kai’Sa and ON’s Neeko crushed the 2v2 bot lane, forcing defensive rotations that limited VKS’s options on both side lanes.

Once BLG secured Herald control, the map state shifted entirely. Towers fell in sequence, vision lines crept deeper into VKS territory, and every neutral setup became a one-sided stage for BLG to dictate fights.

With Baron secured at the 29-minute mark, the game snowballed beyond recovery. BLG’s clean engage–disengage sequencing left VKS with no entry into teamfights, and the LPL representatives closed Game 1 without giving up a single realistic comeback window.

Game 2 – VKS Strike Back Early, But BLG’s Scaling Is Relentless

Vivo Keyd Stars (VKS) came into Game 2 swinging—attacking early skirmishes and finally finding winning trades around mid and bot. Their aggressive setup earned them a temporary gold lead and renewed hope for an equalizer.

For a brief stretch, VKS controlled the pace, stacking timers and forcing BLG to respond rather than dictate. But once the game transitioned into full 5v5 territory, the momentum cracked.

BLG’s scaling composition came online. Bin’s Rumble applied immense side-lane pressure, Knight’s LeBlanc re-stabilized mid control, and Elk’s Corki thrived in front-to-back teamfights. Every major objective became harder for VKS to contest as BLG re-established vision dominance and suffocated rotations.

The decisive moment came during Baron and Elder setups—BLG’s coordination overwhelmed every VKS engagement attempt. With superior spacing and cleaner execution, BLG wiped crucial mid-to-late fights, claimed both major buffs, and closed Game 2 at 43 minutes, turning a shaky start into a dominant finish.

T1 2-0 100 Thieves – Experience Over Firepower

Game 1 – Mid-Game Breakpoint Blows the Game Open

100 Thieves entered the opener with a clear plan: slow the map, trade neutrals, and prevent T1 from accelerating through early skirmishes. For the first ten minutes, it worked—the LTA side controlled wave states, matched cross-map plays, and held a slight gold advantage through objective trades.

But once the map opened and vision lines became contestable, momentum flipped instantly. Oner’s Xin Zhao and Faker’s Taliyah synced up perfectly, chaining picks across river and jungle entrances to dismantle 100T’s setups.

With the bot lane given space, Gumayusi’s Corki stepped into the spotlight, shredding frontlines in every 5v5. From there, T1 suffocated 100T across the map, sweeping vision, controlling rotations, and forcing disadvantageous face-checks.

A clean Baron secure at 23 minutes broke the base wide open, and with Soul point pressure, T1 closed Game 1 in just 30 minutes through crisp execution and superior teamfight layering.

Game 2 – 100T Fight Back, But T1 Outscales and Outlasts

Determined to respond, 100 Thieves came into Game 2 with early-game agency and executed well. They punished T1 in skirmishes around mid and bot, stacking an early gold lead and securing the first two dragons.

For a time, T1 were forced onto the defensive—conceding space and waiting for their item spikes. But once the game reached the 5v5 stage, T1’s composition began to outscale.

Better reset timing, steadier front-to-back setups, and cleaner engage–disengage discipline turned the tide. Oner’s Jarvan IV found consistent backline access, Faker’s Orianna controlled mid-river chokes, and Gumayusi re-emerged as the late-game closer once teamfights became structured.

Once T1 secured Baron and later Dragon Soul, 100T no longer had a win condition. Every contest became a losing angle, and T1 marched down mid for the final push at 41 minutes, sealing the 2-0 sweep.

On the Road to Playoffs

Both T1 and BLG continue their Worlds run by moving into the 2-2 bracket, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they march into the final stage of the Swiss gauntlet.

Meanwhile, 100 Thieves and Vivo Keyd Stars have been eliminated—100T’s exit marking the final chapter of their League of Legends division before the roster disbands.

A bittersweet ending for the LTA/LCS representatives, and a reminder of how brutal the World Championship stage can be.

With the bracket now set: