Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | V5 |
| Alias(es) | Avengers 127 367 |
| Affiliation | LPL professional League of Legends team; later an MSI and World Championship representative 36 110 252 |
| Occupation/Role | Professional esports team |
| First Appearance | Present in the club meeting room 2 |
History
V5 was assembled from players acquired under unusual circumstances. Karsa was signed while nearing the twilight of his career, Rookie became available after IG’s betrayal, 369 arrived through a trade involving Rich, and the bottom lane was promoted from the second team. PPGOD was the sole member not described as part of this improvised construction. 317
The team’s rise followed a prior sixteen-game losing streak. With Luo Zhen joining as its rookie AD carry, V5 developed into a roster capable of winning through either veteran-led macro or explosive side-lane performance. 108 236 317
V5 defeated TES in the Demacia Cup, with Luo Zhen’s Jinx cleaning up a decisive team fight and surviving long enough to help end the game. 30 33 It later won the LPL Spring Split, turning its previous losing record into a defining part of its underdog reputation. 108
At MSI, V5 used aggressive bot-lane pressure, unconventional drafts, and deliberate misinformation aimed at T1’s analysts. 110 113 128 The team eventually won the tournament. 189
V5 later reached and won the World Championship. Luo Zhen received Grand Finals FMVP, while the team’s championship run established its roster as the “Avengers” in both public discussion and its eventual skin theme. 317 367
Roster and Staff
| Position | Member(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AD Carry | Luo Zhen / AK | Rookie bot laner who developed into V5’s primary carry and the World Championship Finals FMVP. 3 317 |
| Support | PPGOD | Luo Zhen’s long-term lane partner; known for strategic roaming, unusual support picks, and keeping pace with AK’s changing playstyles. 22 202 |
| Mid Laner | Rookie | Veteran mid laner whose roaming and champion pool supported V5’s macro systems. 3 106 |
| Jungler | Karsa; XLB | Karsa served as a central early-game tempo engine, while XLB was used as a specialist and tactical wildcard. 208 260 |
| Top Laner | Rich; 369 | Rich was replaced by 369 before the S12 Spring Split; 369 later became a major split-push and team-fight threat. 36 198 |
| Coach | Hong Mi; Homme | Hong Mi handled strategic preparation and draft adaptation, while Homme enforced structured management and developed 369. 37 110 305 |
Competitive Identity
Flexible Macro Play
V5’s veteran mid-jungle pairing initially gave it a flexible, open style based on strong laning and rotations. The team later incorporated more deceptive plays, including feigned surrounds and ambiguous map movements. 163
- Uses objective trades when its composition needs time to scale rather than forcing low-value fights. 23 217
- Frequently converts lane pressure into turret damage, vision control, and resource denial. 33 47
- Can feign a team fight to take structures or delay an opponent’s item spike. 241
- Often pivots between grouping and side-lane pressure instead of committing to one fixed approach. 125 169
Four-One Split Push
The four-one split push is one of V5’s recurring win conditions, generally pairing a powerful side-laner with four members who stall, poke, or threaten objectives elsewhere. 38 169 222
- 369’s Jax, Fiora, and other side-lane champions are used to force opponents into difficult defensive choices. 38 198 222
- The remaining four players pressure mid lane, control vision, or threaten the Elemental Dragon. 169 222
- V5’s success with the strategy stems from its ability to avoid unfavorable engagements while steadily expanding map pressure. 33 169
Bot-Lane Adaptation
Luo Zhen and PPGOD form an unusually adaptable bottom lane. Their strength is not limited to direct lane dominance: they can play aggressively, farm safely, sacrifice resources, or become the center of a four-protect-one composition as required. 78 90 266
- Uses unconventional pairings such as Jhin–Zilean to disrupt standard lane-control plans. 124 125
- Can give up early resources so Luo Zhen can recover through jungle and side-lane farming. 88 89
- Relies on strong dodging, positioning, and kiting to withstand targeted pressure. 6 70 220
- Has repeatedly baited enemy ganks and converted them into counterattacks with jungle support. 115 119
Major Arcs
| Arc | Key events |
|---|---|
| Demacia Cup | V5’s upset run against TES showcased its team-fight coordination, macro discipline, and Luo Zhen’s ability to clean up chaotic fights. 30 33 |
| LPL Spring Split | The team adapted to the S12 changes, integrated 369, and won the Spring Split after its earlier sixteen-game losing streak. 36 108 |
| MSI | V5 entered MSI with deceptive drafts and aggressive lane plans, defeated its group-stage opposition, and ultimately became MSI champion. 110 128 189 |
| Summer Split and Playoffs | V5 became less dependent on its mid-jungle duo alone; its side lanes gained the ability to create advantages independently. 202 236 |
| World Championship | V5 used varied systems—including Caitlyn compositions, four-protect-one setups, and rapid rotational attacks—to win the title. 261 266 304 317 |
Media and Legacy
- V5’s hero-microphone recordings became widely popular for their unusually chaotic and humorous communications. 58 90 127
- The team’s black uniforms contributed to its “Avengers” image. 49
- V5’s championship skins used an Avengers theme with deep-red, hell-inspired designs. 367
- Luo Zhen selected Aphelios for his first championship skin rather than Zeri, believing Aphelios would sell better. 367