AL Defeats BLG to Claim First Seed to MSI 2025

Summary:

• Anyone’s Legend (AL) defeated Bilibili Gaming (BLG) 3-1 in the  LPL 2025 Split 2 Grand Final. In result, AL claim their first title and become the China’s first seed for MSI 2025
• AL’s star players included Tarzan for his surprise Zed pick, Shanks for strong teamfights, and Kael for early game.
• The team showed great strategy, mental resilience, and objective control using the Fearless Draft for their advantage. 
• With this win, AL goes directly to MSI main stage. While BLG, qualifies as LPL second seed for Play-In stage. 

Anyone’s Legend (AL) shocked fans by beating Bilibili Gaming (BLG) 3-1 in the LPL 2025 Split 2 Grand Final on June 14, 2025. This big win gave AL their first-ever LPL championship and the top seed from China for MSI 2025. Though BLG lost, they still secured the second spot for MSI 2025.

How LPL 2025 Split 2 Grand Final Went

The best-of-five series was full of exciting plays and surprising picks. Here is a summary of how the games went: 

• In Game 1, AL started strong, taking control early. Kael’s support play and clean teamwork gave them the first win. 
• Next, in Game 2, AL kept their game going. Mid-laner, Shanks, showcased his great performance, helping his team win once again. 
• However, in Game 3, BLG fought back. Their team was led by Knight, who got 12 kils and gave BLG their only win of the series. 
• Lastly, in Game 4, AL responded with a dominant win. Furthermore, Tarzan, their jungler, pulled out a surprise Zed pick and crushed BLG. Overall, AL ended the series with 3-1 standing. 

The Star Players of AL and BLG

Several players stood out in the final. Let’s take a look on who are the star players of this season:

Tarzan

• Team
• Role: Jungle
• Tarzan played well throughout the series. Additionally, his surprise Zed pick in Game 4 was a huge highlight. 

Shanks

• Team: AL
• Role: Mid
• Shanks dominated in game 2 with tons of damage and smart plays. 

Kael

• Team: AL
• Role: Support
• Kael controlled the map and protected his teammates during the matches. In result, he earned the MVP in game 1. 

Knight

• Team: BLG
• Role: Mid
• Knight tried to carry BLG with a strong Game 3 but couldn’t do it alone. Nevertheless, his performance in the season stood out. 

In comparison, the whole AL team worked together smoothly, which made the difference against BLG.

Strategies AL Used That Worked

1. Fearless Draft Format

• In this format, each champion can only be picked once per team across all games. For instance, AL used this well by saving surprise picks like Zed from critical moments.

Great Object Control

• AL was better at taking dragons, Baron, and other key objectives, which helped them snowball leads into wins. 

Mental Strength

•  After losing Game 3, AL didn’t panic. Surprisingly, they stayed calm and confident in Game 4, ending the series with a huge 4. 

What it Means for MSI 2025 

Since AL won in the LPL 2025 Split 2 Grand Final, they will present to MSI 2025 as the first seed. Therefore, they skip the Play-In stage and go straight to the Main Stage. Moreover, AL will now face different countries including Korea, America, Europe and such. In that case, if you are wondering who the other teams that AL will face, you can read about  MSI 2025: Qualified LoL Teams So Far. Nevertheless, even though BLG lost, they still qualify as the second LPL seed and will enter the Play-In round of MSI 2025. 

Mid-Season Invitational has been making it exciting for all the fans. They even introduced a new feature that allows fans to engage and win in-game rewards. To know about it, read MSI 2025 Pick’em Teams and Prizes.

Bigger Picture: China on Top?

The LPL has always been one of the strongest regions in League of Legends. But last year, Korea’s Gen.G won MSI and ended China’s winning streak. Thus, with AL’s fresh and fearless gamestyle, LPL fans are hoping for a strong comeback at MSI. 

 

Additionally, 2025 brought a new format, the three splits per year. This means, every split matters more, making AL’s win in Split 2 put them in a strong position for the rest of the season. 

 

Conclusion

To conclude, AL’s victory in the LPL 2025 Split 2 Grand Final was a big moment for the team and the region. Additionally, they played smart, stayed confident, and worked well as a team. Now, they head to MSI with a lot of excitement and support from fans. Whether they can win it all or not, one thing is clear: AL is now one of the top LoL teams, and they should never be underestimated.