Preface: The S16 season has officially begun, and most players have surely been following the recent matches. After MSI ended, there was a short break, and teams participating in EWC have started heading to Paris. Recently, the global power rankings were updated, and many fans were surprised to see that BLG, the MSI runner-up, still holds the top spot, while champion HLE is second by just six points. Of course, many netizens agree with this ranking, as it is based on overall points rather than titles.

BLG still dominates the top of the global League of Legends power rankings.

Most players are familiar with the official power rankings, which are updated periodically to comprehensively evaluate each team's overall performance, including adjustments based on individual game scores. After MSI, the LPL region was overshadowed by disappointment, with morale dropping significantly. Everyone was eager to win a championship to inspire the community, but unfortunately, BLG made many mistakes and lost matches they could have won. Recently, Riot's official power rankings were updated, and surprisingly, BLG, the MSI runner-up, still tops the list as the world's number one team.

First, let's look at their point advantage. They currently have a record of 34 wins and 8 losses, with titles including the First Stand champion and MSI runner-up, totaling 1596 points. Second place is HLE, the newly crowned MSI champion, with 22 wins and 7 losses, only the MSI title, and 1590 points—just six points behind BLG. This ranking is widely accepted. Although BLG lost to HLE, over the entire year, BLG has been the higher-scoring team, having reached the finals of two world-class events, while HLE only participated in MSI.

Third place is GEN. Although they didn't qualify for this MSI, their domestic performance and First Stand achievements are still strong. Fourth is T1, who didn't participate in First Stand and only managed sixth place in recent MSI tournaments. Honestly, their ranking seems a bit high. In contrast, fifth-place G2 is in an awkward position. They eliminated top LCK teams in both MSI and First Stand, yet GEN and T1 are ranked above them. It shows that G2's domestic record is too inconsistent—24 wins and 12 losses, which gives them relatively low points.

Currently, teams are gradually heading to Paris for the EWC competition. BLG didn't even return home to rest; they flew directly from Korea. It's clear that the players are very tired. This fun tournament will be a proving ground for the LPL. If BLG can face HLE again and win, it will definitely wash away all the negative comments. The fear is that, like last season, the LPL will be dominated by the LCK in two consecutive world events, which would completely kill the hype.

Zaijian thinks:

I didn't expect BLG to still be recognized as the global points leader—this might be their last saving grace. All players have now arrived in Paris. They need to quickly adjust their mindset and set clear goals. As long as top laner Bin doesn't cause trouble, BLG has a very high chance of winning the championship. The other players have given their all, and any issues are just minor mistakes.

What do you, dear viewers, think about this?