The Best of All-Time: The Story of T1 LoL

There is no other esports team in the world like T1.
To wear a T1 uniform is to feel the weight of an unmatched competitive legacy.
And, since 2013, it's meant playing alongside the man who would become the game’s greatest ever.
But despite that success, it hasn’t always been easy to cheer for T1. Because when their era ended… it crashed to a halt.
It’s true that no team can win forever. But for T1 and Faker, the question was for how much longer they could lose. And in 2021, fans were given a glimpse at a new dawn.
And so the greatest dynasty in League of Legends did something else that no esports team had done - they managed an astonishing rebuild with the greatest player ever as their foundation.
The carry that inspired an entire generation of players became a mentor, leading a new class of prospects to glory.
With the greatest dynasty ever behind them, it’s up to Faker and T1 to forge an even brighter future. Faker and T1 set the benchmark for everyone including themselves, but the question now is can they reach it once more?
This is the Story of T1 League of Legends.
Narrated by: Danny Burke (@lurkeyburke)
Written by: Josh Bury (@throwngauntlet)
Edited by: Connor Dunn (@ConnorDunn_)
Produced by: Keith Capstick (@KeithCapstick), Miles Hackett (@Miles_Hackett) & Matt Massey
Thumbnail by: Brandon Mistele
Footage Credits: pastebin.com/pPvw3Qb9
Music used under license from Associated Production Music LLC (”APM”).
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[@Closed1405]

If Faker wins Worlds and retired. No one would complain. He did the impossible and he is the Face of the game

[@zaimanity8893]

I always said to myself after he won Worlds for the third time and then lost to Samsung the following year, "I just want Faker to win Worlds one more time before he retires."

[@aryanghadge5029]

I was never a die hard fan of faker unlike some, there were other personalities that attracted me but I can nonetheless appreciate what he has done for league. I feel like a small part of league will die when he retires.

[@zaimanity8893]

@@aryanghadge5029 For me it's just pride. I'm not sure if there is any public video of this, but in almost every tournament that SKT/T1 was in (regardless if they were the favorites or not), most analysts would vote against them compared to every other Korean team. People nonchalantly say Faker is the best player just cause of his outstanding record. But I just want one more win because I don't see anyone ever in league winning 4 Worlds ever again.

[@evka77777]

@@zaimanity8893 literally same 😂

[@liandryss905]

Literally just want him to win 1 more title and then chill and retire. Or he can even continue coaching in T1 like Bengi. Maybe even return after a retirement? We'll see haha

[@jagonz70580]

It took them 2 years, but the promising Zeus-Oner-Faker-Gumayusi-Keria lineup has finally won Worlds.

[@dianealcantara1065]

I'll cry out loud if T1 wins the Worlds this year. It would be so emotional for T1 fans especially for Faker.

[@forsaturn4629]

That would seal himself and T1 as the best LoL player/roster in existence, until someone breaks the 4 Worlds win.

[@josuecorella7505]

@@forsaturn4629 No team has even been able to get 2 worlds championship or a back to back win soo I don't see how some team would be even able to break a 3 time world championship.

[@sketch3744]

@@josuecorella7505 Samsung has 2.

[@markangelobalquero7342]

@@sketch3744 same org but its rebanded. First is SSW and next is SSG

[@Vloggen]

@@markangelobalquero7342 Well yeah but in that sense t1rebranded 2 times aswell

[@eyzhie9096]

“They had the pieces, but only needed time.” Tell this to the T1 fans please.

[@tweedle634]

biggest problem with T1 fans is they are relentless and flip flop. 99% of them will cheer when they win but HATE when they lose. It's never an in between. True fans are in it no matter what happens.

[@aldrinebelir4623]

@@tweedle634 good thing i'm the 1%

[@mehcha_]

I’ve never played LoL, but I’ve heard about how amazing these guys are the game, and they are a force to be reckoned with. I mean you have Tyler1 and Faker

[@markgrinsteinner1614]

THE 5-ROLE KING STOMPING HIS WAY THROUGH KOREA RN BABY

[@spy9553]

got us in the first halt not gonna lie

[@stephennunn6324]

its too bad that t1 left t1

[@samansalar7611]

good just keep watching the game and never ever tryed the game i promised youre if ur play lol youre gonna regget it

[@g6a0912]

Faker is a force to be reckoned with. Tyler1 is a literal force to be reckoned with.

[@dasered8530]

"Building something that stands the test of time is the very definition of a dynasty" - One of the best sentence to describe T1 LoL

[@MartinWasTaken]

They lucked out by hiring Faker, he is the sole reason this team is still competitive. He carried T1 for half of it's life span, they fucked him over for 2 years(2018 and 2019 with retarded roster changes), he was promoted to co-owner of T1 and he built the current roster himself which is now probably the best LCK team.

[@ade1174]

It's definitely insane how much the organization has accomplished. 3 Worlds, 2 MSIs, 1 All Star, 10 OGN/LCK titles. We'll see just how far T1 can go this year after their 20-0 spring.

[@paizurishiro2320]

Isn't it 20-0?

[@daijoubu5551]

I do believe that they went 20-0

[@ade1174]

@@paizurishiro2320 Sorry, I kept thinking regular season only. Let me fix that.

[@kaysaiah3000]

@@ade1174 also T1 won IEM Katowice

[@ade1174]

@@kaysaiah3000 Right. Thanks for the reminder. I miss that weird little event.

[@jaybeecaranza9471]

Through ups and downs of this team, the solid fan of this team has a rollercoaster ride ever since 2013, and i know faker is thanking you for how are u faithful for him and to his team and now they are terrorizing MSI, what a time to be a T1 fanboy ever since

[@smasher2265]

yep...been here since 2013, made me enter to play league, and watched every single T1 game since, i mean this year could be the one, and we are in for a treat, with the new stars rising at T1 we could get the best worlds tournament ever

[@justine8469]

This video is kind of rush. 2021 was a rollercoaster for T1 fans who support the team from 10 man experiment on Spring to semifinals finish at Worlds. 2021 T1 roster is not born overnight.

[@Darki200]

They completely skipped 2019 MSI too

[@GraendalGMS]

Agree

[@LokiLiesGod]

Especially since the current, dominant T1 roster was always possible in 2021 but was literally the only iteration that did not see play for whatever reason. 2021 was a mess of a year with questionable coaching, it was not as simple as the video implies, and the 2-3 finish against DWG at Worlds Semi Finals was actually very impressive considering how the team was in spring and most of summer.

[@pug7076]

Back here in 2023 after seeing them win it all! 🙌

[@clayaeschliman]

Came here after today's victory. Best team in League of Legends history !

[@Boromir95]

This T1 is such a fantastic roster and I hope they go to win MSI and worlds this year 🔥

[@joeyastig7480]

2:13 You can just imagine the sigh of relief over Ryu's face when he saw that they didn't play THAT clip on this one.

[@albusseveruspotter9531]

Please milk this as much as possible, I'm enjoying it I'm not being sarcastic or joking. I'm quite literally enjoying

[@ThuLetter]

The only reason I still watching lol because I need to have to see Faker raise the Worlds Championship once more. With me, he is my youth, after so many years, although up and down, his desire to lol is the same.

[@nosepuede1]

I've been a fan of T1 since 2015, when I started to play the game, and no matter the results, the losses and the sad moments, no one can deny that T1 is the best org when it comes to LoL and Faker is the Greatest player to have ever played this game.

[@Frey_00]

1 year later, I am coming back to this video. After 7 years since their last Worlds win, 10 years since they hoisted their first Worlds trophy, *FAKER AND T1 WON THEIR 4th WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP* ❤️.

[@walkerred8220]

I'd love to see a remake of this - of how T1 returned with new legends under the gaze of an old God

[@MrLPWatcher1000]

That was a perfect combination of entertainment and information! Thank you very much for this documentary! :)

[@samm4258]

I'm so glad one of theScore members is such a huge t1 fan he puts out so many of these well produced faker/t1 videos, cheers!

[@gulayanagcol4800]

Just gonna comment here and say that Roster already WON worlds 2023

[@bluecoke6828]

really well put together video! Ive played league over time and seen what happened to Skt t1 but you gave more insights than ive known so for thanks for that!

[@GJgabriel28]

Cant wait fir the next T1 documentary “The Broken Road”

[@bynflew8552]

I really hope T1 wins MSI then go undefeated in the summer split then win Worlds. Perfect year

[@declanjohnston3983]

Very unlikely but same tbh that would be awesome

[@ripzy7671]

China No.1. China will win.

[@bynflew8552]

@@declanjohnston3983 yeah i dont think it will happen but if there is a team that could do it then it's the current T1

[@GalaaxyFighteer]

I really hope G2 will defeat T1 again, but this time in the finals

[@eulala1952]

@@GalaaxyFighteer cope and hope

[@Elo-cb3qu]

Never ending T1 story, but don't get me wrong I love T1.

[@firekeeper7217]

Just the name T1 itself makes money. LoL

[@sawyerheyman1761]

This is a Great Video. Genuinely great story telling done with a suscinct and exciting pace. Well Done

[@Akuyosen]

Came back here to say... He did it, and it wasn't even close!

[@AccipiterSmith]

They were able to achieve greatness once more in 2023.

[@TheSuperi0rX]

A joy to think about it every time. I get goosebumps when i see all the old clips. This defined my time as a teenager and still does. What a Legacy he has build. What a mental strengh he must have. Idol. Faker.

[@ArJayDM]

I love Faker. Literally feel like all the old heads that got to grow up watching Jordan. I got to grow up watching this legend.. I don't even play LoL anymore but Faker will always be a legend to me

[@sun8843]

Not only can you commend Faker's skills in LoL, you also have to admit that this is one mentally tough guy. I can't imagine having a whole team depending mostly on you, the fans who give their full support each split, and also the pressure you put on yourself as the esteemed best player of all time.

[@lourencio6456]

T1 and Faker's legacy will forever be linked in league history, The Greatest Player that helped built One of, if not the Greatest Organization in the game's history.

[@LacrosseAlmighty]

no shit

[@skarm7780]

One of the? No date they are the greatest

[@xjizo]

They are the greatest org in this games history and it will take quite a while til someone contends and surpass it

[@wheresthesouuuup9459]

4x Worlds, 1x Asian Games Gold medal 2MSI, 1 All-star, 10 OGN/LCK Greatest League team of all time with the Greatest League Player of all time. T1 is Faker, Faker is T1

[@V750.]

I hope that someday in the near future Riot will make a documentary for T1 like the last dance just imagine a documentary like the last dance but for T1

[@caivonnspencer8591]

He's done it again!

[@bubba3116]

That’s got to be one of your best videos ever!

[@luckyroux8792]

I think the Zeus,Oner,Faker,Guma and Keria lineup is the 2nd coming of the 2016 lineup.

[@nathanaeljazermaliwat4197]

i hope you guys make seperate documentaries in each one of the players in this roster

[@eyzhie9096]

I keep seeing these types of videos about Faker, and I never got tired of them.

[@MikeT66]

FINALY SOMEONE share T1 in the league of legend I am so proud for them WELL DONE GOOD JOB!

[@Jailer7766]

Amazing documentary, GG

[@reflirt]

you guys upload this every single msi and worlds

[@spy9553]

What a bunch of absolute madlads. Watch them speedrun Worlds 2022

[@idolesonnotyou1877]

I mean DK could've make back-to-back last year, they looked unstoppable and able to speedrun Worlds and everyone thought T1 is the only team that will give DK a hard time but no one saw EDG especially Jiejie coming through them

[@beowulf2678]

3 Wolrds 🏆 2 MSI 🏅 10 Domestic 🥇 Best Team in League of Legends 😎👌

[@H3xCore]

this was a long time coming and tbh im surprised it took so long to make a vid on them

[@xBNW]

I don't even remotely need to know about LoL to enjoy this. Fantastic video

[@foxthroat3410]

Faker's first hard lost was a 0-3 And now, with one of the most poetic win.. a 3-0 Faker's narrative to achieve a 4th Worlds was like a damn longs ass movie. GOAT

[@Vikt0rian]

Zeus Oner Faker Gumayusi Keria Top 15 best players in the world currently. Top 5 in their given role. Keria being the absolute pinnacle of support play... If Keria can keep doing what he is doing now he'll grow a legacy many times stronger than that of Mata, and one day he might even join Faker in the talks of the best player of all time. Keria's potential is insane, and the current roster of T1 is the strongest I have ever seen, even if Korea has been somewhat weak this year due to Covid, this version of T1 is more than that situation could suggest. This showing is stronger than 2016, it's stronger htan the showing of 2013... Is it stronger than 2015 T1? We'll just have to wait and see. T1 remains undefeated even at MSI, if they can beat the entire tournament as undefeated they'll make another world record.

[@stealthyperson0078]

Zeus is probably the best top right now, theres no one except for maybe Bin who could challenge him, Oner is top 3 if not top 2 Faker is back in 1v9 machine mode Gumayusi is the most mechanically talented adc, with noone even close Keria hard won lane on ghost cleanse bard in thier last game the only teams that could challenge them would be RNG, but they haven't been looking as consistent, and G2, but they alse would have to do typical G2 shenagians and pull out some s tier drafts and macro to win. 2022 is T1's worlds to win

[@kentuckyfriedsiomai5660]

The only way they can prove that they are better than 2015 T1 is to go perfect at worlds. 2015 T1 lost only 1 game on worlds that time and it was on Finals.

[@snowmochi1373]

@@stealthyperson0078 Nuguri came back. Although he didn’t play for awhile, I’m so hyped for Nuguri vs Zeus match up

[@undergroundx5116]

When i look at keria, thats make me remember about jerax Dota 2. With beautiful play style, and enjoy it all game, thats make me remember about jerax and keria 🔥

[@somerando3313]

@@kentuckyfriedsiomai5660 man theyre insane haha

[@shrine_maiden]

Faker was the reason I became a mid laner in 2013 till now. I still remembered the time he was dubbed as the unkillable midlane god or something and of course, 13 year old me thought that was so cool so I became his fan~ Fighting T1!! Hoping to win worlds this year :

[@radiofreealbemuth]

Unkillable demon king 🤗

[@Atro16]

That's the type of Video I subscribed for this channel. Love the storytelling.

[@alisajid1802]

The timing of this video may have been better by waiting for current MSI to finish. T1 are the favorites to win it and it would have made this video more hype. On the off chance they lose at msi you can just delay the video till worlds later this year which i am sure they will do well in if not win it.

[@alex2005z]

The problem with your thought process is that its better to make 2 videos than one. If T1 wins any international time this year they will make another video on them

[@alisajid1802]

@@alex2005z But that would be a general video not part of the ''the story of ..." series. They make these videos rarely and highlight great players and teams. We probably wont see a part 2 of this this year

[@alex2005z]

@@alisajid1802 its still better for money to make 2 videos

[@Dildonion]

@@alisajid1802 so they never make one by y our logic as they can always win another so no doc series would ever be made

[@Slade951]

I believe this video was made for their LCK win but was a little late.

[@AZ4ZEL666]

i dont care what his haters gonna say for me he's "The GoaT" what a legend

[@pavlospoutoridis9202]

I’ve been watching T1 matches since 2015 and one thing I can tell for sure is that this roster has the spirit and synergy required to potentially win the worlds. And I am so happy about it :)

[@jobi9012]

This 2022 T1 roster if definitely the best roster in the history of League

[@blnn]

A year after and let me tell you … they did it🎉

[@zhadowdarkness6289]

How many videos of the Story of SKT/T1/Faker do you want? The score esports: *YES*

[@substanceplayer2088]

I just want T1 to win worlds again so that the cinematic can be that much cooler next year

[@tylercmorley]

The difference in the speed of kills at the beginning of this video versus the end is ridiculous.

[@vecislt]

I remember when I saw SKT for the first time I was mind blown. They literally set of how the game had to be played and showed so much more at that time than other teams :)

[@wabbajack8283]

Same, even Dopa admitted that prime Faker was the best player and revolutionized a lot of strats that even he used at that time.

[@vecislt]

@@wabbajack8283 yeah, the Russians and t1 had the most impact on how League is played :)

[@muk10926]

Things about Faker that got me it’s not because he win a lot but because he is not give up. If I win so much like him and boom! take down on the ground I swear I won’t even try back to the top 😂 I will give up for sure! Just quit. He so amazing, so inspiration. Even when people say he done skt done t1 done there no way he can comeback on the top (maybe just top4 in lck only) but he just keep doing it no matter what. that’s got me a lot.

[@olivermelc2051]

never forget when i seen for the first time (2013) playing SKT/T1. That team was totaly awesome and since that iam Big fan of T1. They show us so much huge moments... First and still only LoL dinasty, a lot of never give up moments... legendary plays a lot of wins trophies and more. Always when SKT/T1 playing everyone except something epic.

[@NicoSleepyLeen]

2015, SKT Get a perfect 18-0 then lose MSI Finals against a chinese team, then win worlds 2022, T1 Get a perfect 18-0 then lose MSI Finals against a chinese team I choose to believe

[@hidden5515]

What’s crazy is that what happened to t1 this year is exactly what happened to damwon last year favorites to win Msi over rng lost in 5 games, then favorites to win worlds but lost in a nail biting 5 games. These are my 2 favorite teams and that is so unfortunate

[@mg.g8332]

Watching this really gives me goosebumps 😁🥰

[@Zycoxy]

This is the greatest Esport Event ever. And we need the greatest Player.

[@jhiinrex]

when marin face tells everything when they lose on MSI, marin unleashed the godly top side of him on worlds

[@pootis_duck7916]

He is a 5-Role Challenger player indeed, stomping his way in Korea Masters at the moment. :^)

[@jaybeecaranza9471]

He is demoted back to D1 again

[@RaphaelB.]

@@jaybeecaranza9471 yep :D While EUW players like Noway and Agurin are closing in on Challenger with half his game count :D

[@AaryanRKO]

@@RaphaelB. you realise he was playing as random not 2 particular role and he is more of a content creator first anyway before even thinking about it don't just start hating on someone

[@stevenwier1783]

@@RaphaelB. They have a riot account right?

[@RaphaelB.]

I was just stating a fact why you all get butthurt like that lmao :D Not hating on Tylerboy just saying that there are other content creators (having no super accounts as far as I know) having a way higher rank with less games. Dunno why you take a fact personal like you also get angry when someone talks about climat change smh? :D

[@UnpluggedClipsTV]

Goosebumps bro

[@kei_r3]

Watching this, I miss Jatt casting and doing his LoL Breakdown Segments 😊

[@ghie2372]

i am not an og fan but way before i watch or keep up with esports, t1 and faker was already well known by many people. the org itself and faker himself is a legend that none in esport scene would forget

[@damroll]

I really hope T1 smashes RNG this MSI. The audacity of RNG to play the victim card for the rematches when Riot is literally bending the rules to RNG’s benefit and everyone else in the tournament is getting the short end of the stick. Makes me sick how blatantly pro LPL league of legends have become. I hope RNG gets stomped, they deserve that this year.

[@eulala1952]

RNCHEAT

[@CrazyAvidGamer]

krdog

[@Seopy]

@@CrazyAvidGamer ratio. You don't get to insult other leagues if the League you watch is not in the country of said international tournament.

[@ryven_dev]

T1 is dominant, they'll build the dynasty again.

[@luisitou.g]

Let's go T1, I'm your fan since 2014

[@danteholmes2009]

Just a reminder to everyone watching t1 in 2022, they are currently on a 26 match win streak this year.. 6-0 in MSI so far and 20-0 in spring...

[@jisrite]

SKT T1 fan then T1 fan now. This year has to be it, I just want Faker to win at least once more mannnn ahhhhh

[@tujatsu]

THE LEGENDERY team is back for worlds.. and i dont see T1 slowing down.

[@raphaelenders4074]

That aged well

[@martinkevinpoliquit5020]

We got this year bois! T1 for life!

[@kramlesterisrael4918]

2022 lineup made u cry they are comfortable to each other

[@faby6515]

"Sheen, this is the seventh week in a row you've shown T1 history in class"

[@adtoxic3344]

you guys need to make a video about the G2-SKT rivalry

[@satchelout2306]

Goosebumps

[@Riceball_lol]

Here before T1 wins 2022 MSI and Worlds

[@gianclavejo3555]

Faker and skt are already legends whether they win or lose msi and worlds this year including a perfect split

[@Harmes0]

when will you lads do a video about ambition? story about him? he is quite the interesting player

[@Knowasi]

Weird time for this video to come out before we see their results in MSI...

[@BOREDOM6969]

Even if Faker retires, his name will echo for generations to come. He is the essence of League and the core of the LoL fandom.

[@Kaygu_]

Surely this year they do it. I wouldn't be able to take if they lose finals like last year

[@Aemillius07]

Best Team for Sure

[@mephistopheles858]

2019 was just pure pain...

[@tomo627]

YESSIR T1’s STORY

[@Frey_00]

Faker won worlds the same year their team was formed!? HOLY SHT

[@TheRagheb95]

I said it last year, they won't win Worlds, because they're still new, but that next year they’ll do wonders, and here they are. It is a powerful roster, Keria, who is an actual genius at the game, Guma is a literal monster, Faker is Faker nothing more needs to be said, Oner is evolving at a rapid rate, and Zeus exceeded all my expectations. I really hope they win MSI regardless of the ping issue, and they have a big chance of taking Worlds

[@STN4D]

The moment I saw that Gumayusi was INnoVation's brother AND Faker's niece, I knew he was gonna be a machine.. but Keria really just blasted us all with his games. Oner is big pp b-Oner, still having upgrades added to that big dong as time goes. Zeus was the most surprising of all. The kid fucking wrecked players left and right despite being behind.. HE KNOWS HOW TO PLAY WEAKSIDE.

[@ujuuju4311]

I hope we see again the rematch between t1 and g2 if ever in the finals of msi this year

[@sakamotoshun5452]

theScore curse

[@miamiheat109]

The only thing that I think is missing from this video is all the coaching changes that SKT/T1 also went through during their tumultuous years.

[@bitnaneun_byeol]

Why am I crying 😭😭😭

[@kennethsanchez]

I'll forever be an SKT fan, and a Faker fan even more.

[@imatrix4226]

Haven’t watched the video yet but I agree with the title. Tyler1 can solo all of esports!

[@ivailoivanov01]

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