by Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, the iconic League of Legends player for T1, showcased his unmatched prowess in League of Legends during the recent LCK Spring Split matches, achieving two significant milestones.
Over the weekend, Faker secured his 600th victory and recorded his 3,000th kill in domestic play, making him the first player in the LCK to reach both of these remarkable feats.
While Faker holds the distinction of being the inaugural LCK player to achieve 3,000 kills, it’s worth noting that in the previous season, LPL veterans Song “Rookie” Eui-jin and Li “Xiaohu” Yuanhao attained this milestone in the Chinese domestic league.
Faker accomplished his 3,000th kill with Taliyah in the first game against BRION, ultimately leading T1 to a decisive 2-0 victory in the match.
3956 days, 75 unique champions. @T1LoL Faker has become the first player to reach ?3000 #LCK kills?!
For his legendary history and trailblazing future, congratulations to Faker for 3000 kills!?? pic.twitter.com/pz30TxYzKC
— LCK (@LCK) February 3, 2024
In comparison, no player in the LCS or LEC has reached the 3,000-kill mark.
Notably, FlyQuest’s Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen and G2 Esports’ Rasmus “Caps” Winther are the two active players closest to this achievement in their respective Western leagues.
Faker’s 600th overall win in the LCK occurred earlier in the week against DRX.
His 600 victories stand as the highest in LCK history, a remarkable feat considering his tenure in the league since 2013.
The veteran boasts over 150 more wins than the second-highest on the all-time wins list, KT Rolster ADC Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu.
?? ALL RECORDS LEAD TO FAKER ??@T1LoL Faker has become the first player to reach 600 #LCK wins!!
Congratulations to Faker, the LCK’s record trailblazer! pic.twitter.com/6hbGIsvZOp— LCK (@LCK) February 1, 2024
It’s essential to note that these statistics exclude Faker’s international event achievements at the World Championships and Mid-Season Invitational, likely widening the gap even further.
Currently occupying the second spot in the LCK with a 5-1 overall record, T1’s only setback this split was against Gen.G, who holds an impressive six-match winning streak in the 2024 season.
Following a brief in-season break for the lunar new year celebrations, Faker will embark on his journey for 4,000 LCK kills in a match against Dplus KIA scheduled for February 15.
