LCK Cup 2026 Playoffs Match Review: Gen.G Dominate to Become Champions
FearX had a chance for revenge over Gen.G Esports in the LCK Cup Grand Final. It was their first appearance in the final of an LCK competition. However, the 2025 LCK Champions blew them away. Gen.G did not give BFX a chance in this series. They showed why all teams fear them. Gen.G ended the LCK Cup with no series losses throughout and heads into First Stand as the favorites.
LCK Cup 2026 Playoffs: Gen.G Esports Versus FearX Match Review
Game One Draft
Gen.G Esports – Blue Side and First Pick
- Gwen
- Jarvan IV
- Ryze
- Sivir
- Bard
FearX
- Gnar
- Pantheon
- Taliyah
- Varus
- Rakan
Game One Summary
Both bot lanes trade heavily in the early game. Canyon is the only jungler in the vicinity and picks up the First Blood kill. BFX starts to crumble on the First Drake as they give over three kills and lose the smite battle. Raptor tries to stem the bleeding with ganks in the bot and top lane. His play neutralizes Gen.G’s gold lead. Duro dies after attempting to catch VicLa, and Gen.G has to give up the Rift Herald and Second Drake.
A fight breaks out in the bot river. Ruler and Chovy shred through everyone and earn four kills. BFX are first on the Drake, but that does not matter as Gen.G pushes them out on the contest. Raptor and Clear kill Kiin on the botside, but it takes forever. As a result, Gen.G secured the Baron uncontested. BFX thinks they have the advantage after killing Canyon. However, Chovy clutches to pick apart BFX. Gen.G wins the Infernal Soul fight and pushes for the end without needing the objective.
Total Apex Ratings
Gen.G Esports
- Kiin – 7
- Canyon – 9
- Chovy – 8
- Ruler – 8
- Duro – 6
FearX
- Clear – 6
- Raptor – 5
- VicLa – 6
- Diable – 5
- Kellin – 4
Game Two Draft
Gen.G Esports – Blue Side
- Zaahen
- Ambessa
- Galio
- Ashe
- Seraphine
FearX – Second Pick
- Renekton
- Nocturne
- Orianna
- Kalista
- Renata Glasc
Game Two Summary
Raptor skips the scuttle crab to gank the bot lane and earn the First Blood kill on Ruler. Canyon steals the first Drake away but dies for it. The game slows down with BFX in control. However, they miss the smite on the Drake and then give over two kills in follow-up plays. Once Gen.G has the lead, they dominate the teamfights. From no gold lead, they move to an 8k lead at 22 minutes. Shortly after, Gen.G ended the game.
Total Apex Ratings
Gen.G Esports
- Kiin -7
- Canyon – 8
- Chovy – 8
- Ruler – 7
- Duro – 8
FearX
- Clear – 5
- Raptor – 4
- VicLa – 5
- Diable – 5
- Kellin – 5
Player of the game – Canyon
Game Three Draft
Gen.G Esports – Blue Side
- Aatrox
- Wukong
- Annie
- Yunara
- Neeko
FearX – First Pick
- Sion
- Dr. Mundo
- Azir
- Lucian
- Nami
Game Three Summary
The First Blood Kill only occurs at 12 minutes with Chovy and Canyon combining. Gen.G wins a fight on the Rift Herald, and all of a sudden, they garner a 3k gold lead. Gen.G takes over the game, and BFX does not have a chance in the game. The gold lead is not that significant, but Gen.G has a stranglehold over the game. Gen.G wins the Infernal Soul fight, with Canyon being the only casualty.
Total Apex Ratings
Gen.G Esports
- Kiin – 8
- Canyon – 8
- Chovy – 9
- Ruler – 8
- Duro – 8
FearX
- Clear – 5
- Raptor – 4
- VicLa – 4
- Diable – 4
- Kellin – 4
Player of the game – Chovy
Series Summary
Unfortunately for BFX, they were second-best in this series. In the Upper Bracket Final, they stood up to Gen.G. However, on the big stage, they could not compete with Gen.G and their players. Canyon and Chovy were instrumental in Gen.G’s success in the series. Raptor had the better of Lucid against Dplus KIA, but Canyon never afforded him the space. Raptor had some decent players, but Canyon overshadowed him. His smite timing was always better in the pivotal moments. Despite the defeat, BFX can look forward to First Stand and the rest of the LCK year.
Total Apex Series Ratings
Gen.G Esports
- Kiin – 7.3
- Canyon – 8.3
- Chovy – 8.3
- Ruler – 7.7
- Duro – 7.3
FearX
- Clear – 5.3
- Raptor – 4.3
- VicLa – 5.0
- Diable – 4.7
- Kellin – 4.3
Player of the series – Canyon
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