The Dive - EP 109 Mid-Season Meta Changes and NA LCS Power Rankings

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia. MSI 2025 is already delivering some exciting games, and the crew is here to break it all down. They take a look at standout moments from every region, including an unforgettable showdown between NA and EU, an impressive showing from the LCP, and absolute bangers featuring LCK and LPL powerhouses. The team also looks ahead to Week 2’s high stakes matchups, spicy storylines, and discusses which teams are heating up and which ones might be in trouble.Who’s looking the strongest? Who needs to bounce back? Let us know what you think in the comments below!MSI continues July 7 at 5PM PT/8PM ET. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Farewell to Europe3:23 - Champion Win rates at MSI9:31 - FlyQuest vs G2 Esports Recap26:05 - Gen.G vs Anyone’s Legend Recap30:37 - The Evolution of Champion Strategies44:00 - Movistar KOI vs CTBC Flying Oyster Recap46:46 - T1 vs BLG Recap1:08:59 - CTBC Flying Oyster’s Impressive Showing 1:17:43 - CTBC Flying Oysters vs Anyone’s Legend Preview1:29:57 - FlyQuest vs BiliBili Gaming Preview1:37:42 - Gen.G vs T1 Preview

6 Juli 1h 47min

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! Hot off the intense last day of MSI Play-Ins, Azael, Kobe, & Meteos break down all the action from the first 3 days and share how their MSI experience has been so far. With the Bracket Stage just around the corner, the crew look ahead at the exciting matchups, key players, and storylines to keep an eye on.The MSI Bracket Stage begins July 1st at 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET as Gen.G takes on G2 Esports.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Initial Play-Ins Thoughts3:25 - FURIA MSI Performance8:30 - GAM vs G228:10 - BiliBili Gaming Domination32:06 - Bracket Stage Matchup Previews - G2 vs Gen.G 37:47 - FlyQuest vs Anyone’s Legend45:59 - Movistar KOI vs BiliBili Gaming52:00 - CTBC Flying Oysters vs T1

30 Juni 59min

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, Kobe and Meteos are joined by Emily Rand and Riot Cadmus, Modes Lead, to discuss all the changes coming to ARAM. Then, the crew breaks down Patch 25.13 (the MSI patch) and previews all the teams facing off in Vancouver.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro with Modes Lead Producer Riot Cadmus2:43 - ARAM Changes9:26 - ARAM Champion Buffs13:44 - Brawl, Arena, Swarm, Dominion & Twisted Treeline19:54 - ARAM All Time Teams25:10 - Exhaust in ARAM29:18 - MSI Meta Predictions & Patch 25.13 42:49 - Movistar KOI’s Rise to 1st Seed  50:00 - BiliBili Gaming & Anyone's Legend1:01:49 - Gen. G & T11:08:11 - G2 Esports Expectations  1:09:50 - FURIA & GAM Esports 1:31:11 - CTBC Flying Oysters1:18:31 - FlyQuest

24 Juni 1h 25min

Welcome back to a spicy episode of The Dive Driven by Kia. The crew take on the bet payoffs they made earlier in the season featuring some extremely spicy peppers while recapping the LTA North Split 2 Conference Finals. After some time to cool off, we look ahead to MSI with the teams that have qualified, and talk region competitiveness and roster changes.Timestamps:0:00 Intro and the Spicy Pepper Bet5:20 C9 vs FLY Finals Recap 9:29 Zven Post Game Interview 12:35 C9 Nerves19:24 Game 323:04 Region competitiveness25:07 MSI & Scrims33:06 Roster Changes: Umti41:30 Other Roster Changes47:22 Back from break!47:25 MSI Attendees54:33 Outro

16 Juni 55min

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, Azael Kobe & Meteos walk through Patch 25.12 and discuss whether or not the new Rammus changes will turn out OK. Stay tuned through the rest of the episode to hear the crew’s thoughts on Jojopyun winning the LEC, Perkz’s retirement, and of course - Finals weekend matchup previews. Make sure to catch the broadcast this weekend June 14 & 15 to watch the LTA North Conference Split 2 Finals with Shopify Rebellion, Cloud9, & FlyQuest!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Jojo wins LEC 6:40 - Perkz Retires14:30 - New Patch 25.1234:04 - Shopify Rebellion Preview41:11 - Bvoy Stepping up51:38 SR vs C9 Preview1:02:26 Item Builds1:12:24 SR vs C9 Predictions1:13:55 Grand Finals Predictions: FLY vs ??

12 Juni 1h 27min

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos brought out the confetti and balloons for the LTA North Split 2 MVP winner and welcome him to chat about the split, reflect on his illustrious career, and preview the upcoming playoffs matches.There are a still few tickets left for this weekend's upcoming Playoff matches! Go to https://www.tixr.com/groups/ltanorth/ and join in on the festivities while tickets are still available.As for the Finals, tickets for the LTA North Split 2 Finals are sold out, but Riot is partnering with Regal Cinemas to bring Finals Watch Parties to select theatres around the country. Attending fans will get free swag and some skin codes! Go to regmovies.com/live-events to book your seats!Also just announced is that tickets for the Split 3 Finals in Texas will go on sale June 15! Mark your calendars! Check out the full article here (https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/the-lta-championship-heads-to-texas) and hope to see you there~

5 Juni 1h 26min

Welcome to a brand-new episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia! Today, we have an exciting reveal – Azael, Kobe, and Meteos will announce the Kia All-Pro teams for LTA North Split 2! Plus, we'll dive into the details of Patch 25.11 and explore how the changes might impact pro play. Don't miss our review of the week 1 playoffs matches and a look ahead at the playoffs week 2 matchups.Timestamps0:00 Intro & Kia All-Pro 1st Team2:40 Kia All-Pro 2nd Team5:18 Kia All-Pro 3rd Team8:10 Coaching Staff of the Split Award & Roster Changes22:07 Patch 25.11 Notes34:47 Playoffs Week 1 Review1:11:04 100T vs SR Preview1:20:19 TL vs DIG Preview

29 Maj 1h 29min

This week, we’ve got a packed episode. First up: Uzi has been announced as the next Hall of Legends inductee! It’s stirred up some debate in the community—but not among the squad.We also dive into our Kia All-Pro picks, with ballots going out this week, and get into predictions for the start of Playoffs this weekend. Who’s got the best shot to go the distance? Could there be a dark horse?And yes, the bets are back! The crew locks in their playoff predictions, and the losers will be eating hot peppers once it’s all said and done. Don’t miss it!Tune in next week to see the Kia All-Pro Announcement first, here on The Dive!Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Uzi Hall of Legends8:32 Clair Obscur, Andor & Sinners15:49 Kia All-Pro Top Lane29:12 Kia All-Pro Mid Lane38:55 Kia All-Pro Jungle46:45 Kia All-Pro ADC54:59 Kia All-Pro Support1:01:17 Playoffs Bets1:03:32 FLY vs SR  *Note: Palafox had said he's pretty confident against FLY, not specifically favored.1:11:33 C9 vs TL

22 Maj 1h 23min