Kha Y Tran The current League of Legends meta has changed the bot lane. Today, many teams use AP champions instead of traditional ADCs. Because of this, professional players have had to adjust their champion pools.
Recently, Hanwha Life Esports ADC Gumayusi shared his thoughts about the meta. He admitted that he can adapt. However, he also believes the ADC role has lost part of its original identity.
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Gumayusi Explains Why He Loves the ADC Role
During a recent interview, Gumayusi talked about every role in League of Legends. He believes each position has its own purpose. Therefore, players choose a role for different reasons.
He compared League roles to character classes in other games. Every class has its own style. Likewise, every role in League should feel unique.
For Gumayusi, the ADC role has always been about one thing.
“I want to play champions that deal damage with auto attacks. That’s why I became an ADC player.”
His comments quickly attracted attention. Many fans agreed with his opinion. They also miss seeing traditional marksmen dominate the bot lane.
He believes that the AD AP meta makes Marksmen play somewhat awkwardly and prevents them from showcasing their full potential, unlike before.
The Current Meta Feels Different
In recent patches, AP champions have become common in professional play. Instead of picking only marksmen, teams now choose champions like Ziggs and other mages.
As a result, bot lane games look very different.
Instead of relying on auto attacks, many champions now deal damage with abilities. Consequently, the focus has shifted from positioning to spell usage.
For Gumayusi, this changes what the ADC role should be.
He believes marksmen should win fights through strong basic attacks. However, the current meta often rewards ability damage instead.
Many Veteran ADCs Face the Same Problem
Gumayusi is not alone.
Veteran stars like Ruler and Hans Sama have also needed to learn mage champions. For players who spent years mastering traditional ADCs, this is a major adjustment.
Moreover, AP champions require different mechanics. They also use different items and playstyles. Therefore, switching between the two is not always easy.
Some younger players have adapted faster. Even so, many experienced ADCs still prefer the classic style.
Gumayusi Still Delivers Strong Results
Despite his concerns, Gumayusi continues to perform at the highest level. He has shown that he can play whatever his team needs. Recently, his Ziggs has become one of HLE’s strongest weapons.
As a result, opponents now respect and often ban the champion. This shows Gumayusi’s professionalism. Although he prefers traditional marksmen, he always puts the team’s success first.
That attitude has helped Hanwha Life Esports remain one of the strongest teams.
But Gumayusi has performed quite well so far – Photo: Flickr.
Why His Opinion Matters
Gumayusi is one of the best ADC players in the world. Therefore, many fans pay close attention to his opinions. His comments are not simply complaints. Instead, they raise an important question about role identity.
Every position in League of Legends has a clear purpose. Top laners usually start fights or split push. Mid laners create pressure with damage and playmaking. Supports protect teammates and control vision. Likewise, ADC players are expected to deal steady damage with auto attacks.
Because of that, many fans understand why Gumayusi feels uncomfortable with the current direction.
Can Riot Find the Right Balance?
Riot Games wants every meta to feel fresh. Therefore, adding AP champions to the bot lane increases variety.
However, there is also a downside.
If mage champions become too strong, traditional marksmen may lose their identity. As a result, many ADC players may feel forced to play champions they do not enjoy.
Finding the right balance will be an important challenge in future patches.
Final Thoughts
Gumayusi’s comments have started a new discussion across the League of Legends community.
He understands that professional players must adapt. Nevertheless, he still believes the ADC role should focus on auto attacks.
Even so, he continues to perform at the highest level. Whether he plays Ziggs or a traditional marksman, Gumayusi remains one of the world’s best bot laners.
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