FBI’s emotional journey to first Worlds with 100 Thieves and his mission to prove Oceanic talent globally
The Emotional Breakthrough Moment
Victor ‘FBI’ Huang has achieved his dream of reaching the League of Legends World Championship with 100 Thieves, aiming to make a powerful statement for both North American and Australian esports on the global platform.
Following their victory over Evil Geniuses, FBI entered the LCS media room with explosive emotion, shouting “I’m so f**king happy.” Despite securing their Worlds 2021 slot, 100 Thieves remains driven to capture the NA top seed and ultimately claim the World Championship title.
After an exhausting five-game series and thirty minutes of celebration photos, FBI finally settled in for his post-match interview.
The Australian marksman took a moment to collect himself, let out a relieved laugh, and immediately began sharing his raw emotions.
“The happiness is overwhelming but I’m completely drained simultaneously. All the adrenaline has faded, and this has been an incredibly long competition day,” he revealed to Dexerto.
“I couldn’t contain my screams of joy. The emotion was absolutely overwhelming. Honestly, I’m still processing everything. This marks my inaugural Worlds appearance, and I’m determined to deliver a strong performance. It feels completely surreal.”
Now established as an LCS veteran, FBI will captain 100 Thieves during their Worlds comeback. This represents his debut at esports’ premier event, having previously qualified only for MSI 2019 while competing with Bombers in the Oceanic Pro League.
The Grueling Five-Game Battle
The path to qualification proved extremely challenging. The intense five-match series pushed 100 Thieves to their absolute competitive limits.
Just when victory seemed secured in Game 4, Rookie of the Year Kyle ‘Danny’ Sakamaki delivered a heroic performance that kept Evil Geniuses in contention, with his unofficial pentakill destined to become legendary LCS folklore.
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THAT’S ROOKIE OF THE YEAR DANNY TO YOU! 🏆🏆🏆 #LCS pic.twitter.com/Omlrq8aJWZ
— LCS (@LCSOfficial) August 15, 2021
Huang recorded impressive statistics of 20 eliminations, 8 deaths, and 29 assists throughout the series. While not the primary strategic focus for 100 Thieves, he delivered crucial teamfight performances when needed most.
“I recognize I underperformed significantly during the series, but our top lane difference carried us. We concentrated heavily on top-side strategy. I underestimated their bot lane’s laning capabilities, and we struggled significantly in several games,” he admitted.
“During Game 4, we became overly excited in that critical teamfight. We assumed victory was certain, and while I haven’t reviewed the footage yet, that match should have concluded there. We made critical errors while Danny executed flawlessly under pressure.”
Recovering from Game 4’s disappointment required immense mental fortitude, especially considering 100 Thieves had built an 8,600 gold advantage after securing the second Baron Nashor.
“The defeat felt absolutely crushing. It was a devastating loss emotionally, but we regrouped outside at our team table. That collective moment revitalized our energy and enabled our eventual comeback victory.”
Personal Growth and Regional Pride
When FBI departed Australia for NA Academy in 2019, Oceanic fans held high expectations for his success. Stateside reception, however, proved considerably more skeptical.
The confident FBI who initially sought to dominate the LCS has matured significantly recently, and Huang acknowledges this personal evolution has substantially improved his performance.
“My growth has been exponential. Arriving in NA, I displayed immature behavior and maintained suboptimal attitudes within team environments,” he reflected.
“The pressure felt immense when huhi and I began playing together. Oceanic players faced widespread skepticism, and I believed proving myself essential for maintaining my LCS position.
“I acknowledge I wasn’t the ideal teammate, particularly towards huhi, but I’ve worked diligently to improve in that regard.”
This professional journey has involved personal sacrifice. Unable to return to Australia for nearly two years, Huang experiences genuine homesickness.
“The desire to return home feels overwhelming but remains impossible currently. Homesickness affects me deeply, with frequent thoughts of family and friends back home. The situation proves challenging, but we must accept current circumstances. I desperately hope conditions improve soon enabling my return,” he shared.
Nevertheless, the relentless effort has culminated in this achievement. He previously competed internationally—qualifying for MSI 2019 with Bombers, finishing third in their Play-In group with a 2-4 record.
Worlds, however, represents an entirely different competitive tier.
“MSI remains impressive but everyone recognizes Worlds as the premier event. I’m incredibly excited to compete against Asian regions, particularly LPL and LCK teams. I extensively study their VODs and learn from their gameplay, so experiencing this firsthand will be invaluable,” he explained.
“The quarantine period doesn’t appeal to me honestly. Post-quarantine, China should offer fantastic experiences. I’ll likely remain confined to my hotel room focusing on intensive practice.”
Worlds Preparation and Aspirations
FBI contemplated the implications of their upcoming China journey and what it represents for his career.
Which opponent does FBI most anticipate facing at Worlds? T1, because: “During my 2018 Korea stint, I frequently duo queued with Keria reaching impressive rankings, so reuniting at Worlds and competing against him motivates me significantly.”
How does the FBI-Huhi bot lane compare internationally? “Substantial improvement remains necessary—specifically our bot lane synergy—to compete evenly with global bot duos, but I maintain strong confidence in our capabilities.”
However, immediate objectives demand attention.
FBI aims to avoid Play-Ins as third seed. He desires championship recognition and competitive respect accompanying his arrival in Shanghai.
“Winning the split remains our priority. Considerable time has passed since my last league victory, and this would mark 100 Thieves’ inaugural championship, making it profoundly meaningful. Securing the split title represents our primary objective,” he elaborated.
Two key motivations drive him. First, he seeks tangible evidence of his development and commemorative achievement with longtime teammates Closer and huhi. Their two-year partnership has forged bonds extending beyond professional collaboration.
Second involves regional representation. When FBI entered the LCS, Oceanic players faced disparagement. Currently—with TSM’s Lost and Cloud9’s Fudge—they’re positioned for global competition.
“Australian competitors encountered significant skepticism several years ago. Now we feature multiple Australian players excelling in premier roles, including performers like Destiny and Raes delivering strong LCS results,” he stated.
“We can bring Australian pride to the global stage, and hopefully we’ll have 100 Thieves, TSM, and Cloud9 all represented at Worlds with Australian players on each roster.”
As our discussion concluded, FBI’s adrenaline had completely subsided. He prepared to depart for rest.
Yet his competitive determination to demonstrate his international capabilities shone through his concluding statement.
“Let’s f**king accomplish this.”
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