Josedeodo aiming high with FlyQuest in 2021: “I didn’t come here to be 7th or 8th”

FlyQuest’s ambitious rebuild with Josedeodo aims to disrupt the 2021 LCS hierarchy

FlyQuest’s strategic overhaul after Worlds 2020

FlyQuest’s complete roster reconstruction following their Worlds 2020 appearance marks one of the most ambitious rebuilds in recent LCS history. By surrounding Latin American phenom Josedeodo with promising North American talent, the organization has positioned itself for long-term growth.

Strategic Insight: Building around young talent requires patience during early season struggles. Teams that maintain faith in their development process often see mid-season breakthroughs.

Most analysts positioned FlyQuest as a potential dark horse in preseason rankings, acknowledging their intriguing mix of rookie potential and veteran leadership from top laner Eric ‘Licorice’ Ritchie. This assessment holds weight when examining their Week 1 performance metrics – while they dropped matches to established contenders Evil Geniuses and Team Liquid, key players showed flashes of excellence.

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The complete roster overhaul positions FlyQuest for sustainable success if development stays on track. “Early losses provide valuable learning opportunities,” Josedeodo noted. “Each stage game accelerates our team synergy and strategic understanding.” This growth mindset will be crucial as they face 100 Thieves in Week 2.

Josedeodo: Pioneering LATAM talent in the LCS

Brandon ‘Josedeodo’ Villegas represents a watershed moment for Latin American League of Legends, becoming the region’s first major LCS import after his standout performance at Worlds 2020 with Rainbow7.

Pro Tip: Junglers transitioning between regions should study early pathing differences – LCS teams typically prioritize vertical jungling more than LATAM teams.

FlyQuest’s bold roster strategy saw them replace established veterans with developing talent: AD carry Johnson ‘Johnsun’ Nguyen (22), mid laner Cristian ‘Palafox’ Palafox (21), support David ‘Diamond’ Bérubé (24), alongside veteran anchor Licorice.

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Josedeodo’s aggressive playstyle brings fresh energy to the LCS jungle meta. Statistical highlights through Week 1 include:

• 67% First Blood participation rate (T-3rd in LCS)
• Johnsun’s 8.3 KDA (Top 5 among ADCs)
• Licorice’s 336 gold differential at 10 minutes

While team coordination needs work, these individual metrics suggest strong foundation.

“I didn’t come here to be mediocre,” Josedeodo stated emphatically. “Our goal isn’t just to compete – we’re building to dominate.” This confidence stems from his Worlds experience where he proved he could hang with elite international competition.

The Licorice Redemption Arc

Eric ‘Licorice’ Ritchie carries more than just veteran experience – he bears the weight of proving his 2018 Worlds semifinal run with Cloud9 wasn’t a fluke.

Common Pitfall: Veterans leading young rosters must balance shotcalling with allowing natural talent development. Over-controlling can stifle growth.

Licorice’s Camille performance against TSM (5/4/3 KDA, 350 DPM) showed flashes of his peak form. His matchup against 100 Thieves’ Ssumday will be a crucial test of whether he can consistently perform at that level.

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Licorice’s leadership will be crucial in mentoring FlyQuest’s young core. The psychological aspect cannot be overlooked – proving doubters wrong provides powerful motivation that could elevate his game.

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