Complete guide to 2022 LCS and LEC roster changes with strategic analysis and team impact assessment
Understanding the Offseason Dynamics
The League of Legends competitive landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the offseason reaches its peak intensity leading up to Worlds 2021. This period marks crucial decisions that will shape team performances throughout the 2022 competitive season.
The conclusion of another thrilling domestic season brings new champions to both LCS and LEC regions, creating a backdrop of intense speculation and strategic maneuvering behind the scenes. Rostermania has officially commenced, delivering comprehensive coverage of player transfers, role changes, coaching adjustments, and emerging rumors.
- Rekkles departs LEC competition for a primary starting position with Karmine Corp in the French league
- Team Liquid assembles a formidable roster featuring Bwipo, Bjergsen, and Hans sama acquisitions
- TSM commits to rebuilding strategy focused on developing emerging talent following SwordArt’s departure
The League of Legends free agency window approaches its conclusion, signaling the imminent return of competitive seasons across all major regions. Teams are finalizing their strategic compositions for the upcoming splits.
This offseason has delivered substantial developments for both LEC and LCS enthusiasts, with only limited European organizations yet to finalize their competitive lineups. We’re beginning to visualize the competitive landscape for the 2022 Spring split, witnessing established Western talents navigating free agency while others pursue international opportunities through import positions.
Among the standout developments, legendary midlaner Soren ‘Bjergsen’ Bjerg declared his competitive return as Team Liquid’s starting midlaner. This position transition occurred following Nicolaj ‘Jensen’ Jensen’s departure, joining numerous iconic competitors who won’t participate in early 2022 competitions.
The offseason continues to deliver compelling narratives, with several key decisions remaining unresolved. Stay informed with comprehensive LCS and LEC rostermania developments through our ongoing coverage.
Confirmed LCS Roster Changes
Current LCS and LEC competitive lineups are detailed below for comprehensive reference.
- Bjergsen: Free Agent → Team Liquid (mid lane)
- Hans sama: Rogue → Team Liquid (bot lane)
- Bwipo: Fnatic → Team Liquid (top lane)
- Santorin: Team Liquid → Contract extension through 2023
- Guilhoto: Immortals (coach) → Team Liquid (head coach)
- Vulcan: Cloud9 → Evil Geniuses (support)
- Inspired: Rogue → Evil Geniuses (jungle)
- Jojpyun: Evil Geniuses Academy → Evil Geniuses (mid lane)
- Tenacity: 100 Thieves Academy → 100 Thieves (top lane)
- Mithy: Cloud9 → 100 Thieves (coach)
- Aphromoo: Free Agent → FlyQuest (support)
- Toucouille: Free Agent → FlyQuest (mid lane)
- Wildturtle: Free Agent → Immortals (bot lane)
- PowerOfEvil: TSM → Immortals (mid lane)
- Revenge: Immortals → Contract extension through 2023
- Lost: TSM → Golden Guardians (bot lane)
- Olleh: Free Agent → Golden Guardians (support)
- Pridestalker: MOUZ → Golden Guardians (jungle)
- Jenkins: Team Liquid → CLG (top lane)
- Contractz: Evil Geniuses → CLG (jungle)
- Biofrost: Free Agent → Dignitas (support)
- Thinkcard: Free Agent (Coach) → CLG (coach)
- Croissant: Free Agent (Coach) → CLG (coach)
- Isles: Cloud9 Academy → Cloud9 (support)
- Winsome: Shadow Battlica → Cloud9 (support)
- Berserker: T1 Challengers → Cloud9 (bot lane)
- LS: T1 (streamer) → Cloud9 (head coach)
The North American competitive scene demonstrates significant strategic shifts, with Team Liquid emerging as the most ambitious organization through high-profile acquisitions. Their roster construction focuses on veteran leadership and international experience, positioning them as immediate championship contenders.
Cloud9’s approach emphasizes structural innovation with LS’s coaching philosophy combined with promising Korean imports. This strategy represents a calculated risk that could redefine competitive approaches within the LCS ecosystem.
Confirmed LEC Roster Changes
- Humanoid: MAD Lions → Fnatic (mid lane)
- Hylissang: Fnatic → Contract extension through 2024
- Broken Blade: Free Agent → G2 Esports (top lane)
- Flakked: Free Agent → G2 Esports (bot lane)
- Targamas: Free Agent → G2 Esports (support)
- Caps: G2 Esports → Contract extension through 2023
- Dylan Falco: Schalke 04 (coach) → G2 Esports (coach)
- Romain: Free Agent → G2 Esports (General Manager)
- Perkz: Cloud9 → Team Vitality (mid lane)
- Alphari: Team Liquid → Team Vitality (top lane)
- Carzzy: MAD Lions → Team Vitality (bot lane)
- UNF0RGIVEN: SK Gaming Prime → MAD Lions (bot lane)
- Kaiser: MAD Lions → Contract extension through 2023
- Mac: MAD Lions (Coach) → Contract extension through 2023
- Kaas: MAD Lions (Coach) → Contract extension through 2022
- Pad: MAD Lions (Coach) → Contract extension through 2023
- Aagie: MAD Lions (Coach) → Contract extension through 2023
- Shlatan: Misfits Premier → Misfits Gaming (jungle)
- Neon: Free Agent → Misfits Gaming (bot lane)
- Mersa: Free Agent → Misfits Gaming (support)
- Cinkrof: Free Agent → Team BDS (jungle)
- NUCLEARINT: Free Agent → Team BDS (mid lane)
- xMatty: Free Agent → Team BDS (bot lane)
- LIMIT: Free Agent → Team BDS (support)
- Grabbz: Free Agent (coach) → Team BDS (head coach)
- Duffman: Free Agent (coach) → Team BDS (coach)
- Gilius: Free Agent → SK Gaming (jungle)
- Sertuss: Free Agent → SK Gaming (mid lane)
- Dajor: Fnatic Rising → Astralis (mid lane)
- kobbe: Misfits Gaming → Astralis (bot lane)
The European competitive landscape witnesses dramatic reorganization, particularly with G2 Esports implementing comprehensive roster reconstruction. The departure of established stars creates opportunities for emerging talents to establish their competitive legacies.
Team Vitality’s assembly of an international super team represents one of the most ambitious projects in LEC history. Combining Perkz’s leadership with Alphari’s laning prowess and Carzzy’s teamfighting creates a theoretically formidable lineup that must demonstrate practical synergy.
MAD Lions maintains competitive consistency through strategic contract extensions while introducing UNF0RGIVEN to fill Carzzy’s role. This balanced approach suggests confidence in their developmental system and coaching infrastructure.
Pending Rumors and Speculation
- Wunder: G2 Esports (inactive) → Free Agent
- Rekkles: G2 Esports (inactive) → Karmine Corp
- Mikyx: G2 Esports (inactive) → Free Agent
- Grabbz: G2 Esports (Coach) → Free Agent
- Nelson: G2 Esports (Coach) → Free Agent
- Jensen: Team Liquid → Free Agent
- Alphari: Team Liquid → Free Agent
- Tactical: Team Liquid → Free Agent
- Zven: Cloud9 → Cloud9 (inactive)
- PowerOfEvil: TSM → Exploring options for 2022
- Insanity: Immortals → Exploring options for 2022
- Jiizuke: Evil Geniuses → Free Agent
- Aphromoo: Dignitas → Free Agent
- Crownshot: Team Vitality → Free Agent
- Comp: Team Vitality (sub) → Free Agent
- Jeskla: Astralis → Free Agent
- MagiFelix: Astralis → Free Agent
- Kryze: Excel Esports → Exploring options for 2022
- Razork: Misfits Gaming → Free Agent
- Luger: 100 Thieves Academy → Free Agent
- Poome: 100 Thieves Academy → Free Agent
- Palafox: FlyQuest → Free Agent
- Kanani: FlyQuest (coach) → Free Agent
- Lilipp: SK Gaming → Free Agent
- Jesiz: SK Gaming (Coach) → Free Agent
- Dardoch: Immortals (Coach) → Free Agent
- Akaadian: Dignitas → Free Agent
- Erdote: Team BDS → Free Agent
- bluerznor: Team BDS → Free Agent
- Shemek: Team BDS → Free Agent
Red = Denied, Green = Confirmed, Yellow = Pending
The free agent market contains numerous established talents whose future competitive destinations remain uncertain. Veteran players like Jensen, Alphari, and Wunder represent significant potential acquisitions for organizations seeking experienced leadership and proven performance.
Coaching staff availability includes notable names such as Grabbz, Nelson, and Jesiz, providing strategic expertise for teams aiming to enhance their analytical and developmental frameworks. The coaching carousel often continues longer than player movements, with decisions frequently made closer to season commencement.
Maintain current awareness through ongoing Dexerto coverage and Twitter updates via @DexertoLeague for continuous LCS and LEC rostermania developments.
Strategic considerations for teams evaluating remaining free agents should prioritize role specialization, communication compatibility, and long-term development potential. Organizations must balance immediate competitive needs with sustainable roster construction principles.
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