Immortals’ Raes overcomes confidence issues to aim for LCS bot lane dominance
From Struggles to Confidence: Raes’ LCS Journey
Quin ‘Raes’ Korebrits’ transition to the LCS wasn’t smooth sailing. The New Zealand native faced significant challenges adapting to North America’s premier League of Legends competition after the OPL’s closure.
“My initial performances were unacceptable,” Raes admits. “I was playing scared instead of playing to win.” The pressure of following successful Oceanic imports like FBI and Fudge weighed heavily on the young marksman.
Despite showing promise during Legacy Esports’ surprising Worlds 2020 run, Raes struggled to translate scrim success to the LCS stage. Immortals’ 2-4 start highlighted communication breakdowns and individual mistakes.
“We’d practice perfectly then crumble under pressure,” Raes explained. This performance gap between practice and official matches is common among new competitors adjusting to high-stakes environments.
The Immortals Bot Lane Potential
Raes credits his partnership with Mitchell ‘Destiny’ Shaw as key to his turnaround. Their existing chemistry from Oceanic competition provided a foundation they’ve built upon in North America.
“We’ve rediscovered our aggressive style,” Raes states. This approach capitalizes on their champion pool and playmaking abilities. For aspiring bot lanes, they recommend focusing on 2-3 synergistic champion combinations.
Destiny confirms their progress: “Our early struggles taught us valuable lessons. We’re now playing with the confidence needed to compete against any duo.” Their improved performance against top teams like Team Liquid demonstrates this growth.
LCS Scheduling Challenges
Raes highlights structural issues with the LCS format. “The condensed three-day competition windows leave little room for adaptation,” he explains.
With only 15 scrims to prepare for three different opponents, teams risk falling behind if they misread the meta. This creates snowball effects where early losses often lead to disastrous weekends.
Professional players suggest teams should prioritize versatile champions that can adapt to multiple matchups when preparation time is limited. This strategy helps mitigate the risks of meta misreads.
Pro Tips for Competitive Play
From their experience, Raes and Destiny offer valuable advice for competitive players:
- Maintain consistent communication – Discuss mistakes immediately after games
- Develop pre-game routines – Establish rituals to manage tournament nerves
- Review vods together – Identify both individual and team mistakes
- Limit champion pool early – Master 2-3 picks before expanding
“The mental aspect is just as important as mechanics,” Raes emphasizes. Their turnaround demonstrates how addressing psychological barriers can unlock a team’s potential.
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