Faker Departure Interview for Worlds'26 Q. How are you feeling ahead of your departure for Worlds? 🐈‍⬛: First of all, I’m really looking forward to going to the US. With Worlds approaching again, I’m feeling very excited and have a lot to look forward to. Q. How did you spend the break? 🐈‍⬛: I think I spent almost all of my time preparing for Worlds after the Asian Games. I’ve also been working on managing my condition, and I had some time to adjust to the time difference before leaving for the US. So, I think I’m in pretty good shape. Q. What are your thoughts on the changes to the meta? 🐈‍⬛: There have been some major changes to mid-lane champions, so I’ve been paying particular attention to those. Also, since teams often have different interpretations of the meta during Worlds, I’ve been watching a lot of matches from the Demacia Cup and the Worlds Play-In Stage as well. Q. What are your thoughts on the mid-lane changes in the patch? 🐈‍⬛: Although the mid lane’s influence in the current patch is lower than in some previous seasons, I still think there are many areas where it has a significant impact. Mid laners also have more things to think about now, which makes the role more complicated in some ways. So, I believe the mid lane remains important, just as it always has been. Q. Which champions do you think we’ll see frequently in the mid lane? 🐈‍⬛: Honestly, I don’t think any pick would be particularly surprising at this Worlds. Since we’ve been playing with Fearless Draft since last year, there’s room for a wide variety of champions to appear. So, I think we’ll prepare for a diverse range of picks. Q. Do you have any plans for the long flight? 🐈‍⬛: I’ve brought a book that’s easy to read in short stretches. I’ll read a bit, clear my head, get plenty of rest, and probably sleep a lot, too. I think I’ll focus mainly on adjusting to the time difference. I can’t remember the exact title, but I brought a book that’s easy to read casually. Q. Is there a particular mid laner you’d like to face? 🐈‍⬛: Rather than picking one particular player, I think mid laners from every region have been playing really well lately. I’m looking forward to facing other players, learning from them, and enjoying the matches. Q. Who are you hoping to win this tournament for? 🐈‍⬛: I’ve always wanted to win for the fans. I also see Worlds itself as a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow as a person, so I’ll do my best to prepare for it. Q. Are there any teams or players you’re particularly wary of? 🐈‍⬛: I think the LCK teams are all very strong, so I’ll be keeping a close eye on the other LCK teams. Q. Do you have a message for the fans? 🐈‍⬛: I’ll prepare diligently for this Worlds and do my best to show the fans many great performances. 📽 youtu.be/mM-wZuEtbtw?si=RJ5l…