Zeus: 'Fearless Draft is a challenge, but fans come first'
Fearless Draft is one of the biggest changes in LoL esports. Jeong 'Zeus' Choi, who won the 2023 and 2024 World Championships with T1, shared his thoughts after HLE’s 2-0 win over CFO at First Stand.
He admitted the format is tough but thinks it makes the game more fun. 'I know the people who made this choice thought about many things before deciding', Zeus told Dot Esports. 'As a player, you just have to do your best. I just hope fans enjoy the change', he added.
Fearless Change started in the 2025 season and made a strong impact at First Stand. It prevents teams from picking champions they have already won within a series. This forces them to change strategies and avoid repeated drafts, which has been a problem in League esports.
Riot first planned to use it only for Split One and worked well. It will likely be used at MSI 2025 and Worlds 2025. Some pros say it is too hard, but players agree with Riot.
With Fearless Draft likely coming to major events, teams must adjust quickly. Zeus sees this challenge as part of the fun. 'Some players are adapting well and some teams are still figuring it out', he said. 'But in the process, you can find a lot of fun in it.'
