How Underdogs Made League of Legends History | DRX The Rise 

Is this your favorite story in LoL Esports history?

I don't think even a fictional storyline could compare to how insane and emotional this run was. I'll never get tired of reliving the DRX Worlds journey.

The greatest run in League of Legends history 🙌

I will never not tear up watching Deft cry after winning against EDG

The undisputed best Worlds journey ever. I'm glad that I was able to watch the whole finals from the beginning to the end that day. The moment DRX marched into T1's base and took down the Nexus, I was shocked. At first, my thought was that DRX would have no chance against T1, based on their performance throughout the tournament. But, DRX defied all expectation and played the best League games of their lives. I still remember the moment when I heard CaptainFlowers' quote:" They have been doubted, they have been discounted, they have been dismissed. But D R X are your 2022 World Champions", I had goosebumps all over myself, and then I smiled, because I was happy for Deft, cause finally he got to achieve his dream after such a long time, and for me because I just witnessed history. Truly a lifetime experience. One of the best underdog story in esports.

I'm here after watching Gods MV. I know nothing about LoL, but Deft's story was inspiring. Congratulations.

“The most important thing is the unbreakable spirit.” Deft’s and DRX’s Worlds 2022 run serves as a reminder that no matter who tough it may seem, anything is truly possible as long as you don’t give up. Truly inspirational.

We need more of these documentaries in the future from LoL

I have never seen a moment in professional sports that has me teared up every single time I watch it as much as that last DRX march towards the Nexus in game 5. The sheer emotion and the voice-crack from the casters saying "THEY'RE GONNA WIN" is just something you can't even make up in fantasy tales. What DRX did here is in my opinion the greatest feat in esports history and nothing will ever come close to this masterpiece of a run and the masterpiece of the final matchup against the legendary T1. It's only a shame this team didn't get another chance to challenge the title...

영화도 드라마도 소설도 픽션인데.. 이건 진짜라고… 이 감동은 진짜라고… 이래서 스포츠에, e스포츠에 열광하는 것 같음 22drx 정말 잊지 못 할 추억 만들어줘서 고맙다

A cinematic for the Worlds anthem using this storyline would be epic as heck

Deft, the player that was one of the greatest from day1 of professional league of legends in Korea. He had to watch as his rival Faker won trophy after trophy. Even though he was just as talented and consistent as him all he ever felt at worlds was heart break after heart break. It seemed as if fate was cruel to Deft and he was bound to retire as one of the greatest players to not only have never win worlds, but to never even make it to finals. After a grueling qualifing bracket and almost not making it to worlds again he along side his DRX teammates went to represent Korea as the 4th LCK seed, in what we all thought would be his final year of his carrer. They would go on to beat the reigning MSI champs RNG in playoffs. Then they defeated the reigning worlds champs, EDG. Then they beat GENG, the team that dominated LCK that summer. And then they had to face the greatest team in the history of league of legends, T1. Lead by the greatest player in the history of the game, Faker. The man that Deft has always been standing in the shadow of. They were a superteam that looked more dominant than ever. It looked as if it was fated for Faker to win once again, as if he was the main character of league of legends. What chances did DRX have ? They might have just been lucky to overperform against EDG and GENG. What were the chances they could do it for a 3rd time ? And against that THIS T1 that had just completed a perfect split going 18-0. It seemed as if Deft was going to end his carrer in the shadow of Faker. The match starts. T1 win the first game in a deciding manner. It seems everyone expectations would be confirmed. And yet... DRX win game 2 Maybe they got lucky one more time. And indeed T1 would go on to win the next game. The score was 2-1 for T1. Faker was 1 game away from being forever immortalized as a 4 time world champion. Or so we thought as DRX would go on to decisively win game 4 and leave everyone shocked. Against everything and everyone, DRX have pushed the greatest dynasty in the history of lol to silver scrapes. Game 5 begins. In what is possibly the most tense game 5 in the history of worlds after several baron and drake steals from T1. DRX manage to hold on for the Elder Drake fight which they secure. T1 go for one last ditch attempt and double tp into DRX'S base to backdoor but Kingen and Zeka are there to defend and finish them off. It's over. DRX won, Deft won. After 9 long years, after playing for 5 different teams, after countless heart breaks... Deft was a world champion. And he achived it in the most incredible way possible. Leading DRX, which was considered one if the weakest teams coming into worlds, to the greatest worlds run, and greatest underdog story ever

One element which has made this the greatest story in Esports history is that, not only because of the dramatic ending in the Finals but it was also the nearly 10 years in building up the background. Everything just felt surreal, yet it was truly exceptional. Definitely the best story, the best Worlds Finals run, the best Finals ever in League's history.

But also the way it ended up happening is insane to me. The EDG Nexus tragedy and the T1 Guma Baron steal. It felt like fate tried its hardest to make DRX not win. Most memorable moment of LoL Esports history for me.

Not gonna lie i teared up a bit hearing the coach say, I know the pressure weighed on them, so i just told them to go out and have fun. Ill take the responsibility. It shows he understands his players on an absolute personal, emotional, and mental level like no other. He absolutely trusts that his team is and can be the best and puts absolute faith in them and their experience and choices. Deft speaking up and saying bard after seeing the low mobility just shows his knowledge and experience with this game and Beryl is just an absolute ride or die GIGACHAD and was like F it LETS GOOOOOOOOO!!! 1% bard pick and he absolutely ruled the rift on that Champion! Its not just the 4th seed run from the lower bracket that makes this game so legendary its all the feats that the DRX players accomplished and all of the absolute jaw dropping performances they had that definitely makes it one for the record books and really difficult to top.

I was privileged enough to be there at worlds finals in SF and it was possibly the single best ticket I've ever purchased for anything in my entire life. It's hard to overstate just how intense the arena was, hearing the crowd shift from T1 to DRX and back and forth, the live reaction from the casters and fans on the game 5 baron steal, everything was just amazing. It may be a frustrating, difficult game to play, but my god I have no words to adequately describe how I felt during those finals.

This entire worlds was the most entertaining I've ever watched. Some amazing games throughout but DRX's run was unreal.

i never knew anything about LoL until now besides the music but after watching “gods” and finding out the music video was based off of someones story i wanted to understand the music video and that lead me here and let me tell you i was literally tearing up at the end when drx won worlds like this story is crazy and very inspirational

DRX 팬들은 아쉽겠지만 팀이 해체함으로써 서사가 완벽하게 완성된 것 같음. 팀이 해체됨으로써 다시는 이런 기적은 롤 역사상 없을 것이다… 마치 한여름 밤의 꿈 같은 우승이었다 라고 말하는 것 같았음

When deft cried on his bday I broke down too. This video and this story is so incredible to watch

22년DRX의 스토리는 단순히 게임대회의 우승이 아닌 "꺾이지 않고 스스로를 믿으면 결국은 이룬다."라는 메세지가 담긴 인생 그 자체였습니다. 단순한 말이지만 그것은 결코 쉬운 것이 아닙니다. 꿈을 이루지 못하고 전진하지 못하는 사람들은 늘 하루하루가 벅차고 의문투성이입니다. 길어질 수록 그 과정을 견디기가 힘들죠.. 지금은 22년DRX의 우승 스토리를 되짚으며 나도 저렇게 라는 마음과 버팀목이 자리를 잡았습니다. 아무리 감사하다고 말해도 모자를 정도로 크고 든든한 버팀목입니다. 너무 감사드리고 다시 한번 축하드려요.

To see pyosik get his kindred skin should be a remarkable moment in league history. Streamer to world champion what a beast

DRX 2022 was the best worlds story. DRX from 6th seed made 10 games b05 with KT and LSB just to qualify as LCK's 4th seed. Smashed playins and playoff stage. Had a crazy quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. They defied the 0.2% chance of winning worlds.

As a EDG fan, I'm so happy DEFT finally gets what he wants 😭

심지어 drx는 운도 따라주지 않았음ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 대진운도 그렇고 매경기 거의 풀꽉에 선발전부터 플인거치고 ㅋㅋㅋ경기안에서도 억제기 재생성에 옵젝 겁나 뺏기고 이러면서 산전수전 다겪었는데 진짜 인간승리 ㄷㄷ

Watching this in real time as it unfolded was something else. I literally couldnt believe and say what you will about the Worlds theme song "Star Walking" but it fits their run to the top.

I think its the best moment in my entire LOL Esports.. Because I predicted them to be in FINALS. (But I am Faker and T1 fan). And I had the mix feeling about T1 and DRX , Watching Finals I was rooting for Faker and T1 and DRX at the same time. . Series was emotional to me. ...I cried for both of the team.

having the opportunity to witness this live at the Chase Center is a memory i will never forget, im a huge T1 fan but God the energy and being able to witness history is something that i will always remember.

Thank you for pulling a doc together, tight editing and good introspection. One of the most memorable stories in the history of this sport.

2022 will forever be the greatest Worlds that LOL had to offer. No other Worlds... even 2023 Worlds and the Worlds beyond will ever top the story of DRX's journey from the bottom and winning it all when it truly matters. Thankyou, DRX for giving me, us, a memorable Worlds.

I was super lucky that I got to attend the worlds final in person. I lost my voice cheering and screaming throughout the series. By the end, people were crying and hugging each other

This is not a documentary this is literally like watching a high rated fantasy movie, i think such events will no longer be experienced in worlds history. the best cinderella story ever.

i watched this documentary a few months back and loved the underdog story. seeing Keria cry made me feel really bad though. this year around i was actually keeping up with worlds and was thrilled to see T1 win live so the deafeat from 2022 won't sting as much.

It still blows my mind that they we're able to push through the most devastating start vs EDG and come back all the way to win worlds. Absolutely insane, I honestly don't know how it gets better than that. What an incredible Worlds!

its crazy the difference between Na and LCK teams, you can tell this is a legit life changing sport for these amazing people

롤e스포츠 역사에서 22년 월즈같은 감동은 다신 없을 것 같다 정말.. 내 인생에 대해서도 돌아보게 되고 동기를 주었고, 경기들도 정말 꽉차고 재밌었다.

LoLの競技シーンが続くうちは毎年WCS見るつもりだけど、 この年以上のWCSはもう二度と見れないだろうな

This brought back the same feels as when I was watching the matches live. DRX truly defied all odds and gave it their all. I am so proud of this team, and I’m glad to have been with them since the roster announcement of 22DRX and until the very end. These players still have my love and support and I hope to see all, if not most, back again at Worlds 23. 22DRX FIGHTING!

One of my favorite piece of LoL Esports History! I cried when Deft cried on his birthday, I felt so happy for him after that he won the Worlds 2022.

54분 28초 내내 온 몸에 소름이 돋았다. 22월즈는 최고의 월즈였고, DRX의 우승 스토리는 아직까지도 믿기지 않는 전설적 신화다. "팀"이 갖는 힘 그리고 역경을 이겨낸 "성장"과 "발전"은 꿈을 이루게 해주고 최고의 자리에 앉을 수 있게 해준다는, 교훈적인 스토리이기까지. 다시봐도 전율과 감동이 인다.

How The GOAT of ADC won worlds

Deft is so inspiring!!! Not only for his unbreakable heart but also for his tenacity, his kindness to teammates younger than him, his commitment to his skills, and his team player mentality. It's easier said than done. He definitely lived out the definition of "unbreakable heart". Fighting Deft!!!

What an amazing team. I still have so much respect for this team, they absolutely fought tooth and nail to make this happen. Drx 2022 was special.

ONE&ONLY 그 자체였던 팀 22DRX

No doubt one of the most fun worlds runs to watch ever!

The most dramatic story in e-sports.

Deft's story is really inspiring.

Seems every time Worlds is in NA, it's always just an insane tournament. Between the games, the fan show out, and just the pure madness. I'm a T1 fan, but I wasn't mad DRX won, just sad that T1 lost. But DRX deserved every second of that victory, and they pulled off the impossible, kudos to them

pyosik actually the mood booster for drx but he's the one who need to be cared when he gets emotionally too.

So many incredible stories from one team. Zekka the prodigy midlaner facing off against legends of the game (faker, chovy, scout), Pyosik the questionable jungler who didn't even have a secured starting spot on the team coming into worlds, and Deft the one always in fakers shadow just hoping to get his chance to shine. Well done LoL Esports for putting this masterpiece of a documentary together, this will be remembered forever in league of legends history.!!!

That last series was an emotional rollercoaster for sure. And peak League of Legends. DRX defied all expectations and though the players aren't together anymore, I'll never forget what they achieved. ❤

今までのLoLシーンにおいて、選手の背景も含み、最も感動できるドキュメンタリー映像だった。

I'm really glad that you guys actually made something like this like what TI usually made. Also it highlighted how good coach sSong is. And I never know that cCarter is the GM of DRX.. What a GOAT. That guy now has 4 World Titles as coach and GM.

This is both the greatest story at a worlds, and greatest overall worlds. My very close second pick moment is "This is for Kabum!!" of the 2014 worlds. Hearing Deft talk about himself as 2 personas, and treating himself like a machine is heartwarming, endearing, and kind of sad at the same time. After it's all is said and done, out of all the pros that played league of legends, I hope Deft finds happiness in his life after league. He really is such a nice guy.

LEZGO!!! There won't be another run like this in LoL history! This one is for the books!

이 스토리는 정말 몇번을 봐도 질리지않는다 ㅋㅋ 흔히 말하는 정배 역배에서 tes전부터 해서 drx가 역배인 경기가 얼마나 많았는데 그걸 다 뚫고 심지어 5꽉 스토리도 저렇게 맛있게 할 수 있나 싶은 정도였음 ㅋㅋ 다전제 명경기가 정말 많지만 edg랑 티원전도 세트별로 스토리가 너무 많고, 특히 edg전 2셋 백도랑 티원전 구마유시 바루스는 역대급 명장면에 넣어도 부족함 없을 정도임

DRX팬 올 시즌은 고통받고 있지만 작년의 미라클런은 정말 잊을 수 없는 행복

Personally, I was very impressed by the story that DRX Coach Ssong had at a Chinese restaurant in Atlanta with the words(fortune cookie) "your sports team will be very successful this year."

really good docu, hopefully they'll include more on how the teams pick or decide on their drafts, the overall experience of them playing the game (voice comms, idk), and more on how the teams interact in between their games by this year.

Such a great watch..and the absolute tearjerker that was watching Deft cry after that reverse sweep on his birthday. This team was special, I loved watching them win. But I didn't realize exactly how resilient they were in doing so.

46:21 베릴 계단 내려오는거 무슨 게임 캐릭터같네

나중에 롤이 망하고 가장 기억에 남는 프로팀은 어떤팀이냐고 물었을때 난 22DRX라고 말할듯 베릴때문에 22년도때는 DRX응원중이였는데 그냥 선발전부터 싹 다 챙겨본사람으로써 응원하는입장에서도 말이안됨그냥 진짜 무슨 대진운이 좋았던것도아니고 상대팀마저도

다시 한번 이 감동을 느낄 수 있을까...이번 월즈 풀타임으로 본 내 인생은 정말 축복받은것 같다

One of the best Worlds I've seen so far! DRX totally broke every expectation of all viewers of this series, and I'm glad that I could presence every single match and moment of this tourney!!! The first play-in team to win a Worlds... They totally deserve it!

영화나 소설보다 더 픽션같은 서사 그 이야기가 현실이기에 더 아름다웠다

What a fantastic video, thanks for this. I watched DRX all the way during the championship. It will never be forgetted!

옛날 클템이 이런말을 했죠 “강한자가 살아남는게 아니라 살아남는 자가 가장 강하다” 데프트 선수를 가장 잘 표현하는 말인거 같아요😊 불사대마왕을 이긴 소년들

I'm so proud of all you DRX22. Make a legend story, a emotional World that I have never ever forgotten

It was the first timein this docuseries that I see Deft standing up and cheering when they win the game. Because he is so calm all throughout. I am so happy for DRX. Congratulation for being the 2022 World Champion

I tear up every time. This run was so insane and the players had so much synergy together. It looked so fun, like found family.

이 시나리오로 영화 만들라고 하면 에이 무슨 말도 안 되는 소리세요 라는 소리를 듣게 될 것만 같았고, 데프트가 울 때는 나도 울었었다. 하지만 마지막 자막이 나를 서글프게 만든다. 모든 E스포츠 팬들에게 감동을 준 스토리지만, 결국 E스포츠판에서 영원한 그룹은 없다는 느낌을 주기에. 구락스 연대기를 볼 때 느꼈던 낭만과 허탈함을 곱씹게 되어서 더욱 더 슬퍼지게 되는건 나뿐만일까

진짜 동화네.. 마치 전설적인 동화처럼 실제론 존재하지 않지만 동화처럼 잠시 우리들의 마음에서 벅찬 감정을 주고 떠난것같이 drx란 그런 동화같이 뭔가뜻을 전해주고 간 팀이다

The best world final I could see, I felt very sad for T1 and happy for DRX at the same time since I was supporting both of them in their ways. (T1 as a fan and DRX by Deft and the overcoming of his team since they were top 6 and they played everything from the regional finals)

I'm here, watching it in 2024, after T1vsKT. They started badly this summer, and maybe they won't go to worlds, nut guys, I'm really dreaming in another underdog from Korea. What a rise for Deft

Hearing SSong talk about the plan in draft for Game 5, with Varus. That was awesome. It had the same feeling as playing tic-tac-toe and you force the opponent to block one of two spaces, but you win with the other

Phreak's shout-casting gives me chills, he made legendary moments even more legendary

2022 DRX는 낭만 그 자체다

ESSE FOI O MELHOR MUNDIAL DE LEAGUE OF LEGENDS QUE EU JÁ VI E ESSA FINAL FOI HISTÓRICA PQP TAVA TORCENDO PRA T1 MAS FIQUEI MT FELIZ QUE O DEFT GANHOU, ME EMOCIONEI MUITO TAMBÉM, ESSA EQUIPE DA DRX FOI INCRÍVEL

Extrañaba estos documentales Riot. Gracias por traerlos de vuelta!!

Edg전 끝나고 데프트 생일 축하 영상 볼 때마다 질질 짰다 20Drx때부터 응원했고 스토브리그, 프론트, 성적 등 여러가지 이유로 애증의 관계인 팀이었는데 작년 한 해 Drx 우승으로 삶에 용기도 얻고 활력을 얻었다.. 지금 목표하고 있는 내 꿈에서 멀어지고 있다 생각하더라도 꺾이지 않는 마음으로 성장해 데프트처럼 꼭 꿈을 이뤄내는 사람이 되고 싶다 댓글 진짜 안쓰는데 킹겐 표식 주한 제카 데프트 베릴 선수 쏭 모글리 샤인 감코진 22시즌 성공적인 스토브리그 만들어준 최병훈 단장까지 너무 고맙고 감사하다고 말씀드리고 싶네요

去年のWCSで感動したなら...いや全人類見るべき動画！最高！

Watching this I remember how I felt during the finals. Crazy experience and glad I got to share it with my friends

As a long time league player, I watched 2012 (LA), 2014(Korea) Worlds Final in person, but this was by far the best Worlds and story. I would love to just erase my memory and watch it all over again 😅

Simplesmente essa foi o melhor Mundial que teve, DRX foi incrível na sua escalada, derrubando todos os favoritos e os campeões mundiais. Ficou pra história do LOL.❤

muito bom, Eu nao estava torcendo pra ele no mundial, mas a entrevista dele nas quartas de finais, foi muito emocionante. desde aí começei a torcer pra ele.

this finals was son intense, i was so happy for DRX and at the same time i cried for the young player from t1.

비록 현장에 가서 보지 못한 건 아쉬웠지만, 마지막 날 영화관에라도 가서 결승전을 본 내 선택을 결코 후회하지 않는다.

Un gran mundial, agradezco el poder seguir en vivo y recordarlo siempre. La historia de DRX y de Deft fue increíble. Me recordó cuando en Warcraft 3 en el World Cyber Games del año 2010 ReMinD fue campeón en dicho juego, el primer Koreano en ganar el mundial de Warcraft 3, y los comentaristas Koreanos lloraron ya que nunca lo habían logrado.

2022년 서머 처음 직관을 다녀보고 데프트 선수를 진심으로 응원했는데 2022년 drx가 이런 스토리를 썼다는게 너무 좋다

I still get chillls thinking about DRX's Worlds run. What an amazing journey. Sometimes dreams come true.

The greatest underdog story possibly in esports history

Even this 50+ min video can’t explain all their journey and their past stories. So many great parts are edited to keep it in time. We gotta make a Netflix series with 5 episodes.

Deft defeated 3 ADC World Champion on his way to win his 1st Worlds. Ruler, Jackeylove, & Viper.

아주 우연히 이번 월즈는 보고싶더라고요 이런 가슴 뜨거워지는 광경의 목격자가 되라고 무언가에 홀린 듯

작년 11월에 결승전을 보고 지금 2023 8월인데도 이 영상 하나로 다시금 그때의 감동이 생생하게 느껴짐 ㅠㅠㅠ 진짜 22년 drx는 낭만이었고 평생 잊지 못할듯

It's crazy that it just dropped after today's Deft's Quadra

Drx의 팬은 아니지만, 잊을 수 없는 여정이었어요. 작년 8월 입대하기 전 친구와 여행 중 drx가 두 번의 풀세트 접전으로 월즈에 진출했다는걸 소식을 듣고 재밌게 여겼던기억, 훈련소 입소 날 drx가 젠지를 압도하는 모습에 조금 소름돋았던 기억, 훈련소에서 코로나에 걸려 격리 중 drx가 그 t1을 상대로 설마했던 우승을 차지했다는 소식에 혼자 난리를 쳤던 기억이 생생해요. 너무 멋있었습니다. 22drx의 경기가 모두 끝나고 나서야 팬이 돼버린 이상한 상황이 됐습니다ㅋㅋㅋ 가끔 군대 선후임들과 롤을 하면 drx 아트록스 스킨만 쓰며 22drx를 추억하고 있네요

No worlds will ever top this in hype and plot twist!

롤드컵 선발전 때는 전혀 기대를 안했지만, 플레인 스테이지 이후에는 쌔함을 느꼈고, 그룹 스테이지 이후에는 심상치 않음을 느꼈고, 8강 이후에는 가능성을 느꼈고, 4강 이후에는 확신을 느꼈고, 결승 때는 감동을 느꼈었다.

모글리코치가 정글 전담으로 ㅈㄴ 잘 맞춰줬네 멋있다