The LEC 2025 Winter Split Playoffs has introduced Fearless Draft, a format preventing teams from selecting the same champions in consecutive games within a match. This innovation has garnered overwhelming support from players and coaches alike, who are calling for its permanent implementation.

Key benefits of Fearless Draft:

• Forces teams to develop deeper champion pools
• Creates more dynamic and unpredictable matches
• Enhances strategic diversity
• Improves viewer entertainment

G2 Esports' head coach Dylan Falco emphasizes that the format is "too good for the game" and vital for viewership. He particularly values how it showcases League's strategic depth, even allowing for unexpected picks like Teemo in professional play.

Fnatic's coach GrabbZ argues that the current limited implementation during Winter Split undermines the format's potential. He stresses that having Fearless Draft for only three weeks before reverting to standard drafting reduces its long-term impact on competitive play.

Top players have also voiced their support:

• Movistar KOI's Myrwyn calls it "the future of competitive League"
• Karmine Corp's Yike praises how it makes the scene "fresh" again
• KC's mid laner Vladi is eager to showcase his expanded champion pool

While unlikely to see full implementation in 2025, the positive reception from both competitive teams and viewers suggests Fearless Draft could become a standard feature across all tournaments by next year, fundamentally changing how professional League of Legends is played and watched.

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