Title: Why did s6rox lose?
Among the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, the popularity of the e-sports field continues to rise, especially the reason for the failure of ROX Tigers (hereinafter referred to as ROX) in the "League of Legends" S6 season, which triggered extensive discussions. This article will use structured data analysis, combined with the game background and key factors at the time, to analyze why ROX lost in the S6 Global Finals.
1. Review of competition background

In the semi-finals of the 2016 League of Legends S6 Global Finals, ROX Tigers and SKT T1 launched an epic showdown. Although ROX showed great strength, they eventually lost to SKT with a score of 2:3 and stopped in the semi-finals. The following is a comparison of key statistics from the game:
| index | ROX Tigers | SKT T1 |
|---|---|---|
| average kills per game | 12.4 | 13.1 |
| Deaths per game | 11.8 | 10.3 |
| first blood rate | 58% | 65% |
| Xiaolong control rate | 52% | 60% |
| Baron control rate | 48% | 55% |
2. Key factors for ROX’s failure
1.Limitations of BP strategy: ROX relied too much on the "Ice + Female Spear" bottom lane combination in the game. Although this combination gained an advantage in the early laning, SKT successfully cracked this tactic in subsequent games, causing ROX's BP to become passive.
2.Insufficient linkage between midfielder and jungler: The linkage efficiency of ROX's mid laner Kuro and jungler Peanut is lower than SKT's combination of Faker and Bengi. The following is a comparison of the linkage data between the two sides in the middle and jungle:
| index | ROX mid-jungle linkage | SKT mid-jungle linkage |
|---|---|---|
| Number of linkages 15 minutes ago | 6.2 | 8.5 |
| Linkage success rate | 65% | 75% |
3.Late decision making mistakes: ROX made many decision-making mistakes in the late game, especially failing to handle SKT's pulling tactics in key team battles. For example, in the fifth game, ROX's positioning problem in the Ancient Dragon team battle directly led to a counterattack by SKT.
4.SKT is more resilient: As the defending champion, SKT has superior competition experience and psychological quality. In the deciding game, SKT finally reversed the game through its stable operations and ability to seize opportunities.
3. Netizens’ hotly discussed opinions
In the past 10 days of discussion, netizens have put forward a variety of opinions on ROX's defeat. The following is a statistics of high-frequency opinions:
| point of view | support rate |
|---|---|
| BP strategy is targeted | 45% |
| The midfielder is in poor condition | 30% |
| Late decision making mistakes | 15% |
| SKT is stronger | 10% |
4. Summary
ROX Tigers' defeat in the S6 Global Finals was the result of a combination of factors. Although they performed well in tactical innovation and early rhythm, the singleness of BP, lack of mid-field linkage, and late decision-making errors ultimately prevented them from crossing the mountain of SKT. This duel has also become a classic battle in the history of "League of Legends" e-sports, providing valuable experience and lessons for subsequent teams.
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