Last year T1, with Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok leading the charge, grabbed a record third straight League of Legends World Championship trophy after a five-game final against KT Rolster. That kind of dominance comes with perks, including a fresh batch of team skins.

What the leaks say

Reports from community sources, including a well-known Korean wiki and esports accounts, claim most of T1's 2025 Worlds skin choices are already set. These skins are expected sometime in August or September of this year.

Confirmed or heavily rumored picks

  • Doran: Ambessa (first Worlds skin for Doran)
  • Oner: Xin Zhao (lots of Xin Zhao play in 2025)
  • Faker: Galio (this would be Faker's 11th skin)

The same reports also say Im "Tom" Jae-hyeon, who stepped in as an interim coach, will receive an in-game ward skin. Other roster members are set for new pieces too: toplaner Doran would be getting his first Worlds skin, while jungler Oner, ADC Gumayusi, and support Keria would each be receiving additional LoL skins in their catalogs.

Why those champion picks make sense

  • Doran: Ambessa

    Short version: Ambessa is very much Doran's signature champion, so it is a natural fit for a Worlds skin.

  • Oner: Xin Zhao

    Short version: Oner played Xin Zhao a lot in 2025, reportedly around 30 games, and posted a roughly 76.7% win rate on the reworked champion. That kind of commitment explains the choice.

  • Faker: Galio

    Short version: Faker has had several rumored picks tossed around, including Mel and Taliyah, but Galio now appears to be the pick. He nearly chose Galio in the past, so this would not be a wild surprise.

Other notes on the roster

  • Keria reportedly moved from a rumored Neeko pick to Seraphine.
  • Gumayusi, who now plays for Hanwha Life Esports, is said to be locking in Yunara for his main pick and Miss Fortune as his prestige skin. After earning the final's MVP, he qualified for a second skin.

So if these leaks hold up, expect a mix of predictable choices and a few curveballs. The timing looks like late summer, which is when Riot and teams usually roll out Worlds content.

Which one are you curious about?

Tell me which pick you want to see in-game first. Personally, I am quietly interested to see how a Faker Galio skin will look, given his long history with that champion as an almost-pick.