Delight: As long as all five of us work hard together, HLE can win championships

The Korean media outlet, National Daily, released an interview video featuring HLE. Delight player.

Q: How do you view the changes in map resources like Dragon and Rift Scuttler?

Delight: These resources aren't my main focus, so I don't pay much attention. However, obtaining these resources is actually harder than I anticipated, and it feels a bit unpleasant. Also, I know the Dragon has three forms now, and I don't know which form is stronger. I need to study their appearances.

After finishing practice games and entering ranked matches, I start to wonder, "Is this meaningful?" Normally, I'd check opponents' item builds and prepare for matches, but I can't do that now. The game server hasn't updated to the new version, so I can't study the equipment. Besides practice games, we can't train, and I find that regrettable.

Q: How do you think the new version will impact the Spring Split?

Delight: I feel some teams will excel with their unique style, especially in champion selection and early map resource utilization. If efficient item builds are found, the heroes' performance will improve. Teams that find these solutions are likely to achieve good results.

Q: Does HLE have advantages in these aspects?

Delight: Everyone has been consistently studying item builds and related content in the practice server, so I think we'll do well.

Q: Should there be significant changes in support items?

Delight: Killing minions and champions are now merged for rewards, so I believe it won't highlight the difference in strength. Since you get gold just by attacking, previously needing to gather 1000 gold, now it's achievable in a similar timeframe for everyone.

Q: Looking only from the support position, what changes do you foresee?

Delight: I think there won't be much change in the bot lane apart from different hero choices between red and blue sides. Instead, there have been significant changes in items for top, mid, and jungle, and these parts should have substantial differences.

Q: Do you think the game itself is balanced?

Delight: We'll know if the game is balanced once we start playing matches. But as everyone gradually adapts to the new version, many teams might exploit those issues. Currently, everyone is still in the adaptation phase.

Q: If all LCK pro players were wearing bomb necklaces, and picking red side or blue side resulted in the bomb exploding after a lost game, would everyone choose the blue side?

Delight: They would choose the blue side.

Q: What kind of performance do you hope HLE will deliver next year?

Delight: Everyone will bring their own style to the matches. I hope we can adjust these aspects well, maximize our strengths, and aim for good competitive levels in matches. When everyone holds firm to their style and understands each other, compromises will lead to positive outcomes.

Q: How is the synergy with Viper in the bottom lane?

Delight: Training has been smooth, our cooperation is great, and we communicate opinions well. There haven't been significant conflicts in the game either.

Q: Do you feel differently as an opponent compared to when Viper is your teammate?

Delight: I think it's somewhat different. From an external perspective, sometimes I feel Viper plays the game in a very obedient manner. But I feel he intelligently maneuvers the game's situation and utilizes those aspects well.

Q: What kind of results do you predict for HLE next year?

Delight: This is a team game. I believe all five players must perform well to win. My mindset is, "If I perform well, we can make it no matter what." I approach games with this mindset and strive to move forward. Even if there are many outstanding teams, I believe that as long as all five of us work hard together, we can win.

Q: Which team do you watch out for the most?

Delight: I think T1 and GEN have strong lineups. It should be interesting to play against them.

Q: T1 won the World Championship this year. What do you think they did well?

Delight: They handled game design and hero priority organization very well. They also prepared many strategies.

Q: How would you assess GEN?

Delight: GEN has gathered players with significant reputations. I think they will perform well. Their laning strength is remarkable, and I'm curious about their playstyle. I believe it's crucial to defeat our former team, and if we face GEN, it's essential to beat Peyz.

Q: What are your goals for the 2024 season as a player?

Delight: I have my own standards that I've always followed in games. My goal is to reach those standards.

Q: What standards are these?

Delight: I aim for rankings. I feel I must enter the top tier and play according to that standard.

Q: Is it related to support rankings?

Delight: Yes, but I haven't told anyone. It was the same during my time at BRO. I think setting personal goals for playing games makes things smoother. So, I set rankings as my goal and play accordingly.

Q: Have you reached your standards this year?

Delight: I have. My mindset when playing is that "If I can't meet my own standards, I shouldn't continue as a professional." Playing games during my trainee days felt fun, but after becoming a pro, it turned into a job with many exhausting parts. Setting goals helps fill those gaps. I find it very helpful.