SwordArt - VKE's rookie during the transfer period is attracting the attention of VCS audiences.

Who is SwordArt - VKE's super rookie?

On the morning of December 10, MGN Vikings Esports announced a "blockbuster" contract when recruiting SwordArt - Support born in 1996 and a former teammate of SofM. It can be said that this is a surprising transfer deal. Even though he is past his prime, the reputation of the former Suning star is unquestionable. And his joining VKE is considered to have both professional and emotional elements with SofM when he was still playing in the LPL.

SwordArt (left) has been very close to SofM since they were at SN.

When mentioning SwordArt, most will remember the 2020 World Championship runner-up achievement with SN. But more than that, the player born in 1996 is considered one of the legends of League of Legends from Chinese Taipei. Even "Painted Sword" debuted before "Demon King" Faker when he officially played professionally since 2012.

He spent most of his career playing for Flash Wolves - a PCS legend. For longtime League of Legends audiences, SwordArt is probably not unfamiliar. But the true peak of this player will probably only come in the 2020 season. Despite playing for a long time, SwordArt is not the most prominent player in the squad. Furthermore, after an explosive season with SN, he also somewhat lost his peak form.

After the explosive 2020 season, SwordArt (far right) also lost form and left the team.

However, he also left SN with a "huge" contract from Team SoloMid. The once famous team of the LCS once offered up to 6 million USD (about 152 billion VND) for SwordArt at the end of 2020 - an unimaginable number for a Support who until then had only had achievements. The best is the World Championship runner-up.

However, the "fate" did not last long. SwordArt left TSM after only 1 season. He returned to Weibo Gaming (SN changed its name) but was also unsuccessful and has been "wandering" since the end of 2022 until now.

SwordArt once joined TSM with a "huge" salary of up to 6 million USD.

What can VCS audiences expect from SwordArt?

First, VCS audiences need to completely abandon the idea that SwordArt will compete for the main slot at VKE. Because he is old. And VKE certainly does not see LCP 2025 as an arena for "testing". Therefore, the former SN star's ability to contribute on the coaching bench will likely be higher.

Furthermore, the current VKE lineup is also quite thick. If SwordArt actually participates in a competitive role, SiuLoong's chances will be a bit lower. This will be a challenge and unnecessary pressure for this young player.

VCS audiences are also looking forward to seeing how SwordArt will contribute to VKE.

However, SwordArt's role will be arranged by SofM and the BHL as well as himself. It can only be said that the 2025 season will be worth watching and VKE probably will not disappoint the audience.