Nongshim RedForce vs Dplus Kia: LCK 2026 Draft Analysis

Nongshim RedForce Draft Profile

Nongshim RedForce enters this matchup facing significant pressure on their priority picks. Opponents frequently target their mid-lane and bot-lane stability, with Orianna being banned in 47.8% of their games and Varus in 44.9%. In response, Nongshim RedForce focuses their own ban phase on Varus (42%), Karma (33.3%), and Orianna (29%).

Their champion pool shows a reliance on high-presence picks that have struggled to maintain efficiency. Yunara is a frequent selection at a 21.7% pick rate, but it carries only a 46.7% WR. Similarly, Pantheon appears in 21.7% of games but holds a 33.3% WR. While they find more stability with Jarvan IV (20.3% pick, 50% WR) and Ryze (17.4% pick, 50% WR), the team lacks a dominant, high-win-rate signature champion to anchor their drafts.

Dplus Kia Draft Profile

Dplus Kia presents a much more mathematically efficient draft profile. Their bans are heavily concentrated on disrupting utility and lane pressure, specifically Karma (35.6%) and Varus (34.5%). Their own ban phase is highly specialized, notably removing Nocturne in 49.4% of games and Varus in 39.1%.

The strength of Dplus Kia lies in their high-performing core. Jarvan IV is their most potent weapon, appearing in 21.8% of games with a massive 73.7% WR. This is complemented by a strong support presence, with Bard appearing in 12.6% of games at a 72.7% WR and Lulu providing a