EDward Gaming vs Bilibili Gaming: LPL 2026 Draft Preview and Analysis

EDward Gaming Draft Profile

EDward Gaming enters this matchup with a draft strategy heavily focused on neutralizing high-impact carries. Their ban priority is clear, targeting Jayce at a 34.1% rate and Varus at 31.7%. On the banning side, they prioritize removing Rumble (36.6%) and Karma (29.3%).

While their win rates on some high-presence champions like Yunara (25% over 8 games) are low, they possess significant strength in specific utility and engage picks. They have achieved a 80% win rate on Neeko over 5 games and a 60% win rate on both Alistar and K'Sante over 5 games each. Their draft tends to favor a reactive, heavy-engage style, often relying on the durability of Renekton (40% over 5) and the disruption of Ambessa (50% over 6).

Bilibili Gaming Draft Profile

Bilibili Gaming operates with a much larger and more successful champion pool, evidenced by their 88 analyzed games. They are frequently targeted by bans on Orianna (46.6%) and Varus (22.7%). Their own banning phase is aggressive, removing Rumble (40.9%) and Orianna (35.2%) to protect their preferred compositions.

The strength of BLG lies in their high-performance, high-frequency picks. They maintain a 77.8% win rate on Gnar over 18 games and an 80% win rate on Xin Zhao over 15 games. Their versatility is further demonstrated by Pantheon (66.7% over 18), Bard (73.3% over 15), and Ambessa (88.9% over 9). This depth allows them to pivot between early-game pressure and scaling stability with ease.

Current Meta in LPL 2026

The LPL 2026 meta is currently dominated by high-presence control and lane-dominant champions. Orianna stands as the most significant presence at 82.2%, followed by Varus at 77.3% and Rumble at 64.9%. In the jungle, Jarvan IV maintains a 62.5% presence, while Nocturne sits at 50.4%.

The first pick (P1) priority is highly concentrated. Nocturne has secured a 100% win rate over 8 games when picked first, alongside Aphelios at 100% over 5 games