NIPfengyue’s Nautilus Sets the Tone in LPL Opener

TL;DR: NIPfengyue turned Nautilus into the anchor of Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN’s ruthless 35:50 victory over Weibo Gaming, finishing 1/2/17 as NIP converted chaotic skirmishes into an 11.4k gold advantage. The result gives NIP a 1-0 series lead and sharply changes the LPL 2026 picture.

Key Takeaways

• NIPfengyue delivered a 1/2/17 Nautilus performance with 82% KP, supplying the reliable engage that made every NIP skirmish dangerous.
• NIPPhotic stayed flawless on Jhin at 5/0/7 and a 12.00 KDA, giving Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN a stable carry amid the chaos.
• Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN finished with 75.5k to 64.1k gold and a 22-10 kill score, proof that their early control became a complete stomp.

Building the Lead

The draft advantage materialized for Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN. While Weibo Gaming’s Xerath poke and mid-jungle counters offered routes into fights, NIP’s more dependable engage created the cleaner openings. The pre-game model gave Shenzhen NINJAS IN PYJAMAS 56%, and the match quickly showed why: their composition could force the action instead of waiting for a perfect setup.

NIPGuwon made those windows count on Qiyana, posting 6/2/8 while turning flanks into sudden collapses. Weibo Gaming found resistance through WBGXiaohao’s Naafiri, whose 5/3/3 score kept several brawls competitive, but the repeated engage pressure denied WBG the time to establish poke around objectives.

The Numbers Tell the Story

This was not merely a kill-heavy game; it was a map takeover. Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN secured 10 towers to 4, 4 dragons to 2, and 2 barons to 0, steadily removing every safe place for Weibo Gaming to reset. Their 75.5k to 64.1k gold edge by the end reflected control of waves, jungle corridors, and neutral objectives.

NIPCare’s Ryze added 6/3/9, repeatedly following the first engage with enough damage and movement to keep fights spreading in NIP’s favor. On the other side, WBGXiaohu’s Ahri registered 2/4/6, but Weibo Gaming could not turn its catches into sustained control. The 22-10 kill score captured the gap: NIP did not just win fights, they won the next objective afterward.

The Final Push

At 35:50, the conclusion felt inevitable. NIPHOYA’s Olaf contributed 4/3/5, giving the winning side a frontline threat that could absorb pressure while the back line finished targets. Weibo Gaming’s Camille support ended 0/6/3, a harsh illustration of how difficult it became to find an isolated victim.

The two Baron buffs were the final stamp on a one-sided opener. NIP’s engage forced WBG to answer on unfavorable terms, and every defensive attempt became another opportunity for the LPL side to snowball its lead. Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN now lead the BO3 1-0.

Polymarket Market

Polymarket treated this game as close at draft close, listing Shenzhen NINJAS IN PYJAMAS at 55% against Weibo Gaming’s 46%. That read correctly identified NIP as the slight favorite, but it did not anticipate how decisively execution would separate the teams. The market saw a coin flip; NIP’s engage package, led by NIPfengyue, transformed it into a rout through 2 barons and an 11.4k final gold gap. Series pricing has moved from 56% to 78% for Shenzhen NINJAS IN PYJAMAS, while Weibo Gaming fell from 44% to 22%. The next game remains alive, but WBG must prove it can withstand NIP’s proactive pace.

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*Odds via Polymarket, 2026-08-13 07:57 UTC.*