Karmine Corp's Roster Shake-Up for LEC 2024 Season

League of Legends

20 Nov

Kaustavmani Choudhury

Karmine Corp, the recently unveiled entrant to the LEC, is making waves with groundbreaking roster adjustments and coaching additions. The return of the seasoned Swedish coach, Jakob "YamatoCannon" Mebdi, after a year-long hiatus, headlines a series of strategic moves by the French organization.

According to sources, to further bolster their coaching staff, former FPX coach Chou "Steak" Lu-Hsi has agreed to join as the assistant coach. With the stage set for a thrilling debut in the LEC, Karmine Corp's revamped lineup, coupled with the blend of experience and emerging talent, promises an exhilarating journey in the upcoming season. Let's delve into the transformative changes propelling Karmine Corp into the forefront of European League of Legends competition.

YamatoCannon Returns as Head Coach

Karmine Corp is the most recently announced entrant to the LEC for the 2024 season. They are set to make substantial changes to its roster. Swedish coach Jakob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi, who briefly joined Karmine for the Coupe de France 2023 event, is returning as the Head Coach on a more permanent basis. This move comes after a year-long break for YamatoCannon, making his return to the coaching spotlight.

Bo & Upset Joins the Fold

Team Vitality Jungler Zhou “Bo” Yang-Bo is another significant addition to Karmine Corp. Despite Team Vitality's initial success in the season, they experienced a gradual decline, leading to Bo's move to Karmine Corp. Bo, a promising talent in the EU, aims to rejuvenate his career with this move.

Elias “Upset” Lipp, Team Vitality's ADC, has reached a verbal agreement with Karmine Corp, marking the third key addition to the roster. This move sees Upset parting ways with Vitality after 8 months and 2 splits, becoming the first player reportedly locked by Karmine as they gear up for their inaugural LEC season.

Steak Joins as Assistant Coach

Adding to the coaching prowess, Chou "Steak" Lu-Hsi, the former FPX coach, has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Karmine Corp as the team's assistant coach. Steak's history with Bo, whom he mentored during their time in FunPlus Phoenix, adds an extra layer of synergy to the coaching staff.

Steak, a renowned Taiwanese coach and former top laner, is making a return to the competitive scene after a year-long hiatus. With numerous Worlds appearances both as a player and coach, Steak brings a wealth of experience to Karmine Corp. His reunion with Bo aims to recreate the success they achieved in the LPL. Thus showcasing the team's commitment to supporting Bo's growth in the LEC.

Karmine Corp's Current Roster Snapshot

As of November 20th, 2023, Karmine Corp’s current LEC Roster consists of:

Top Lane: Lucas "Cabochard" Simon-Meslet* (Unconfirmed status)
Jungle: Zhou "Bo" Yang-Bo
Mid Lane: Lucas "Saken" Fayard* (Unconfirmed status)
Bot Lane: Elias "Upset" Lipp
Support: Raphaël "Targamas" Crabbé
Head Coach: Jakob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi
Assistant Coach: Chou "Steak" Lu-Hsi (Unconfirmed status)
Kamel “Kameto” Kebir (Sub/Jungle)

Due to the new Age Restrictions, Caliste “Caliste” Henry-Hennebert will not be playing in the LEC. Since he is under 18 years of age.

Conclusion

Karmine Corp's bold roster changes and coaching additions signify their ambition to make a mark in the upcoming LEC season. The blend of experienced coaching and promising talent sets the stage for an exciting journey for the French organization. As the countdown to the 2024 season begins, all eyes will be on Karmine Corp to see how their revamped roster performs on the competitive stage.