League of Legends global power rankings through June 29

Welcome back to our League of Legends global power rankings. Every week, we look at each team in the five major regions and rank them according to how they are currently performing.

We're starting with Week 3 of the LMS, Week 4 of the NA/EU LCS and Week 5 of the LPL and LCK. The +/- indicates the change since the previous ranking.

Nos. 1-10 -- World contenders

Nos. 11-20 -- Playoff contenders

Nos. 21-30 -- Middle of the pack

Nos. 31-40 -- Struggling

Nos. 41-50 -- Bottom of the barrel

World contenders

1. ROX Tigers

Record: 7-2 (14-7) | League: LCK | +/-: +6

The Tigers are rounding back into form after a forgettable start to the split. Kuro has regained his starting spot in the mid lane, and Smeb is on the path to repeating as regular season MVP. As long as the meta doesn't switch to tank junglers and throw off Peanut, the Tigers will remain at least a top-three team in Korea.

2. EDward Gaming

Record: 8-0 (16-4) | League: LPL | +/-: +1

With a victory over Vici Gaming, EDward Gaming remains on top. Considering Royal's record at the Mid-Season Invitational, EDward Gaming looks like the top dog in the region.

3. Team SoloMid

Record: 8-0 (16-3) | League: NA LCS | +/-: no change

Is top five in the world a bit too premature? Possibly, but outside of the South Korean region, there isn't a clear-cut number two league in the world. SoloMid are undefeated in matches, look crisp, and the starting five are playing well together.

4. KT Rolster

Record: 7-2 (15-7) | League: LCK | +/-: +1

A second straight trip to Worlds appears to be on the horizon for KT if it can keep up its current pace in the LCK. Ssumday has rebounded from a lackluster spring split to establish himself once more as the second best top laner in the world behind Smeb, and the rest of Rolster are reacting accordingly. Fly is finally starting to do work in the mid lane, and it'll be up to the unorthodox mid to see how far KT can go this summer season versus the likes of ROX and SKT T1.

5. Royal Never Give Up

Record: 7-1 (15-4) | League: LPL | +/-: +1

China's second best team is still a great team. Royal Never Give Up still possess the strength that made it third/fourth at the Mid-Season Invitational, although -- let's be real -- it was the second best at the tournament and got an unfortunate bracket. Royal will continue to dominate China, as long as the team isn't facing EDG.

6. SK Telecom T1

Record: 6-3 (14-6) | League: LCK | +/-: -5

All good things have to come to an end, and so does SKT T1's time atop of our Global Power Rankings. Before T1 fell to rookies ESC EVER, we were still giving the triple crown winners the benefit of the doubt. But after losing once again and picking up its third loss of the first half of the season, we had to drop the champs down the ladder.

7. Flash Wolves

Record: 5-0-0 | League: LMS | +/-: +1

Another perfect week for Flash Wolves puts it at 5-0 as it begins to distance itself from the rest of the LMS. It had no problem dealing with eXtreme Gamers, and convincingly dismantled Hong Kong eSports in its fifth straight victory. No LMS team has managed to string together a perfect season so far, but with how Karsa is playing right now, it just might happen this summer.

8. Immortals

Record: 7-1 (15-5) | League: NA LCS | +/-: +2

Immortals, the top story of last split, is diligently winning games while the flawless TSM and rebuilt Cloud9 are getting all the attention. Pobelter is the last North American-born starting mid laner in the NA LCS, and the former LCS champion is having an outstanding season. As long as Pobelter continues to improve with the team around him, Immortals should stay in the top ten.

9. Fnatic

Record: 5-2-1 | League: EU LCS | +/-: +2

Fnatic had a decent week as it tied with Origen and followed that with a 2-0 victory over Team ROCCAT. The top of Europe is beginning to look weaker and more vulnerable but Fnatic is definitely closer to the top than expected.

10. G2 Esports

Record: 4-4-0 | League: EU LCS | +/-: -1

Since replacing Kikis with Expect, G2 Esports has had a bumpy ride maintaining its top spot in the region, which finally fell through this week as Fnatic surpassed it in points. It's still a top team in Europe, but ties with Schalke 04 and Vitality leave much to be desired for the team that looked like its run to playoffs, and potentially first place, would be easy just three weeks ago.

Playoff contenders

11. Samsung Galaxy

Record: 6-3 (12-8) | League: LCK | +/-: +9

Writing about Samsung Galaxy every week is like riding a roller coaster: One week you're high on the team and think it's about to breakthrough as an elite team, and the next you're scratching your head wondering why you bought into it in the first place.

12. Ahq e-Sports Club

Record: 3-0-1 | League: LMS | +/-: +1

Ahq had a comeback week after a fairly weak performance against Flash Wolves, with a 2-0 victory over Machi 17. The victories were pretty much what one would expect from Ahq: slow and steady early, convincing and aggressive late game. Things are looking up for the former kings of the region.

13. Cloud9

Record: 6-2 (14-7) | League: NA LCS | +/-: +4

Gone is the shotcalling of Hai, but the spirit and teamwork of Cloud9 still remain with this new crop of players. Meteos is having an incredible comeback season after being away from the pro scene for a year. Jensen, along with Sneaky, provide possibly the most reliable carry duo in the league.

14. I May

Record: 5-3 (12-6) | League: LPL | +/-: +17

After beating Newbee and Game Talents this week, it's hard to argue there's a third best in China that isn't I May. The former EDward Gaming sister team is certainly a strong team and it's continued to show that by beating most of the middle of the pack teams.

15. Jin Air Green Wings

Record: 5-4 (11-10) | League: LCK | +/-: -13

We've reached that awesome midpoint of the season where the Jin Air Green Wings turn from world contenders to looking lost in the middle of the pack in South Korea. It happens like clockwork, and the Green Wings are heading for another crash landing unless the team picks up its play in the second half of the split.

16. Game Talents

Record: 5-3 (10-8) | League: LPL| +/-: +17

The loss to I May makes Game Talents remain in the same spot. The team is still an upper middle of the pack squad in China, which translates to a decent team internationally. Its real tests are this week as it faces Vici Gaming and China's second best Royal Never Give Up.

17. J Team

Record: 3-1-0 | League: LMS | +/-: +2

A single match against the newly promoted Team Mist doesn't leave much to say about J Team. The wins were solid, but hardly anything special when it comes to a top team beating down on a lower team. The early game continues to be stunning and it will be fun when J Team matches up against Ahq.

18. Team WE

Record: 5-3 (13-9) | League: LPL | +/-: -8

Like Game Talents, Team WE remains in the same position as last week. The team's win over Invictus Gaming is decent at best, but keeps in where it was: below the likes of Game Talents and I May.

19. Afreeca Freecs

Record: 4-5 (8-11) | League: LCK | +/-: -5

Like South Korean peer Samsung, it's hard to place Afreeca. The Freecs can play some of the cleanest League you'll see in professional play in one game, and then the next the players don't even seem to know who they're playing with. A close win over MVP at the end of the first half of the season will keep Afreeca's postseason hopes alive.

20. MVP

Record: 4-5 (10-10) | League: LCK | +/-: +1

Good first half of a rookie split for MVP. It could have been even better if it beat Afreeca to end the split, but a close 1-2 loss isn't the end of the world. ADD and Beyond are establishing themselves as forces in the top lane and jungle positions. The so-so play of mid laner Ian and the more than poor positioning of AD carry Maha is going to keep the promising prospects out of the postseason.

Middle of the pack

21. Snake Esports

Record: 5-3 (11-7) | League: LPL | +/-: +3

Snake managed to take a win over OMG. Given OMG's recent results, this shows Snake is certainly still in the middle of the pack. The team rises in the rankings for the time being, but it's still uncertain who in China takes fourth.

22. Team EnVyUs

Record: 5-3 (10-9) | League: NA LCS | +/-: -7

Last week was tough for the rookie club. Team EnVyUs were knocked from its place atop of the league with two straight losses to C9 and TSM, and a 2-0 performance next week will be needed if the team wants to keep in the running for a top two spot and a bye in the playoffs.

23. Team Liquid

Record: 4-4 (9-9) | League: NA LCS | +/-: +2

The perpetual fourth place finishers are at a record of four wins and four losses after the fourth week of the season. You just can't make this stuff up.

24. ESC EVER

Record: 3-6 (8-13) | League: LCK | +/-: +8

Playoffs are still a long shot for the first timers, though it might sting a little less if it can keep up its streak versus the reigning world champions. ESC Ever knocked SKT T1 out of the KeSPA Cup during the preseason, and it beat SKT for a second straight time to knock the three-peating Korean champions from the top spot in our rankings.

25. Hong Kong Esports

Record: 2-0-2 | League: LMS | +/-: -3

It's between HKE and Machi for disappointment of the week, but Dinter's pitiful performances against Karsa definitely puts HKE ahead. HKE's talent is still evident, but its lack of prowess in the lane-swap and general timidity when it comes to the mid game is only going to hinder its potential.

26. FC Schalke 04

Record: 3-3-2 | League: EU LCS | +/-: no change

Schalke 04 had a good week this past week, taking a tie with G2 and a victory over Giants. These are good signs for the team, especially considering its dedication to improvement.

27. Splyce Gaming

Record: 2-4-2 | League: EU LCS | +/-: -4

This week, Splyce tied with Origen and H2K. As expected, Splyce is a middle of the pack team that will be in the run for the playoff spots at the end of the split. These results continue to back that.

28. H2K Gaming

Record: 3-4-1 | League: EU LCS | +/-: -16

Let's be frank: H2K had an awful week. A tie to Splyce certainly is not the end of the world, but a loss to the Unicorns of Love is alarming and means things need to be fixed. Before this week, H2K were making a case for a third place finish in Europe. But with that loss, it looks more like the team is in the middle of the pack.

29. Vici Gaming

Record: 4-4 (8-10) | League: LPL | +/-: -2

Vici Gaming beat Saint Gaming, the worst team in China, and lost to EDward Gaming. It remains in the middle of the pack.

30. Apex Gaming

Record: 4-4 (10-10) | League: NA LCS | +/-: no change

The middle of the pack is where you'll find the Lions most likely for the rest of the split. The team can be too reliant on top laner Ray at times, but mid laner Keane is also having a good split back in the LCS. Watch out for Apex battling for the final two postseason spots as the summer season starts to heat up.

Struggling

31. Machi 17

Record: 2-1-2 | League: LMS | +/-: -2

Machi has seemingly regressed from its late spring form that allowed it to take out J Team and steal third place in the LMS. The spunk of the lineup comes and goes, as the team's knack for team fights and aggressive playmaking has been relatively inconsistent.

32. Counter Logic Gaming

Record: 3-5 (9-11) | League: NA LCS | +/-: +1

Two-time defending champions going for a three-peat. Finalists at the Mid-Season Invitational vs. SK Telecom T1. Now on the outside looking in at the playoff picture in North America. As long as the team struggles to play around Huhi in the mid lane, making the playoffs is going to be tough for the NA champs.

33. Vitality

Record: 1-5-2 | League: EU LCS | +/-: +6

A tie with G2 Esports is certainly nothing to scoff at, but a tie with Giants means Vitality is still a middle of the pack team in Europe. Deciphering where in that middle of the pack is difficult -- its matches this week with Schalke 04 and Splyce will give much more of an indication -- but for now, Vitality gets a bump in the rankings.

34. Newbee

Record: 3-5 (8-12) | League: LPL | +/-: no change

The middle of the pack in China are all remaining in relatively similar spots, with teams drifting in and out of the category. Newbee took expected losses to I May and Royal Never Give Up, so for now, it stays in the same spot.

35. Longzhu Gaming

Record: 2-7 (6-14) | League: LCK | +/-: -7

Similar to the Philadelphia Eagles' self-proclaimed "Dream Team" a few years back, this star-studded Chinese-backed team has failed to live up to expectations. The only thing reliable about Longzhu this year has been its ability to disappoint.

36. Origen

Record: 1-4-3 | League: EU LCS | +/-: +7

Origen had a better week than many expected, particularly with the tie against Fnatic. Tieing with Splyce isn't out of the question for Europe's former super team, but now with its current results, Origen is in a bit of a bind.

37. LGD Gaming

Record: 3-5 (7-11) | League: LPL | +/-: no change

Also remaining in the same spot is LGD Gaming. It took a win over Saint Gaming but China's once-best team is still mediocre.

38. NRG Esports

Record: 2-6 (5-10) | League: NA LCS | +/-: +2

NRG Esports are getting to the point of no return. It needs to pick up wins quick and fast if the mixed-language squad want to make a return to the top six and playoffs come August.

39. Team ROCCAT

Record: 1-4-3 | League: EU LCS | +/-: -4

ROCCAT's tie with Unicorns could mean bad things for this lineup, but certainly not as bad as H2K. Losing to Fnatic means very little. Expectations for ROCCAT this year were certainly higher than its results, so it'll remain in the bottom half of Europe for now.

40. Invictus Gaming

Record: 2-6 (8-13) | League: LPL | +/-: -2

Invictus took a loss to Team WE this week, which comes as no surprise. The team is still in the bottom half of China, and therefore bottom half of the world.

Bottom of the barrel

41. Midnight Sun Esports

Record: 2-0-2 | League: LMS | +/-: no change

Midnight Sun once again set itself apart from the other bottom teams in Taiwan, having a relatively easy time with eXtreme Gamers. M1ssion matched up well against SuwaKo and continued to be a stand-up carry.

42. Giants Gaming

Record: 2-1-5 | League: EU LCS | +/-: -6

With a tie to Vitality and a loss at the hands of Schalke, it's apparent Giants Gaming is still a lower-tier team in Europe. It's likely the team is still better than the Unicorns of Love but not by a significant margin.

43. Unicorns of Love

Record: 2-1-5 | League: EU LCS | +/-: +4

Europe may be the weakest it's ever been this year, and that's very noticeable considering the Unicorns of Love's victory over H2K Gaming. That bumps up the Unicorns of Love by a bit.

44. CJ Entus

Record: 1-8 (5-17) | League: LCK | +/-: -2

1-8, bottom of the league, and a mess of a roster. The former king of South Korea back when Frost and Blaze ruled has finally hit rock bottom. It can't get any worse than this, can it? Oh hey. There's relegations.

45. Echo Fox

Record: 1-7 (4-14) | League: NA LCS | +/-: no change

What a disappointing season for Echo Fox at 1-7. The Foxes headed into the season with a lot of hope, and none of their aspirations have worked out. At least Froggen is still performing well. That's a silver lining, right?

46. OMG

Record: 1-7 (4-15) | League: LPL | +/-: -2

OMG have shown moments of brilliance but the main synopsis of the team is that it's one of the worst in China. The team is better than Saint, but that's not saying much. Unless something changes, it makes a good case for last in its group.

47. Phoenix1

Record: 0-8 (3-16) | League: NA LCS | +/-: +1

Phoenix1 aren't the worst team in the Global Power Rankings. We consider that a victory in itself.

48. Saint Gaming

Record: 0-8 (3-16) | League: LPL | +/-: +1

The worst team in China is Saint Gaming and there's very little to say about it besides that.

49. Team Mist

Record: 0-0-5 | League: LMS | +/-: -3

Without a win, Mist showed a fair amount of resilience against J Team and Machi. Having K in the jungle is clearly the way to go moving forward, as it also allows for Rins to be in the top lane.

50. eXtreme Gamers

Record: 0-0-5 | League: LMS | +/-: no change

eXtreme Gamers played against fellow low-tier team, MSE, and the league leaders Flash Wolves. Results weren't pretty, and at this point, it would be surprising if this team takes a win over anybody, especially with Yo performing so poorly.