- BNK FearX defeats DN Freecs 2-1 in LCK 2025 (May 28, 2025), ending losing spree.
- Game 1 (BFX Win): Superior BFX champion synergy and DNF mistakes.
- Game 2 (DNF Win): DNF adapts with strong DPS/CC, coordinated picks, and effective map control.
- Game 3 (BFX Win): BFX shows resilience, clutch plays, secures wind drake, and wins key team fights for Baron and Soul.
BNK FearX (BFX) delivered a much-needed performance today, May 28, 2025, by securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over DN Freecs (DNF) in the LCK 2025. This crucial win not only showcased BFX’s improving form and teamwork but also emphatically ends their losing streak in LCK 2025, breathing new life into their playoff aspirations.
The series was a rollercoaster of strategic plays, individual brilliance, and tactical blunders, ultimately culminating in BFX’s triumph.
Game 1: FearX Dominates Through Smart Counter-Picks and Punishing Mistakes
The opening game saw BNK FearX establish an early advantage, largely thanks to their superior champion synergies and DN Freecs’ missteps. DNF’s Gragas (Life) pick, intended as a counter to BFX’s Alistar (Kellin), failed to yield the expected results. On the other hand, BFX’s Kaisa (Diable) proved to be an overwhelming counter to DNF’s Miss Fortune (Berserker), with the Kaisa-Alistar bot lane combination further amplifying their lane dominance.
DNF’s struggles were compounded by crucial mistakes. Ambessa (DuDu) notably wasted a teleport to the bottom lane, arriving late to a critical team fight. Pantheon (Pyosik) and Gragas also found themselves out of position, missing vital engages. A disastrous fight near the Baron pit saw DNF’s Pantheon lose his flash and was slain, while Azir (BuLLDoG) was forced to retreat due to low health. Despite some admirable individual plays, such as stealing Atakhan, DNF couldn’t convert these moments into a victory, ceding the first game to BNK FearX.
Game 2: DN Freecs Strikes Back with Coordinated Picks and Map Control
DN Freecs bounced back convincingly in Game 2, demonstrating their adaptability and strong team coordination. Their draft focused on strong DPS and crowd control, with Ashe (Berserker) providing a potent counter to BFX’s Jhin (Diable). BFX responded with Rakan (Kellin) in an attempt to provide peel for Jhin against the incoming damage and engage threats. DNF’s Renata (Life) pick also proved incredibly impactful, her strong kit and devastating ultimate providing crucial engage and disengage.
DNF’s execution was superb in this game, as they consistently managed to pick off BFX’s key carries like Ryze (Daystar) and effectively thwarted Wukong’s (Raptor) attempts to engage. Their control extended to the map as well, with very adequate vision and control within BFX’s jungle, stifling FearX’s movements and resource generation. With superior tactics and more effective team fighting, DN Freecs leveled the series at 1-1.
Game 3: BNK FearX’s Resilience and Clutch Engages Secure the Series
The decisive third game was a tense back-and-forth affair that truly highlighted BNK FearX’s resilience. BFX started aggressively, executing a high-risk, high-reward bottom lane dive-gank just three minutes in, successfully killing Lucian (Berserker) and gaining an early advantage. DNF swiftly retaliated at the four-minute mark with a top lane dive-gank, evening the score by killing K’Sante (Soboro).
FearX faced another setback shortly after, losing both Varus (Diable) and Rell (Kellin) in a bot-side trade, which allowed DNF’s Lucian to catch up. However, BFX’s tenacity shone through as they capitalized on a mispositioned Lucian, picking him off in a later team fight after a failed escape attempt.
The turning point came around the wind drake objective. BFX successfully secured the wind drake while DNF attempted to contest, with Galio (BuLLDoG) and Braum (Life) missing crucial ultimates that could have swung the fight. While generally not as powerful as other drakes, the wind drake’s movement speed buff significantly benefited BFX’s composition, allowing them to gap-close and pick off DNF more efficiently.
BNK FearX cemented their lead with a crucial mid-lane team fight at the 25-minute mark, where K’Sante’s well-timed two-man CC allowed BFX to turn the tides. Just two minutes later, FearX secured another decisive team fight win in DNF’s top jungle. These consecutive victories allowed BFX to claim both Baron Nashor and the Soul Dragon, securing their eventual victory.
Momentum Gained: What’s Next for BNK FearX
With their hard-fought 2-1 triumph over DN Freecs, BNK FearX has undeniably highlighted their growing prowess and cohesive teamwork. This victory is more than just a win; it’s a testament to their resilience and adaptation, especially after a challenging period. The confidence derived from this performance, particularly in clinching a decisive Game 3, could be invaluable for this young roster.
Moving forward, the challenge for FearX will be to consistently translate this newfound momentum into future matches, building upon their strategic insights and individual flashes of brilliance. If they can maintain this level of execution and continue to refine their synergy, a strong push for a top 4 finish in the competitive LCK 2025 season is well within their grasp.
Want to experience the thrilling moments yourself? You can rewatch the full LCK 2025 series between BNK FearX and DN Freecs here.