This announcement comes after Perkz’s absence from the LEC during the 2024 Spring Split, where he was benched from Team Heretics’ main roster.
In a message shared on his social media accounts, Perkz revealed his intentions to focus on his future endeavours.
He admitted that while his main drive in competitive gaming was to qualify for international events like the Mid-Season Invitational or LoL Worlds, he didn’t enjoy the process of striving toward those goals.
hi
decided to take a break from competing
realized i played to reach msi or worlds and compete internationally and didn't really enjoy the road on the way
Taking a few months off will make me see if I want to move on or notlove you all and (cu again)
— Luka (@Perkz) May 2, 2024
Reports indicated that Perkz’s benching from Team Heretics stemmed from alleged conflicts within the team, including a quarrel between Perkz and his team manager.
In an interview, Alvar ��Araneae�� Mart��n Ale?ar, director at Team Heretics, commented on Perkz��s performance, acknowledging both his shortcomings and his contributions to team morale.
Perkz��s hiatus marks a significant moment in his career, prompting reflection on his past achievements and future endeavours.
It��s unlikely fans will see him compete before 2025.
Perkz intends to spend his break streaming both League of Legends and VALORANT, finding enjoyment in the process of learning something new.
]]>In a detailed video announcement, the Spanish organization revealed the adjustments to their line-up for the upcoming Spring Season.
The team’s moves include signing Adrian ��Trymbi�� Trybus as the new support, replacing Norman ��Kaiser�� Kaiser, and promoting Artur ��Zwyroo�� Trojan from the academy team to take the place of the veteran mid laner Luka ��Perkz�� Perkovi?.
The decision to overhaul the roster stems from reported leadership and communication issues within the team, although previous speculation hinted at tensions between players and Heretics management.
Fans expressed dissatisfaction with the changes and criticized the organization’s reasoning behind them.
Notably, former pro League of Legends player and current streamer Marc Robert ��Caedrel�� Lamont questioned the management’s explanation, particularly regarding the replacement of Perkz with an academy player and the assertion of communication improvement.
Heretics’ leadership, including Chief Gaming Officer Arnau Vidal and League of Legends GM Alvar ��Araneae�� Mart��n Ale?ar, attempted to justify the moves in the video announcement.
An update regarding our LEC team: pic.twitter.com/HZK6ERsqJk
— Team Heretics (@TeamHeretics) March 5, 2024
However, fans found the explanations peculiar and raised doubts about the foresight and decision-making process.
Despite the backlash, Heretics remains determined to improve their performance, aiming for international play at the Mid-Season Invitational and seeking to surpass their previous seventh-place finish in the Winter Split.
Following a disappointing Winter Split, Heretics is embarking on a new chapter with significant roster changes.
The coaching staff announced Perkz’s benching in favor of Zwyroo, citing a lack of improvement in team dynamics during scrims.
Additionally, Trymbi joins the team as the new support, bringing leadership and experience from his tenure with Rogue and Fnatic.
Zwyroo faces high expectations as he steps into Perkz’s shoes, tasked with not only filling a legendary player’s role but also elevating the team’s performance.
Despite his relative inexperience at the LEC level, Zwyroo is already making strides in motivating his teammates during practice sessions, according to coach Araneae.
With a blend of veteran presence and fresh talent, Heretics aims to revitalize their LEC campaign and regain momentum for the upcoming Spring Split.
Only time will tell if these changes will lead to the desired improvements and a resurgence for the Spanish organization on the competitive stage.
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