2T

2T, real name Tri Nguyen Trong, is a Vietnamese top laner who made his name in the Vietnam Championship Series (VCS). He is 23 now and no longer plays competitively; his last team was AS Esports, in a scene known for its fast, fight-heavy take on League of Legends.

Aggression in the Vietnamese Style

The VCS is widely regarded as one of the most chaotic leagues anywhere, with teams clashing early and repeatedly. To stand out there as a top laner, 2T had to lean into constant confrontation, preferring proactive moves and sustained pressure to patient, slow-paced macro play. Top laners from Vietnam are often asked to act as duelists and creators of openings, and his career reflects that demand.

Bladed Signature Picks

His signature champions, Akali and Irelia, say more about his approach than anything else. Both demand precise mechanics and bold positioning, and both thrive on tempo. Akali brings explosive damage and evasive movement via her smoke and dashes, whereas Irelia builds momentum through repeated auto-attack resets and control of her lane. By centering his pool on these two, 2T showed he wanted the initiative, liked hunting kills across the map, and preferred to win fights through individual plays rather than waiting to scale.

Playing for AS Esports, he brought that aggressive identity to VCS matchups, where a top laner who wins his lane and affects the wider map is highly valued. Top lane is a lonely role, and it suited a player who trusted himself to handle fights alone and turn lane advantages into team momentum.

2T has since left the pro scene, but his career captures the VCS spirit well: bold, mechanically sharp, and built for combat. His Akali and Irelia games still belong to the history of Vietnamese League of Legends, a region that keeps overperforming relative to its size and keeps producing players willing to take matters into their own hands.