3z

Han Chen, who played under the alias 3z, is a Taiwanese top laner whose competitive days were spent in the Pacific Championship Series (PCS), the regional league bringing together squads from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. At 29 he is now retired, and during his active career he suited up for Alpha Esports, adding his name to the roster history of one of Asia’s most energetic circuits.

A Veteran of the Top Lane

Top lane is a role for players comfortable working alone. For long stretches of the opening minutes, a top laner is cut off from teammates and has to settle matchups through careful trading and control of the wave, then convert that early edge into influence across the entire map. Some top laners soak up punishment as sturdy frontliners, others pressure the enemy by splitting towers, and either way the position rewards patience and a steady head. Over a career long enough to end in retirement at 29, 3z built up the sort of experience that only sustained high-level competition can provide.

Competing in the PCS

The PCS was formed by combining earlier regional leagues into one competition that gathered talent from across the Pacific. The region has a reputation for gritty, adaptable teams that can upset opponents with bigger names on the international stage. While representing Alpha Esports, 3z worked in that setting, where veteran top laners often give their rosters stability through both their own performances and the calls they make during games.

After the Rift

Now that his playing career is over, 3z is one of the Taiwanese and wider Pacific players who helped define the PCS in its early years. Former competitors from the region frequently stay involved with the scene, whether by making content, coaching, or mentoring up-and-coming players. His legacy lies in the games he took part in and the know-how he brought to the top lane, a low-profile but important contribution to a league still working toward wider recognition worldwide.