Charlotte never sits on the sidelines in the KPL arena. How did she become the chosen one among professional players?

Reality is often strange; a player's hero selection truly reflects the difference in thinking between them and professional players. Trained professionals, casual players just for fun, or dedicated players striving for top rankings—these three groups have vastly different perspectives. Heroes that are often neglected in casual games become favorites in competitive matches. While casual players sit on the sidelines, professional players shine, are highly valued, and create miracles. As of now, in the KPL Summer Split, Charlotte has been used 132 times, ranking third among all heroes, while Charlotte has been used a whopping 129 times, ranking sixth. The difference in treatment is stark. What will the statistics be like in regular ranked matches?

Let's start with Charlotte. Across all skill levels, her pick rate is 3.1%, and her win rate is 46.92%. At 1350 peak rating, her pick rate is 5%, and her win rate is 49.26%. In top-tier ranked games, her pick rate is 2.8%, and her win rate is 48.16%. Clearly, even the Chinese server doesn't value her, and her win rate is shockingly low. Asking people to use her in competitive matches is insane; it's like she's crippling herself. Yet, professional players are showing her favor. How can she be so ruthlessly abandoned in regions teeming with skilled players?

Three major flaws in the eyes of passersby

The first reason is the difficulty of operation. Charlotte herself is not complicated, but she requires a high level of proficiency. The skill order and skill hit rate are not things that can be understood overnight. Only after accumulating experience over a long period of time and giving muscle memory can one start to use her with ease. In battle, one must also learn to kite and play the long game. The learning cost is high and the strength is not significant, which naturally discourages summoners.

Secondly, there's the experience. Charlotte is a skill-based warrior, not a hero who can stand and fight. Her attack power is fully invested in her skills, but she can't deliver the satisfaction of instant kills. Her sword strikes are powerful, but every time she tries to take down the enemy's carry, it feels like playing a war of attrition. She only dares to go up and finish them off when they're low on health. Either she deals explosive damage in one combo, or she gives up halfway through. She's strong, but it's frustrating to play. It's better to switch to a hero like Armor, who can send people back to the fountain in one hit.

Thirdly, the game's mechanics are already not very effective, and skill combos don't guarantee a 100% kill rate. Now, you're expected to observe the situation, flank in team fights, enter from the side, and hide your vision during team fights. It takes a lot of effort and has multiple hurdles, making it really hard for casual players to continue.

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