Victory and defeat\n\n An outstanding fighter might receive a laurel crown and money from an appreciative crowd but for anyone originally condemned ad ludum the greatest reward was manumission (emancipation), symbolised by the gift of a wooden training sword or staff (rudis) from the editor.

The winning gladiator could appeal to the crowd for mercy, and sometimes the organizer would spare the defeated gladiator based on the crowd's reaction. However, the final decision rested with those in charge of the event. Contrary to what popular movies portray, gladiatorial fights weren't always fights to the death.

From 2013 through 2024, Faker won three Worlds titles (2013, 2024, 2024) and two Mid-Season Invitational titles (2024, 2024). Faker was honoured as the Unkillable Demon King  for his spellbinding plays.

T1 and Faker win Worlds 2024 to earn fourth League of Legends World Championship. T1 and Lee Faker  Sang-hyeok, the greatest organization and greatest player in League of Legends history, added to their legacy this weekend as they won the 2024 League of Legends World Championship.