What's at stake

A best-of-three series decides which team secures more Baron Nashors across the matchup.

Baron control usually converts into late-game push power, enabling turrets, inhibitors, and match-clinching swings. Winning Baron more often raises a team's chance to close out games.

Who's in play

Ninjas in Pyjamas' jungler and Team WE's jungler are the immediate Baron hunters because Smite and pathing decide secure attempts.

Mid laners and top laners set up flank and poke; supports win vision battles. Coaches and shotcallers time objective calls and rotation commitment.

What drives it

Champion picks and early skirmishes shape whether teams can force Baron fights or must siege around it.

Vision control, gold differentials, teleport and ultimate availability, plus clean smites or steals, swing outcomes; item spikes and reset timings matter too.

What to watch

Watch the junglers' Smite timing, ward clear rate, and who initiates post-20-minute rotations for each game.

Pay attention to vision denial and flank engages during Baron windows. Expect decisive contests and adaptation patterns in games two and three.