**Fearless Draft across Bo3 Swiss rounds and Bo5 knockout matches is the dominant driver of champion diversity, as no champion can be repeated within a series, compelling teams to expand their pools beyond standard meta picks.** The 12-team field—LCK sides including KT Rolster, LPL squads like JDG and WE, plus LEC, LCS, LCP, and CBLOL representatives—brings varied regional comfort picks and playstyles into cross-region matchups starting October 3. Round 1 Bo1 games offer limited variety, but the shift to Fearless Draft thereafter, combined with the Swiss-to-single-elimination format and up to 17 total days of play, maximizes opportunities for unique selections. Strong LCK and LPL rosters with deep pools and experienced players further support higher totals, while any patch stability or specific meta shifts could either constrain or expand options depending on how teams adapt.