[user@surge ~/campaigns/bwipo-2026]$ cat MISSION_BRIEF.md
> ELIMINATION SPECIALIST3 × GAME 5 WINS // 0 × ELIMINATION LOSSES
CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL
TARGET_AUDIENCE: GMs & Coaching StaffsMISSION_OBJECTIVE: Sign Bwipo as starting jungler for 2026EVIDENCE: When facing elimination, won 3-2, then 3-2, then 3-2, then swept 3-0
[NOTE] Role consideration: evaluating opportunities at Jungle and Top. This brief argues the Jungle case using proven elimination performance.
> ACCESS_FULL_DATA_ROOM
[REDIRECT] /pro/players/bwipo
> INIT_CONTACT_PROTOCOL[ACTION] Negotiate contract
$ cat metrics/game_5_record.dat
GAME 5 RECORD
3-0
[ELIMINATION]
$ cat metrics/trundle_playoff.dat
TRUNDLE PLAYOFF
6-0
[UNBEATEN]
$ cat metrics/kda_delta.dat
KDA DELTA
+40%
[3.5→4.9]
$ cat metrics/kill_part_po.dat
KILL PART PO
71%
[+2PP]
[Regular season gets you there. Playoffs decide everything.]
> What matters in playoffs
Most teams in lower bracket
Lose once, season over.
Bwipo in 2021 lower bracket
- Vitality: 3–2 (won game 5)
- Misfits: 3–2 (won game 5)
- G2: 3–2 (won game 5)
- Rogue: 3–0 (swept to reach finals)
⚠
Four series. Three straight game 5 wins. One finals appearance. That’s not luck. That’s what you want when everything is on the line.
[LOWER_BRACKET_RUN]
> The elimination path (2021)
1
LOWER_BRACKET_R1
vs Vitality
3-2
GAME 5 WIN
[SUCCESS]
2
LOWER_BRACKET_R2
vs Misfits
3-2
GAME 5 WIN
[SUCCESS]
3
LOWER_BRACKET_R3
vs G2
3-2
GAME 5 WIN
[SUCCESS]
4
LOWER_BRACKET_R4
vs Rogue
3-0
SWEEP → FINALS
[COMPLETE]
> Game 5 performance (when everything is on the line)
He showed up in every deciding game.
Game 5
vs Vitality
Won
Pick: Series‑adapted pick
Game 5
vs Misfits
Won
Pick: Series‑adapted pick
Game 5
vs G2
Won
Pick: Series‑adapted pick
⚠
Elite junglers win three straight Game 5s in elimination format.
> The undefeated weapon (Trundle 6–0)
- 6 games played · 0 losses · appeared in all four series
- Pillar creates picks, blocks engages; ultimate shreds tanks
- Objective control advantage on Herald/Dragon/Baron
- Couldn’t ban everything else and Trundle
Formula under pressure
When facing elimination and needing a win, Bwipo picked Trundle. Result: never lost.
[STAT_COMPARISON]
> Performance under pressure (numbers prove it)
$ diff regular_season.stats playoff.stats
- REGULAR_SEASON
- RECORD: 11-7
- KILL_PART: 69%
- KDA: 3.5
+ PLAYOFFS
+ RECORD: 13-9
+ KILL_PART: 71% (+2PP)
+ KDA: 4.9 (+40%)
[ANALYSIS] Regular season proved the role swap works. Playoffs proved he wins when it matters.
> Champion flexibility in elimination format
Series
vs Vitality
Trundle · Lee Sin · Olaf
Series
vs Misfits
Graves · Viego · Trundle
Series
vs G2
Trundle · Jarvan IV · Viego
Series
vs Rogue
Trundle · Viego · Viego
> Mental fortitude (the intangible that matters)
Three straight Game 5s in elimination format. Most players crack. He thrived.
Regular Season
Playoffs
Elimination
Game 5
> Why 2026 is the better bet than 2021 was
What 2021 proved
- Role swap is viable (reached finals)
- Learns fast under pressure (15 champions in 3 months)
- Performs better when stakes increase (KDA +40%)
- Mental fortitude for elimination format
What 2026 improves
- 12 months prep instead of 3 months
- 2026 meta champions, not 2021 pool
- 5 more years experience (macro, comms)
- Preseason integration with team
> What you get on Day 1 (capabilities, not 2021 champions)
Proven abilities (from 2021)
- Fast learner: 15 champions in 3 months
- Pressure riser: KDA improved 40% in playoffs
- Elimination closer: 3 straight Game 5 wins
- Champion flexibility: tanks, carries, AP, engage
What he’ll bring to 2026
- Whatever champions are strong in 2026
- Objective‑focused playstyle
- Mental toughness in playoffs
- Fast adaptation on meta shifts
Mental edge
- Doesn’t crack under pressure
- Performs better as stakes increase
- Can find “unbeatable” picks enemies can’t answer
> What proper prep timeline means
2021 preparation (rushed)
- Announced May 26, 2021
- Regular season ~June; learning jungle on stage
- Playoffs August (3 months total)
2026 preparation (deliberate)
- Full 2025 to practice jungle
- Offseason to master 2026 meta champions
- Preseason to integrate with team
- Ready before season starts
Result: All the 2021 upside with none of the rushed‑timeline downside.
> Team fit (who needs this)
You need Bwipo if you:
- Want to win playoffs
- Play objective‑focused style
- Need mental toughness (elimination specialist)
- Value proven performers
You don’t if you:
- Only care about regular season
- Play pure farm style exclusively
- Want zero risk (role swap has adaptation)
> Risk management (the honest assessment)
Is this risky?
Any role swap has risk—but he already proved it works (LEC finals, Worlds).
What if he can’t repeat it?
Three straight Game 5 wins in elimination format isn’t fluke—it’s repeatable skill + mental toughness.
Worst vs best case
Worst: solid regular season jungler. Best: elimination specialist who closes series and reaches finals.
[Regular season gets you to playoffs. Playoffs decide championships.]
> The decision
- Wins when it matters most. Three straight Game 5 wins in elimination format.
- Performs better under pressure. KDA jumped from 3.5 → 4.9 in playoffs.
- Unbeatable weapon. Trundle 6–0 in playoffs.
- Playoff experience. LEC finals + Worlds qualification on a role‑swapped position.
- Comes prepared. Full year of prep + five more years experience.