Ruler

The dual-region champion who conquered Worlds twice and bridged the LCK and LPL eras.

Park Jae-hyuk, known professionally as Ruler, is a South Korean Attack Damage Carry who currently competes for JD Gaming. Born on December 29, 1998, he has established himself as one of the greatest marksman players in League of Legends history. His career spans from his debut with Stardust in 2016 to winning the 2017 World Championship with Samsung Galaxy and the 2023 Mid-Season Invitational with JD Gaming. He is one of several players—including Deft—to secure titles in both the LCK and LPL regions, as well as victories at the MSI and World Championships. (Note: Doinb has never won an LCK title, and Rookie has not won an LCK title, so they are excluded from this list.)

Quick Facts

Name trans: Park Jae-hyuk
Born: 29 December 1998
Nationality: South Korean
Game: League of Legends
League: LCK
Team: Gen.G
Role: Bot

Lore & Background

Ruler's journey began in 2016 with Stardust before he joined Samsung Galaxy for the LCK Summer Split. In his rookie season, he helped SSG reach the 2016 World Championship Final, where they lost to SK Telecom T1 after a grueling five-game series. The following year, Ruler led SSG to victory at the 2017 World Championship, defeating SKT 3–0 in the finals. During this run, he played Xayah with zero deaths in the first two games and executed a pivotal Flash on Faker in game three, earning him the World Championship MVP award. After Samsung Galaxy rebranded to Gen.G, Ruler remained through lean years before leading the team back to prominence. He became the 12th player in LCK history to reach 1,000 kills in April 2020 and later the fourth to hit 2,000 kills in July 2022, after Faker, PraY, and Deft. His dominance peaked in the 2022 Summer Split, where he was named MVP with a 7.6 KDA and led all players in kills. He then moved to JD Gaming for the 2023 season, winning back-to-back LPL titles and the 2023 MSI, and remained with JD Gaming for the 2024 season.

Reader's Guide

Ruler's gameplay is characterized by exceptional wave management and high damage output, as seen in his 2016 World Championship run where he maintained zero deaths across multiple games. His adaptability was crucial during his time with JD Gaming, where he won two LPL titles and the 2023 MSI. Statistically, he excels in efficiency; in 2021 Spring, he led all bot laners in damage per minute, KDA, and gold per minute, contributing an average of 31.3% to his team's total damage. Fans should note his consistency in high-pressure environments. At the 2017 Worlds, he utilized a chaotic Flash play on Faker that turned the tide of game three. In 2020, playing Senna and Ezreal helped Gen.G secure their third seed for Worlds through regional qualifiers. His individual accolades include an LCK Season MVP, an LPL Finals MVP, two LPL First All-Pro Team designations, and three LCK First All-Pro Team selections. He also represents South Korea internationally, winning silver at the 2018 Asian Games and gold at the 2022 Asian Games.

Frequently Asked Questions

What major championships has Ruler won?

He secured the 2017 World Championship with Samsung Galaxy and the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational with Gen.G. These victories demonstrate his success across different eras and organizations.

Why is Ruler considered a legend?

He is one of only two players, alongside Deft, to win titles in both the LCK and LPL regions. This dual-region success highlights his unique status among active competitors.