Doublelift

The outspoken bot lane legend who turned 14 splits of competition into six All-Pro First Team honors.

Yiliang "Peter" Peng, known globally by his pseudonym Doublelift, is an American content creator and former professional League of Legends player who retired from competitive play in 2023 after the LCS Summer Split. Widely considered one of the greatest North American players of all time, he holds a record including six All-Pro First Team selections across 14 LCS splits (2015 Summer, 2016 Spring, 2016 Summer, 2018 Spring, 2018 Summer, 2019 Spring). Before his stardom with Team Liquid, Doublelift navigated a turbulent early career, starting as a substitute Support for Counter Logic Gaming and enduring family estrangement to pursue esports full-time. His reputation is built on fierce competitiveness and a history of trash-talking opponents, famously declaring during the 2013 NA LCS Spring Split that "Everyone else is trash."

Quick Facts

Nickname

Peter

Born

19 July 1993

Nationality

American

Career games

League of Legends

Highlights

8× LCS Champion
NA LCS MVP (2018 Summer)
5× LCS All–Pro First Team
Rift Rivals champion (2017)

Lore & Background

Doublelift's journey began in California, where he transitioned from console games to PC titles like DotA and World of Warcraft before finding his home in League of Legends. His path was fraught with tension; in a 2013 interview with Machinima, he described a strained relationship with his parents who viewed gaming as a waste of time. This conflict culminated in 2011 when, after returning from DreamHack Summer 2011, his parents kicked him out of the house. Homeless and without a college degree, Doublelift used his DreamHack Summer 2011 prize money and computer to focus entirely on his career. He initially wrote educational guides for Team Curse to pay rent before joining UnRestricted (later acquired by Team Curse) as a starting AD Carry. His early days were marked by social awkwardness; he admitted in an interview that upon meeting his first team, he simply said "hi" and remained silent. A pivotal moment occurred when his older brother convinced their parents to let him attend DreamHack Summer 2011 in Sweden before the event, though they initially threatened him if he went.

Reader's Guide

Doublelift is defined by his mechanical precision and aggressive farming style, traits that earned him five All-Pro First Team nods. His career highlights include a 1 Split MVP and an All-Pro Third Team selection. Known for being a fierce competitor, he often engaged in psychological warfare with opponents. In 2013, after CLG's poor performance at the MLG Fall Championship where they lost to NaJin Sword and finished 4th, Doublelift continued to push through setbacks, including a fine of $2,500 in January 2015 for poaching ZionSpartan. He also faced personal challenges, such as being benched during the Summer LCS due to a basketball injury. His time with Team Liquid saw the team improve significantly; after joining mid-spring in 2017, they avoided relegation. By 2018, under his leadership, they secured a playoff bye and fought their way to the finals. Despite the tragedy involving his family, Doublelift's impact on the North American scene remains undeniable, characterized by high-level individual play and a willingness to speak his mind.

Did You Know?

In 2018, just a week before Team Liquid's first-ever final, Doublelift's mother was killed and his father injured by his older brother in their family home.
During the 2017 spring split, teammate Bjergsen stated he did not want Doublelift to return simply because they were friends, insisting everyone must earn their spot.