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Welcome back to our League of Legends global power rankings. Every week, we look at each team in the five major regions and rank them according to how they are performing.Were starting with Week 8 of the North American/European League Championship Series, Week 9 of League Championships Korea, Week 8 of the League Pro League and Week 6 of the League Master Series. The +/- indicates change since the previous ranking.Nos. 1-10 -- World contendersNos. 11-20 -- Playoff contendersNos. 21-30 -- Middle of the packNos. 31-40 -- StrugglingNos. 41-50 -- Bottom of the barrelWorld contenders1. ROX TigersRecord: 12-3 (24-10) | League: LCK | +/-: +1The Tigers find themselves back at the top spot in our Global Power Rankings after its arch-nemesis SK Telecom T1 dropped its second series of the split to the up-and-down Afreeca Freecs. While the first-place seed in most regions only means a first-round bye or less, gaining the regular-season title in South Korea is everything. If the Tigers can run the table in its final two weeks of the season -- ROX doesnt play T1 again -- then it will advance directly into the finals of the LCK summer season.2. EDward GamingRecord: 13-0 (26-5) | League: LPL | +/-: +2With SK Telecom T1 faltering to Afreeca Freecs and Team SoloMid falling to Phoenix1, its clear that EDward Gaming, the only undefeated team, is back as the second best in the world. The team has looked good in its wins, taking commanding victories over Newbee and Game Talents. As playoffs and worlds approach, EDward Gaming look like the best shot for China to impress at the highest level internationally.3. SK Telecom T1Record: 12-4 (26-10) | League: LCK | +/-: -2SKT T1 is still the odds-on favorite to win the Summoners Cup in three months time, but a costly 2-0 loss to the Freecs means its standing in the Global Power Rankings had to drop. On the bright side, T1 followed up its upset loss with a one-sided victory over ESC Ever, and Kang Blank Sun-gu, the teams much-criticized jungler, had his best match of the split after falling on his face versus Afreeca.4. KT RolsterRecord: 10-5 (23-14) | League: LCK | +/-: +3A dominant 2-0 sweep of the half-alive Longzhu Gaming has put KT Rolster right back in the position to grab the third seed in the LCK playoffs. Next week, the final week of regular-season play, will be the marquee matchup for KT: a one-on-one series against Samsung Galaxy to most likely decide which team finishes third.5. Samsung GalaxyRecord: 10-5 (20-12) | League: LCK | +/-: +3Samsung, after rebuilding for a year and a half straight, has finally -- and I mean, finally -- made it back to the postseason. It has been almost two years since Samsung White and Samsung Blue all left to join higher-paying teams in China. Ultimately, Samsungs strategy of slowing revamping the roster has paid off, and the former Summoners Cup-winning organization now has a chance of returning to worlds after missing last years event.6. ImmortalsRecord: 15-1 (31-7) | League: NA LCS | +/-: no changeHow do they keep getting away with it? The teams erratic and hazardous play that sometimes leaves it in a midgame hole makes you wonder how its doing it again. Immortals are 48-8 in regular-season games heading into a fateful showdown with TSM on Friday for the first-place spot in the NA LCS. A bit too brash at times? Maybe. Exceptionally talented? No question.7. Royal Never Give UpRecord: 11-2 (24-8) | League: LPL | +/-: -2Royal Never Give Up lost this week to its group B adversary Team WE 1-2, which drops it some in the rankings. However, its still a good team and deserving of top-10 spot in the world, as China looks strong as a region. If Royal gets third or higher in playoffs this split, it will qualify for the World Championship automatically, where it will probably be a top competitor and make it to the bracket stage.8. Team SoloMidRecord: 15-1 (31-5) | League: NA LCS | +/-: -5After SKT T1 dropped to Afreeca midweek, the second-place spot in the Global Power Rankings was open for SoloMid if it could have stretched its winning streak to 20 with a perfect match record of 16-0. Unfortunately, Phoenix1 happened, and TSM tumbled down our rankings. An angry SoloMid showed up the next day against the free falling Team Envy to take a quick 2-0, but now TSM will need to beat Immortals this upcoming Friday in possibly NA LCS biggest regular season clash to secure the top spot heading into the postseason.9. Team WERecord: 9-4 (21-13) | League: LPL | +/-: +3Before last week, it could be debated which teams stood as third best in China. This week, however, Team WE not only cemented itself among the top, but challenged and ultimately beat Royal Never Give Up. Two of the games were close, but WE managed to win, making itself a contender on the world stage. If it doesnt qualify for worlds via points or first place, WE makes the best case for winning Chinas gauntlet.10. J TeamRecord: 8-2-0 | League: LMS | +/-: -1It was a routine week for J Team, facing teams at the lower end of the standings. First place hasnt instilled much complacency in the team so far, as its victories this week were rather slow and methodical. Late-game decisiveness has clearly improved, but the team is clearly not one to be aggressive.Playoff contenders11. G2 EsportsRecord: 9-7-0 | League: EU LCS | +/-: +2G2 Esports rises in the rankings after a week of two solid victories with no ties. The team is still the best in Europe, which is hard to dispute, but the gap has closed a bit after Splyce managed to tie with G2. Where Europe falls is a toss up, but since the region looks shaky, it could be the worst of the five major regions at worlds this year.12. SplyceRecord: 8-6-2 | League: EU LCS | +/-: +4If an award for the most improved team of the year existed, that would have to go to Splyce. The rambling crew of Danish youngsters and Slovenian support Mikyx have showed up this split and recently took the title of second best in Europe with a win over Fnatic. Its hard to put them anywhere else besides the top 15 as they continually improve and show Europe their strength.13. Afreeca FreecsRecord: 8-7 (18-17) | League: LCK | +/-: +2What an interesting, peculiar season for the Freecs. It beats world champion SKT T1 for the second time this split, and then it follows up that momentous win with a loss to the Jin Air Green Wings team that seemed destined to fall into relegations after starting the side atop of the table.14. Flash WolvesRecord: 7-2-1 | League: LMS | +/-: -4Flash Wolves continue to bleed, dropping one to Hong Kong eSports in a lengthy game filled with messy team fights and poor objective play. MMD is beginning to wilt under tough lane pressure, unable to play the current lane bullies of Gnar and Trundle, leaving Flash Wolves with a gaping hole of weakness.15. Cloud9Record: 10-6 (24-16) | League: NA LCS | +/-: +6C9 did what TSM couldnt do this past weekend by beating Phoenix1 and eliminating the underdogs from postseason contention. At 10-6 with only two matches left, C9 can secure the all-important third-place spot in the playoffs with another spotless weekend. Team Liquid stands in its way on Sunday in a battle that could secure the third-seed for either team.16. I MayRecord: 9-4 (20-10) | League: LPL | +/-: -5I May beat OMG and LGD Gaming this week, two of the weaker teams in group B, but overall with Team WEs big win over Royal Never Give Up, I May falls in the rankings. Its still possible to be the fourth-best team in China, and its current ranking in the Chinese standings give it a shot at a good seeding for playoffs, but its not as good as Team WE.17. Counter Logic GamingRecord: 9-7 (22-18) | League: NA LCS | +/-: +2Oh look, CLG has made it to the playoffs. It was a slow start for the back-to-back champions, yet, as this iteration of Counter Logic has done time and time again, it fixed its issues and looks as if it could contend for its three-peat after all.18. FnaticRecord: 7-5-4 | League: EU LCS | +