Dardoch joins Dignitas, gets another chance at LCS redemption

In a strategic roster move, professional jungler Joshua “Dardoch” Hartnett has officially signed with Dignitas for the upcoming 2020 LCS Summer Split. This acquisition comes after extensive team evaluations and represents a calculated gamble on raw talent.

Following persistent rumors and heated community discussions, Dardoch secures his competitive future with the Dignitas organization. This marks a recurring pattern for the team, which previously acquired former TSM junglers Jonathan “Grig” Armao and Matthew “Akaadian” Higginbotham, suggesting a deliberate scouting strategy targeting TSM’s discarded talent.

The new lineup features Dardoch alongside veteran mid laner Henrik “Froggen” Hansen, rising ADC star Johnson “Johnsun” Nguyen, and experienced support Zaqueri “aphromoo” Black. Dignitas currently maintains roster flexibility, having unexpectedly released top laner Heo “Huni” Seung-hoo during the spring split conclusion.

We’re powering up for the Summer Split.

Welcome @Dardoch to Dignitas! pic.twitter.com/bmJbkRLQgr

— DIG (@dignitas) May 26, 2020

Dardoch survives Leenagate, TSM

The League of Legends community experienced significant upheaval on May 11 when TSM president Leena Xu’s private team discussions were accidentally broadcast during Doublelift’s live stream session.

“The decision-making process extends beyond my control. For instance, no organizations show interest in acquiring Dardoch currently. That situation doesn’t reflect my personal responsibility,” Xu stated during the leaked conversation.

This public revelation substantially weakened Dardoch’s negotiating position with potential teams. Most analysts predicted he would remain teamless for the summer season, making his LCS starting position with Dignitas particularly surprising given the circumstances.

Dignitas presents an ideal environment for Dardoch’s career rehabilitation, provided he maintains professional conduct and team cohesion. Froggen represents elite mid lane talent within the LCS ecosystem, while Johnsun demonstrates exceptional potential in the bottom lane. Support partner aphromoo brings championship experience and veteran leadership to the roster.

Previous jungle performance created systemic issues for Dignitas. Both Grig and Akaadian struggled to effectively enable Froggen’s carry potential. Froggen’s playstyle demands consistent jungle attention as the team’s primary damage source. Similar to Golden Guardians’ 2019 strategy, Dignitas builds their game plan around maximizing Froggen’s impact.

Dardoch’s fundamental responsibility involves creating advantageous situations for his mid laner to dominate games. This requires precise pathing, objective control, and lane priority management.

Froggen, aphromoo, and now Dardoch form a collective of players carrying significant motivation to prove their continued relevance. Once regarded as top-tier talents before experiencing career setbacks, these competitors approach matches with added determination. This scenario offers Dardoch his most promising redemption opportunity yet, though questions remain about whether he can overcome his spring split difficulties.

Dignitas makes their 2020 LCS Summer Split debut on Saturday, June 13 against Golden Guardians. The following day brings their second week one matchup against TSM, creating an immediate narrative-rich confrontation.

For players looking to improve their own gameplay, studying jungle-mid coordination is crucial. Our Class Guide covers similar strategic partnerships that can elevate team performance.

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