Let the show begin! Team Fire and Team Ice preview

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The first All-Stars squad in our crosshairs is Team Fire. Comprised of mid laner Bjergsen, top laners QTV and Shy, AD Carry WeiXiao and captaining jungler Diamondprox, the team will be looking for a dominant win over counterparts Team Ice. Another legend, Toyz, will also join the quintet once they enter the Hexakill mode, a six man blazing squad that will offer every viewer out there an amazing display of skill and action.

Below we will detail the most interesting aspects around the line-up and what are we to expect from the fiery gang.

"By fire be purged!"

Team Fire houses a wide variety of play styles and unique personalities. From the mechanical monster that is WeiXiao on AD Carry to the Korean Wall Shy who is renowned for his Shen, Jax and Aatrox play. Filling in will be European export Bjergsen and finally, All-Stars veteran Diamondprox along with Vietnamese pride QTV.

A surprising fact to many is the overwhelming percentage with which QTV won the SEA voting. The Saigon Jokers top laner recently brough bruiser Gragas to the spotlight and has been swiftly defeating the very best in his region with ease. At 26 years of age, he is one of the longest standing SAJ members, being a part of the line-up since April 2012. While many are unfamiliar with his play style and preferred champions, QTV is more than eager to show the world what he is capable of.

European stars Diamondprox and Bjergsen are next. After a fairly successful NA LCS Season, the assassin maestro seeks to entertain the viewers by leading Team Fire in combat. Armed with a deep champion pool the TSM mid laner will prove to be a tough nut to crack, especially when aided by non-other than the Russian jungler overlord. Speaking of the devil, Danil has had a shaky stint in the EU LCS Spring split. However, this is a perfect opportunity to remind everyone how good of a player he actually is.

Last, but not least, we have Shy and WeiXiao. Legends in their own right, those two had a relatively tough time in their respective leagues. With the chance All-Stars provides them, Shy and WeiXiao will definitely be looking to mirror their Season 2 performances and solidify their legendary status as the monstrous AD Carry and the impenetrable wall on top lane.

Player to watch: Gao 'WeiXiao' Xue-Cheng

The Chinese AD Carry secured an All-Stars spot with 13.6% of the votes in China. Considered by many to be the best Marksman in the world in Season 2 and early Season 3, he seems to have been surpassed recently by Korean phenomenons Piglet, Imp and compatriot Uzi. By default, Chinese AD Carries boast in incredible mechanical prowess and insane agility which guarantees them victory in trades and objective contests. As we have seen many times during the Season 2 World Finals, IPL5 and the LPL, WeiXiao has definitely not taken a step back once it comes to raw skill and precise execution.

Locking horns with fan favourites DoubleLift and MadLife, the Chinese marksman has his work cut out for him, but eagerly awaits his time to shine.

Charged with the task of defeating Team Fire is Team Ice. Housing the godlike bot lane of MadLife and DoubleLift, Europe's best mid laner Froggen, Chinese star CiaoMei and Saigon Jokers' AD Carry Archie this line-up brings chills to the opposition. The combined skill of these five players is off the charts and if that was not enough, joining them for the Hexakill battle will be non-other than Twisted Fate master and former World Elite mid laner Misaya.

With such a constellation of star names, Team Ice should definitely be on the offensive in all four matches.

"Embrace the cold!"

Backbone of Alliance and elite tier mid laner Froggen will captain Team Ice on the battlefield. In his debut season under the Alliance banner, Henrik finished fourth overall in the European LCS. A disappointing result given his stature, but optimistic nonetheless considering their start of the campaign. Always seeking to prove his dominance and prowess in the game, he will undoubtedly meet compatriot Bjergsen head-on to prove who is Denmark's best export.

Team Ice will also fulfill one of the biggest fan dreams - seeing DoubleLift and MadLife play together. The American marksman is well respected in Korea for his raw skill and paired with a S-class play maker will definitely benefit him, not to mention the potential jaw-dropping plays. It is also worth mentioning that back in the day, Peter scored a pentakill in Korea with Graves and given the cowboy's recent resurgence, we should expect loads of action from the GodLift bot lane.

Finally, we have top laner CiaoMei and Saigon Jokers marksman Archie. The Chinese star, just as Blaze mid laner Ambition is notorious for giving up first blood, but quickly reestablishes control on top and continues to dominate. Facing QTV, CiaoMei should keep in mind the Vietnamese's prowess on Jax and his unpredictable ways. As for Archie, aside from the Season 2 World Finals, the AD Carry will have to show the world why he was chosen as a member of the All-Stars line-up which should not be a hard task given his teammates.

Player to watch: Yilliang 'DoubleLift' Peng

The star of CLG has had a relatively successful season under the guidance of coach MonteCristo. Now, paired with MadLife, Yilliang has the perfect opportunity to showcase his fabled mechanics and remind everyone of his crazy Season 2 plays. What is more, DoubleLift is facing a perfect opponent, the legend that is WeiXiao. As his Chinese counter-part will also be looking to please the crowd with a very aggressive play style, Yilliang should be on the lookout. Both possessing incredible raw skill and a wide champion pool, one thing is for certain - we are in for a great show on bot lane!

Interesting storylines between Fire and Ice

Froggen versus Bjergsen: Although most of the matches will feature a "funny" game mode, the battle between two skilled mid laners is always a pleasure to watch. In our case, however, we have compatriots fighting for the title of Denmark's best export. During Season 2, Froggen was considered a god on mid lane along with Russian overlord Alex Ich, but once Season 3 came around, Bjergsen stole the show with his incredible assassin prowess. After the latter's transfer to Team SoloMid, Europe lost a huge asset, but with the upcoming clash we are in for a treat.

The return of Misaya and Toyz: With both Asian players considered legends in their own right, their return is much anticipated especially by domestic audiences. The hexakill mode will provide them with the perfect playground for signature champions (Twisted Fate and Orianna) where they could lay waste and wreak havoc among the enemy. A great crowd-pleaser, this match-up is expected to be a great spectacle which should bring a tear of nostalgia to our eyes as we fondly remember Season 2.

The All-Stars show begins on May 8th with a Hexakill showdown between Team Fire and Team Ice and continues for four more days with different game modes. Stay tuned to onGamers.com for all the news, interviews and updates from Paris.