Thebausffs pulled off a high-risk engage during a recent competitive League of Legends match that perfectly captured his aggressive playstyle in a coordinated setting.
Playing Gragas, Baus was transported via his teammate’s Ryze ultimate directly into the enemy team’s formation. Instead of retreating from the dangerous position, he immediately committed forward into the clustered opponents.
The play worked because Baus had Zhonya’s Hourglass ready. He dove into the enemy lineup, absorbed incoming damage and crowd control, then activated the stasis effect to become untargetable. This forced the opposing team to waste key abilities on a target they couldn’t finish, buying crucial seconds for his teammates to follow up and win the fight.
The clip has gone around as a prime example of how Baus’s trademark aggression can translate to competitive play when backed by proper itemization and team coordination. His Zhonya’s timing turned what looked like a teleport mishap into an effective fight starter.
The irony wasn’t lost on viewers. Baus famously calls Zhonya’s a “self-stun item” and jokes about it being a waste of gold. Yet it directly enabled multiple key moments in this match.
The same game featured additional standout plays from Baus. He separated the enemy Taliyah from her team during a crucial fight, neutralizing their most impactful player. Later, he executed a perfect ability combo to one-shot an enemy Lucian.
Community chatter pointed to Baus’s performance on Gragas compared to recent Kled games. Multiple viewers noted he looked significantly stronger on the barrel-wielding champion, suggesting it better suits both his playstyle and the current competitive environment.
