Heartbreaking LoL Esports moments that got us feeling like Montoya

League of Legends esports has been around for as long as the game has existed. This has given fans a lot to smile and cheer about, but also many that broke our hearts to watch. Here's our pick of the most heartbreaking LoL moments that almost had us running across the beach in despair.

Marcus "Dyrus" Hill had a tear-jerking interview during the League of Legends 2015 World Championship. TSM had just lost against LGD Gaming in the group stage, and their record of 1-5 meant they were far from qualifying to the next stage.

TSM was well-loved by fans. At this point, Dyrus has been the org's top-laner for almost four years. "I'm really sorry to all my fans... that I let you down," Dyrus said in his farewell interview. "I have nothing but my thanks for everyone. Now, it's time to open a new book. My story ends here."

Of course, the crowd chanted in his support, notably the TSM chant that holds a special place in many Western LoL fans' hearts.

In Worlds 2017, now four-time champion Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok was one step away from the trophy.

It was the grand final, and Samsung Galaxy was 2-0 up on SKT T1. It was match point - SKT had four Elemental Drakes on their side. However, Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk's Varus caught Faker's Karma with a flash-ult, eliminating the midlaner. This is what tipped the scales in SSG's favor and allowed them to complete the sweep against SKT, and they lifted the trophy at the end.

When the broadcast camera panned to SKT, the team was shown to be devastated. Faker, in particular, had his head in his hands. This was a heartbreaking moment not only for SKT's fans, but to all who sympathized with him as a competitor.

By Worlds 2022, Faker and T1 have been chasing their fourth trophy lift. The grand final against DRX had gone the distance, but the game, series, and the championship ultimately went to DRX. After what was undoubtedly one of the most strenuous and stressful series of his life, T1 support Ryu "Keria" Min-seok was overcome by his emotions after the loss.

Jungler Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun was the first to console him, followed by the rest of the T1 squad. Keria was also captured sharing a moment with his former teammate, DRX jungler Hong "Pyosik" Chang-hyeon.

On the other side of Keria's anguish was Kim "Deft" Hyuk-kyu's tears of joy which also tugged at our heartstrings.

He started his professional career the same year Faker did. However, Deft's journey towards lifting the Summoner's Cup was less glitzy, and way more arduous. His emotions all came to a head when he was interviewed after the win against T1, and after finally becoming a World Champion after all these years.

The West was supposed to have its first Worlds win since Fnatic in Paris. G2 Esports stood against FunPlus Phoenix in the League of Legends 2019 World Championship Grand Final. Belief was at an all-time high, and a European team in the Worlds final, held in Europe - G2's anime arc was in full force. They were the protagonists.

To the dismay of many, FunPlus Phoenix burned the West's hope to the ground as they swept G2 in the final.

Stick around esports.gg for more League of Legends news and updates.