404

Sicheng Fan, better known by the handle 404, is a Chinese mid laner who competed for Zodiac eSports before stepping away from active play into retirement. Emerging from China, one of the largest and most competitive League of Legends ecosystems in the world, 404 was part of the vast pool of domestic talent striving to make an impression in a country renowned for its depth of professional players.

The Heart of the Map

Mid lane sits at the very center of the map, both literally and strategically. Mid laners enjoy quick access to every other lane, which makes roaming and coordinating plays with the jungler a defining part of the role. The position typically calls for versatile mages or assassins who can dictate the pace of team fights, punish mispositioned opponents, and deliver burst damage at pivotal moments. Holding the mid lane means being a constant threat across the entire map, and 404’s role placed him in this influential, playmaking seat.

Competing in China’s Scene

China’s competitive landscape is famously demanding. Beneath the marquee top-tier league lies a sprawling network of teams and academy systems, all feeding into a hyper-competitive pipeline. Playing for an organization like Zodiac eSports within this environment meant contending against a relentless supply of ambitious rivals, each fighting for a chance to climb the domestic ladder. For a mid laner, standing out in such a crowded field required both mechanical skill and the strategic intelligence to make the role’s roaming potential count.

Closing Chapter

Now retired, 404 has concluded the active phase of his competitive journey. In a scene as large as China’s, countless players pass through the professional ranks, and each contributes to the ecosystem’s remarkable depth. Whether he moves toward coaching, content, or life beyond the game, his time as a mid laner for Zodiac eSports marks his place within the broader story of Chinese League of Legends, a region that continues to set the pace for competitive play worldwide.