ButterFan3

Eric Choi, who competed under the name ButterFan3, is a retired American top laner whose career unfolded within the North American competitive scene. Representing Zodiac eSports during his active days, he was part of the grassroots ecosystem that forms the foundation of League of Legends esports in the United States, the tier of play where aspiring professionals test themselves and where much of the region’s competitive depth is quietly built.

A Top Laner’s Domain

Throughout his playing days, ButterFan3 occupied the top lane, the most isolated stretch of Summoner’s Rift. The role calls for a player capable of winning solitary matchups, managing minion waves without help, and reading the map to know when to commit a teleport that can reshape a fight elsewhere. It is a demanding position that rewards independence and steady nerves, asking a competitor to shoulder responsibility with little immediate support from teammates.

Competing in the North American Grassroots

North America’s competitive structure has long relied on organizations like Zodiac eSports to give players a platform below the top professional tier. These teams are where careers begin, where talent is discovered, and where the fundamentals of team play are forged through countless scrims and matches. ButterFan3’s time in this environment placed him within that essential developmental layer, contributing to the broader tapestry of American competitive play.

Now retired, ButterFan3 represents a familiar arc in esports, that of a dedicated competitor who invested himself in the game during his active years before stepping away from the stage. Retirement is a natural stage in any esports journey, and the players who pass through the regional scene leave their mark on the communities and teammates they competed alongside, even when the spotlight never grew especially bright.

While the specific milestones of his career remain part of the wider record of North American League of Legends, ButterFan3’s story is emblematic of the many players who form the backbone of a region’s competitive culture. His chapter as an active player has closed, but the experience he accumulated in the top lane and the contributions he made to Zodiac eSports remain a genuine part of the sport’s grassroots history.