Gangplank, the surly high seas pirate captain, saw a rework a few years back. Since then, he's enjoyed consistent competitive play and his own ARAM theme. This skin for him released in 2012 and has only gotten better with t
Nonetheless, this meme exists to showcase the brighter sides of it. It’s fairly unclear whether the humble warrior is giving the lane to this smurf, or if they’re grateful to be playing it despite the smurf player asking, but either way, it’s refreshing to see a positive exchange with someone making such bold claims about their skill le
Those feelings are undoubtedly what makes this movie poster recreation both remarkably ridiculous and disappointingly true. One loss is far from the end of the world, but dealing with a player who ruins your game is easily one of the most relatable feelings throughout the g
Dota started the MOBA genre and trend for a good reason and that's because its map was incredibly straightforward to understand. Stairs made for clear pathways, the foliage was all extremely large and explicit, and there were few obstacles that would make it hard to see what's going on on your scr
When it comes to improving your skill at 2v2 league Of legends of Legends , it can be tough to utilize most advice players tend to give. Many higher-level players will give extremely detailed and confusing suggestions if you aren’t experienced, and others will give extremely timid words like "be caref
Most of the game is spent outside of team fights, which might come as a surprise to new players. Many competitive games focus solely on a good kill/death ratio, or pitch players against each other in fast-paced combat. Understanding that League of Legends is a blend of PvP and long-term strategy is key to avoiding simple mista
For the most part, it’s fairly hard to believe when someone claims to be smurfing, meaning they claim to be playing on a lower ranked account than their normal one. These claims are nearly impossible to verify, and even a victorious game can hardly dictate whether they're telling the tr
If you’ve never played the ARAM game mode on the Howling Abyss, this Reddit meme is a great visualization of what it’s like. The hallway is still certainly more complex and competitive in the standard Summoner’s Rift, but it’s easy for the lane to turn into a vivid and destructive battlefie
It triggered on-ability effects from other items including spell vamp and worked well as an initiator in fights. It would amplify any subsequent damage done to a target from ALL sources. Though now decommissioned, its legacy lives on in items like Liandry's Torment and even Luden's E
This item was meant as a support tool but was partially removed because nearly every tank champion in any role could get an absurd amount of money from it. It even used to build into popular tank items like the Locket of the Iron Solari and Randuin's Omen, making it a must-have for nearly any l
Although as this Reddit post jokes about, it only used to be unique, as Swain’s moderately recent rework has made stealing life become just as possible. With the ludicrous number of characters in the game, it makes sense that some of them can overlap, but Swain is undoubtedly a fresher toy for most players looking to inhale some health with their spe
Zeke's Herald is a supportive tank item that simply never found a home as it granted additional Attack Damage and Life Steal to nearby allies. In theory, this seems like a great buff for aggressive physical teams, and its health and cooldown reduction bonus made it great for supportive melee champions like Jarvan
If you thought the jungler was the only person in the game who could gank lanes, you’d be sorely mistaken. The mid lane’s convenience is the ability to help other lanes in desperate need, and coordinating with the jungler can lead to many other ki
Just as a bad player can be frustrating, though, it’s important to remember to always be polite and not let it ruin your day. Thanks to the game’s free-to-play nature, anyone is welcome to try, and being skilled at the game is hardly a requirement for someone to enjoy
Dota's history is far larger than League of Legends, and the significant changes to characters or powers have ended up less significant in the grand scheme of things as a result. This game is not exactly the same as when it first came out but is very much a similar experience at its c
League of Legends can hardly be described as the same game from launch; player experience has changed on so many fundamental levels with each season. Nearly every system in the game has been subject to at least one overhaul whether it's a champion's moveset or the entire item shop with the game's most recent competitive sea
The Sightstone was one of these -- essentially being a ward generator that could supply three wards with each visit to the shop. The reason it was discontinued was that it felt extremely boring to have a pure vision item in your inventory through the entire game. Some felt that it made support builds feel disappointingly monotonous. Other support mains greatly lament the item's remo
