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
The game has come a long way in its creation since its beta release in a few countries. One change Riot already made is to allow players to adjust their in-game experience. There are several options for camera controls with one being the semi-locked camera feat
This allows the player to hone their skills and delve deeper into their chosen champions. It's far more effective to have a deep understanding of 2 or 3 champions than to have surface-level knowledge of doz
The rush of getting a kill in League of Legends is a tempting reason to rush past enemy towers and chase down an opponent. No matter how many kills a player gets, though, they are weighed down by the number of deaths they have endu
Maintaining a presence in the lane is one thing, but staying too long is an often fatal mistake. After chasing down an opponent and killing them, many beginners will push towers while at low health, because there is no one there to challenge them. This opens the player up to being ganked by another en
Feeding the enemy team only serves to bolster their XP and gold, so it is always better to let an enemy teleport to the base than to chase them down. A champion with 3 kills and 0 deaths is doing far, far better than a champion with 6 kills and 5 deaths, after
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
Unless the melee champion has an ability that would allow them to close the gap, fighting Teemo is going to involve a lot of hurt. Sometimes, it's best to push the lane and try not to let Teemo dominate. That can be an uphill battle, tho
A common question that is often asked by current League of Legends players is whether or not they can connect their PC and mobile accounts. The answer is both yes and no as you can connect them in the literal sense, but none of your stats or champions will crosso
League of Legends is a titan of the competitive gaming scene. It has been around for just over a decade and claims some of the largest prize pools in esports history. It is a game with a surprising amount of nuance; being good at League of Legends is one thing, but mastering it requires intimate knowledge of its mechanics and gamep
Recently, Teamfight Tactics announced the next set will be called Reckoning , which will center around the battle between good and evil. Fans will only have a bit longer to enjoy the fantasy stylings of the Fates set, and will soon be able to watch the second Teamfight Tactics World Champion being crowned. Riot will likely reveal even more information about the Championship the closer is g
A lot of players don't realize it's not just his movement speed that's affected here. He also ignores any unit collision. He can keep running down enemies even if they're surrounded by creeps, which can allow him to be aggressive in ways other champions ca
Teleporting back to base when at low health or low mana seems like a waste of time, but it will save the headache of respawning and allows players to buy new items and upgrades as their opponent respa
When the enemy team is knocking out teammates left and right, it's always a safer bet to stay out of the way than to feed their killstreak. It might not be the most exciting option, but it's always better to stay alive than to give the enemy the k
League of Legends is essentially a game of attrition, at its core. The goal is not to take on opponents head-on, but rather to collect resources, XP, and slowly but surely crawl ahead of the enemy team. Each champion in the team takes their place in one of three lanes (or the jungle) and collects XP and gold from fallen enemy mobs while taking out that lane's defensive tow
Vision wards are an incredible tool that beginners tend to avoid. They are relatively cheap to buy, easy to use, and give the player's team a major advantage if used correctly. Vision wards serve best when hidden from view, in bushes, and in enemy territ
It might be hard to believe, but League of Legends currency changes of Legends has been around since October of 2009. The free-to-play game has since released what feels like hundreds of skins for its ever-increasing champion pool. While some like the Star Guardian and Urf lines stand out, they aren't quite cool or intimidat
Due to his passive ability, Spinning Axe is the absolute bread and butter ability for this champion. The best Draven players are able to balance three axes at once when pushing waves into enemy turrets. When using the Q Ability, consider t
