Stuck in that glittering prison of Gold rank in League of Legends? Fear not, summoner! Whether you’re a rookie and new to the battlefield or a seasoned pro after a hundred battles, freedom from the golden shackles of mediocrity is possible. Time to level up your game and bid your Gold days adieu in this League of Legends Beginner Guide.
Understanding The Game Mechanics
- Choose a few champions you like and try to become a master in them. Select such champions whose strengths and weak points as well as their item builds you will be able to understand.
- Every champion has its unique abilities. There is a need to take some time to learn how the chosen champions work, especially their cooldowns and power spikes.
- Instead of trying to learn five roles, make sure you master two. That way, you can really focus on specific parts of the game: the laning phase and team fights.
- Knowing how your champion will do against others in the lane gives you such a great advantage over others. Try to find out common matchups by researching them on different websites, learning when you must play aggressively and when to play defensively based on what your champion’s strengths and weaknesses are.
- Know the map layout, Summoner’s Rift. A good player knows where the dragon and Baron are located, which makes a big difference in planning their game.
Improving Your Gameplay
- Farming is one of the most important skills in League of Legends. Try to get 70-80 CS by 10 minutes of the game. This gold income will give you the chance to obtain the required items much earlier than your opponents.
- Get into the habit of checking your minimap every few seconds. It helps you know where all the enemies are, and thus you avoid ganks. Knowing the map can save you from deaths and create opportunities.
- The importance of vision in League of Legends cannot be underestimated. Always make sure to carry Control Wards. They should be placed in areas around the pits near Dragon and Baron or just before enemy jungle entrances. Upgrade your trinket as soon as possible and use it to scout out areas where you’d like to move or engage.
- Learn to freeze, slow push, or fast push waves depending on how you perceive your lane situation. For instance, freezing allows denial of farm to your opponent while holding them close to your turret for safe protection.
- Pay attention to the deployment of key abilities or summoner spells like Flash or Ignite from an opponent. You may use this opportunity to leverage their downtime for any given engagement.
Communication And Team Play
- Communication can mean the difference between a win and a loss. Pinging missing enemies or requesting help lets you alert teammates without spamming chat.
- To kill is not as important as objectives. Destroy towers after winning clashes or solo fights. Towers will offer gold, and open up the map for further objectives.
- Keep an eye on when major objectives come up (for instance, a dragon every five minutes) so you know when to plan ahead with your team to get them secured at optimal times.
- As you take objectives like Dragons, you’ll get buffs that definitely boost your power significantly. If possible, strategize with your teammates to seize these objectives.
Conclusion
Armed with all this, you are now ready to break free from the ranks of Gold and set sail for new heights on Summoner’s Rift. One may say that the climb is one hard nut to crack, but the view atop is worth every drop of sweat and tears. And there, summoner, the Platinum gates are opening. Are you ready to step through in League of Legends?
