League of Legends

LoL first look

League of Legends is a MOBA from Riot Games. This page covers how a normal session feels on five-lane-role matches decided by vision, waves, and objectives.

IGN artwork for League of Legends

How a session starts

Open with one job, not five. League of Legends punishes players who sprint into vision before they know the route.

Vanguard and live patches change the feel of a night. Keep the first hour simple: spawn, learn one loop, leave with something useful.

What to watch on the map

Wave states and dragon timing decide most early deaths. Mark those spots before you chase a fight.

The map is built around five-lane-role matches decided by vision, waves, and objectives. If you cannot name the next extract or safe room, you are not ready to third-party.

A simple close

End the session when the loop is clean. One good run around roams beats three messy wipes.

Write down what failed. LoL repeats the same mistake until you change the plan.

When you finish this checklist, you can also explore these notes.