FOTM Report: Olaf's Level 1 Dragon Solo
IntroductionYesterday, YouTube user Mesmerizing TEMPO posted up a tutorial on how to kill dragon at level 1 using Olaf. While it requires some somewhat specialized runes and waiting/using three HP...
View ArticleFOTM Report: Thoughts on Heimerdinger
Introduction Heimerdinger, long time "troll pick" champion in ranked due to his lack of escapes, low CC, and tendency to push his lane up and get ganked by junglers, has somehow risen to the top 10 win...
View ArticleHow Many Seconds After Being Damaged to be "Executed"?
Introduction: Oftentimes, (more so on ARAM), I see a lot of people wait a few seconds after taking damage, then attempt to suicide into turret for an execution. Almost half these times result in a free...
View ArticleWhich Champions are Strongest When Mastered?
Introduction: Winning in solo queue is a complex affair. There are so many variables involved outside of player control such as lag, that consistency plays a massive part in climbing the ranks.However,...
View ArticleThe Importance of Early Game Autoattacking
IntroductionEarlier today while playing on a smurf account at gold level, I found something very interesting. While marksmen players tend to understand that their main goal is to auto-attack as much as...
View ArticleFOTM Report: Thoughts on Rek'Sai - Nerfplz?
Introduction: After starting off at a fairly balanced 49% win rate the first week of release, Rek'sai has quickly garnered attention as her win rate spiked to the #1 spot at 54%. However, the question...
View ArticleSolo Queue FOTM Tier List - Dec - Patch 4.21
PRESEASON 5 - December - PATCH 4.21 FOTM TIER LIST"THE POPULAR KIDS"Preface ChatterHappy holidays everyone, and welcome to what will probably be the last FOTM Tier List ever...this year. As we close...
View ArticleFOTM Report: Taric- Season 3 Gems
Introduction: Ever since Patch 4.20, Taric's been making a comeback. Historically, Taric does very well against champions like Thresh and Blitzcrank, poorly against champions like Morgana, and fairly...
View ArticleThoughts on League of Legends As a Varsity Sport In Universities
IntroductionEver since Robert Morris University became the first university to offer scholarships to League of Legends players as a varsity sport, debate has erupted through America as to what...
View Article2015 Season 5 Start Date: Late January or Later
Kickoff SaleAs per to recent announcements, Riot will host a kickoff sale between January 22nd to January 26th to help summoners get ready for the upcoming ranked season. Accordingly, we can assume...
View ArticleRanked Season Official Start Date - January 21st!
We finally have official word on the ranked start date, it's January 21st! Check out the more official details below!Get ready for the 2015 ranked season!BY RIOT MIRROSSIt’s time to slim back down to...
View ArticleAlistar and Tristana Visual Updates!
IntroductionA few hours ago, Riot released visual updates for both Alistar and Tristana, two of our favorite (and only) completely free champions to get via YouTube for Alistar and Facebook for...
View ArticleThoughts on Removal of DFG in Patch 5.2
Introduction: Yesterday, RiotScarizard confirmed that as of Patch 5.2, Deathfire Grasp will be removed. Additionally, RiotJag put in his 2 cents (possibly a bit more) saying that their reasons for...
View ArticleOfficial Patch 5.1 Notes Released!
Introduction: Patch 5.1 is finally available for public analysis! Here's a quick summary of what to expect: Buffs: Azir, Elise, Evelynn, Hecarim, Kalista, Renekton, Skarner;Nerfs: Corki, Gnar, Janna,...
View ArticleGalio's W vs New Towers
IntroductionGalio, sporting an extremely mediocre popularity rate of 1.3% has generally been very "out of the meta" for a while now, despite still having a relatively high win rate.In Preseason 5, Riot...
View Article2015 Champion Tier List - Solo Queue - Patch 5.1 Update
SEASON 5 - PATCH 5.1SOLO QUEUE TIER LISTSEASON 5 UPDATEPreface ChatterT-minus three days until the ranked reset, and everyone's super excited to find their new champions to carry them to the peak of...
View ArticleWorld Championship for 2015 - To Be Held in Europe!
Introduction: Earlier today, Riot officially announced that the 2015 World Championship will take place back where it first began...Europe! While no official country has been named host yet, check out...
View ArticleSolo Queue FOTM Tier List - Dec - Patch 5.1
SEASON 5 - December - PATCH 5.1 FOTM TIER LIST"THE POPULAR KIDS"Preface ChatterHey everyone, it's 2 days in since Riot reset the ranked queues and while I'm sure most of you are happily grinding away,...
View ArticleWhat Did the Ranked Reset Really Do?
IntroductionAfter the Season 5 resets occurred on the 21st, everyone's been diligently grinding through their placement matches. However, after finishing their first 10, many first time restarters are...
View ArticleSivir Spellshield Bug in Patch 5.1
IntroductionEarlier today, YouTuber Jeremy GamingCurios put up a video detailing Sivir's new(?) bug in Patch 5.1. In a nutshell, it seems that during the frame that Sivir absorbs a spell with her...
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