League of Legends, also known as LoL, is a complex video game that requires micro and macro decisions to succeed. NicoThePico, former LCS coach, will share his perspectives on improving in the game and breaking into the eSports scene.
Before the public debut of League of Legends, co-founders Beck and Merrill worked on a game they called Onslaught. But they wanted to develop something more than a DOTA clone.
Learn the Game Fundamentally
League of Legends is a multiplayer video game where ten players are split into two teams and compete against each other on a map called Summoner’s Rift. Each player controls a character known as a champion. There are over 140 champions and each one has a unique playstyle and set of abilities.
During a match, players must work together to destroy enemy turrets and inhibitors. They do this by sending minions into battle, which are small units that attack nearby enemies. Players can also use items to improve the effectiveness of their champions.
To become a better League of Legends player, you must practice your skills and dedicate time to improving. You should also remove distractions and only play League when you can commit to the entire duration of a match, which usually lasts between 30 to 45 minutes. Otherwise, you may make a mistake that can cost your team the game. This is especially important when it comes to avoiding ganks and fighting enemy champions.
Practice Makes Perfect
There’s no doubt that if you want to master League of Legends, practice is key. However, many players don’t know how to effectively practice, and they end up wasting their time. Practicing the right way is essential to improving in the game, so you need to create a practice schedule and stick to it.
There are countless aspects of the game that you can practice in order to improve, such as champion combos, ability usage, CSing, and build experimenting. However, it’s important to focus on practicing primary objectives that your team can’t win without. If you focus on these, then you’ll be able to improve faster and better. You’ll also be more prepared for battling on Summoner’s Rift!
Have a Positive Mentality
When playing League of Legends it’s important to have a positive mentality, it helps you stay calm and focused and makes it easier to learn from your mistakes. It also helps you win the mental game which is a huge part of becoming good at any videogame. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, founded the theory of PMA (positive mental attitude) that focuses on the belief you can achieve your goals.
League of Legends requires strategic foresight and quick thinking to overcome challenges. Split-second decisions hone your problem-solving skills and help refine your reflexes. The teamwork required to successfully navigate laning phases and team fights encourages teamwork skills that translate into real-life settings.
Players on the League subreddit have shared how specific champions train them to have a positive mentality. queef_mixtape cited Bard as helping them stay positive in the face of adversity, vhalanx believes that playing Aurelion Sol trains players to have emotional detachment, and etheryx says that learning to survive as a hypercarry builds resilience.롤대리