Are you passionate about new challenges and have you always wondered what the expressions “Jungle”, “Lane” or “Carry”, commonly used in the world of online video games, mean? Here is a special introductory session for anyone who wants to embark on the adventure of League of Legends, one of the most popular online video games in the world. The idea is to understand the basic mechanics of the game, the roles and responsibilities, as well as the tips to get started.
The principle of the League of Legends game
Designed by Riot Games, League of Legends, commonly known as LoL, is a fighting game from a computer, it’s online multiplayer whose main objective is to destroy the opposing team’s ‘Nexus’, a sort of energy reactor core located at the enemy base.
Each player, called a ‘summoner’, controls a champion with unique abilities. Games, generally made up of two teams of five players, take place on a map, called ‘Summoner’s Rift’. Other game modes and maps are also available to vary the pleasures.
The basics of playing League of Legends: knowing your role
One of the first things to do when you start playing League of Legends is to understand the different positions or roles that you can occupy on the map. There are five of these roles:
- THE Topplaner : located in the top lane, he is often a tough champion who can absorb a lot of damage.
- THE Midlaner : Plays in the middle of the map, usually characterized by long-range champions or assassins capable of quickly eliminating opponents.
- THE Jungle : has no assigned lane, swarms in the jungle, eliminating neutral creatures and supporting its allies by attacking enemy lanes by surprise.
- THE Botlaners, which are themselves divided into two roles: the Carry AD, champion focused on physical attacks and Support, whose role is to help the Carry AD by healing it or paralyzing enemies.
How to choose your champion?
Champions in League of Legends are divided into different classes according to their skills: tank, fighter, assassin, mage, marksman or support. It is essential to choose your champion according to the role assigned to you. If you are a top laner, for example, a tank or fighter type champion, capable of withstanding a lot of damage, would be appropriate.
The importance of team communication
It is necessary to emphasize that League of Legends is not only an individual game, it is also and above all a team game. One of the keys to success is the ability to communicate effectively with teammates. Whether it is to decide on the strategy to adopt, signal the position of an adversary or ask for help, good communication can make the difference.
The importance of game updates
Riot Games regularly releases updates for LoL. The advantage is that the game is constantly evolving and offers players new experiences. The challenge for players is to stay informed of the latest changes made to the game to adapt and remain competitive.
As you will have understood, learning League of Legends takes time and practice. It is essential to understand the basic mechanics of the game, know the different roles and champions, communicate effectively as a team and stay up to date with the latest game updates. But most importantly, remember that the ultimate goal is to have fun!
