It’s impossible to talk about either of these Riot Games regional Pricing without mentioning the competitive scene surrounding them. Both titles have highlighted some of the biggest events in gaming history. Few are bigger than The International — the annual world championship for Dota 2 with increasingly obscene amounts of money on the l
Maintaining a presence in the lane is one thing, but staying too long is an often fatal mistake. After chasing down an opponent and killing them, many beginners will push towers while at low health, because there is no one there to challenge them. This opens the player up to being ganked by another en
Jumping into the game for the first time can feel daunting for many players, especially those who are new to the MOBA genre. That being said, players with experience in DOTA or Heroes of the Storm won’t have an easy transition either. Simple gameplay mistakes are easily avoided, though, once the player knows the basics of Leag
The cosplay’s casual and understated qualities are emphasized by the pedestrians in the background, but their presence also heightens Ezreal’s roguish and mystical persona—almost as if the prodigious explorer briefly found his way into the world, posed for a picture, then shifted back to the Ri
Everfrost, at the start of the season, was arguably the worst mythic option for mages. Its stats were designed as a tankier alternative, replacing Hextech-GLP and Rod of Ages, but very few champs could utilize its slow, ineffective active ability. After some buffs, it’s underused but quite power
It should be obvious, but competitive gamers often need to be reminded of one simple fact: being uncooperative and aggressive towards teammates is the quickest path to defeat. Remember that the team functions as a unit and that while teammates might be on different skill levels, that’s not an excuse to be toxic towards th
Turbo Chemtank provides a balanced statline in terms of defensives, along with a fair bit of Ability Haste. This is combined with its active, Supercharged. Supercharged is similar to the Righteous Glory of old, only the user goes much faster and ignores unit collision. This item allows champions that just want to run fast, like Udyr, much more oppressive than they otherwise would
Vision wards are an incredible tool that beginners tend to avoid. They are relatively cheap to buy, easy to use, and give the player’s team a major advantage if used correctly. Vision wards serve best when hidden from view, in bushes, and in enemy territ
Draven throws his axes in a line in the target direction, dealing physical damage to all enemies hit, knocking them aside and slowing them for 2 seconds.
It’s important to note that Stand Aside has a bit of a cast time, so players will need to make sure they use this ability proactively and not reactively. This ability also acts as a knockup that other champions can capitalize off of nic
Once again, Dota 2 has absolutely seen tons of changes over the years. It’s been an incredibly popular game that kickstarted a genre that nearly every other imitator has failed at. Much of this is because the game’s base mechanics have remained dominantly the same throughout hist
Season 11 has been in swing for long enough that many players have adjusted to the new shop. However, the best items remain a mystery for some players. Using stats and data from the game at Patch 11.4, here is a collection of powerful item abilit
Due to his passive ability, Spinning Axe is the absolute bread and butter ability for this champion. The best Draven players are able to balance three axes at once when pushing waves into enemy turrets. When using the Q Ability, consider t
Beyond its large audience, the game is also one of the largest and deepest to play thanks to over a hundred champions and weekly updates that alter the game’s balance and mechanics. It’s incredibly hard to put down yet also easy to get engaged in climbing the ladder with friends or on your own every few nig
The champion has seen high-level and pro play a great deal over the years. And way back in 2013 when the skin came out, that was no exception. YouTuber LiBrizzi showcases just why people have so much fun with the champion. CW: language and excessive chair ju
One of the common factors for powerful active items is additional mobility. Mobility creep has long been a problem in League and giving an extra dash to champions who need it is one way to solve the problem. Of course, Galeforce’s active does more than simply dash; it changes the way an ADC can p
Eschewing the aviator jacket for the raiment of a king’s inner court, the costume’s blues and golds quickly signify this Ezreal’s aristocratic nature. Interestingly, the power gauntlet, rather than being ornate or bejeweled, is more mundane, as it appears similar to the armored gloves soldiers might wear— though the inconspicuous nature of Ezreal’s weapon is surely an ace up his sle
