League of Legends Positions Guide: Unveil the Secrets and Become a True Pro
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Among all the competitive esports activities in existence today, League of Legends is one of the most advanced. You did not earn this honor merely through knowing the characteristics of the different champions, but also how well you understood where your position was on the field. In this particular situation, we are going to define all the roles and all the lanes in League Of Legends, mention some of the popular champions suited for the given roles, and give recommendations on how to properly perform your role.
Introduction to Roles and Lanes in League of Legends
In League of Legends, the battlefield is divided into three main lanes and the jungle. Each player selects a specific role corresponding to one of the lanes or the jungle:
Top Lane
Jungle
Mid Lane
Bot Lane: Marksman (ADC)
Support
Understanding your role and objectives on the map is a key factor in your team's victory.
Top Lane
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Popular Champions in the Top Lane
Darius
Garen
Camille
Malphite
Fiora
Renekton
Ornn
Sett
Mordekaiser
Gwen
How to Play the Top Lane Correctly
In the top lane, how does one play: Always remember that the goals of the player in the top are: Maximize Minion Kills. – it is very essential as a top player to gain as much gold and experience through killing minions
Control of the Lane: In any given scenario, it is essential that all players clearly understand when to push or when the lane should be frozen.
Know your champion well. Players must also understand their character's advantages and disadvantages for them to succeed in top rugby games.
Interaction of the Team: Use Teleport to come help other lanes or take part in team fights.
Vision: Drop wards to prevent being ganked by the enemy jungler
Features of the Top Lane Role
Self Isolation: Most of the time they do not have any team help and are solo.
Tanks and Fighters: The majority of the big health and defensive heroes sit on this lane.
Late Game Impact: Although they are not supposed to be the focus in an early game, they can still play a great role in team fights.
Jungle
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Popular Champions in the Jungle
Lee Sin
Evelynn
Kha'Zix
Graves
Elise
Udyr
Zac
Jarvan IV
Viego
Hecarim
How to Play the Jungle Correctly
Farming Routes: Identify the best one or two rotation routes for juggling.
Ganks: A side attack to the opponent can be launched with help from allies on the lanes.
Keeping Objectives’ Control: Follow the times of when the Dragons spawn, Rift Herald, and Baron Nashor.
Keeping Vision: Place wards and be controlling vision in the jungle.
Communication: Make use of the actions of the team to successfully gank and capture the objectives.
Features of the Jungler Role
Mobility: The ability to move quickly around the map.
Influence on All Lanes: The ability to help all lanes as they are needed.
Macro Play: Comprehension of the broad field map and planning.
Mid Lane
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Popular Champions in the Mid Lane
Zed
Ahri
Yasuo
LeBlanc
Syndra
Viktor
Kassadin
Talon
Akali
Orianna
How to Play the Mid Lane Correctly
Pressure the opposite lane by utilizing the advantages of your champion.
Once you clear one wave of minions, assist other lanes.
Get the wards into the river ways.
Make an effort to kill minions, and also, make an attempt to kill the enemy yourself.
Use Summoners effectively, Teleport and Flash.
Features of the Mid Laner Role
Considerable Damage: The majority of mid laners inflict considerable magic or physical damage.
Versatility: Possesses the capacity to change into any form depending on the situation.
Crucial Position in Team Fights: Most of the time, they are the first to start or the ones who are causing the most damage.
Bot Lane: Marksman (ADC)
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Popular Champions as ADC
Jinx
Caitlyn
Ezreal
Kai'Sa
Ashe
Miss Fortune
Jhin
Tristana
Vayne
Samira
How to Play the Marksman Role Correctly
Invest gold to buy important items in the future.
Try to position correctly so that you don’t get hit by an enemy's ability.
Try to interact with Support to have good trades and secure kills.
Always remember the purpose of the game and your role in it: to kill the enemies.
Look out for possible engagements from junglers and roaming mid-laners.
Features of the Marksman Role
Item Dependency: Effectiveness increases greatly with items.
Sustained Damage: This is the main source of DPS (Damage Per Second) in the team.
Vulnerability: Need protection from allies due to low health reserves.
Support
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Popular Champions as Support
Thresh
Leona
Nami
Lulu
Yuumi
Blitzcrank
Morgana
Rakan
Soraka
Braum
How to Play the Support Role Correctly
Protect and Assist the ADC: Allow the marksman to farm and protect him out in the field.
Vision Control: Ward both strategically and offensively, be the one to destroy wards too.
Initiation and Crowd Control: It is important to initiate fights or simply save the ally by using abilities.
Resource Allocation: Do not farm which is ADC’s responsibility but rather assists and control.
Communication: Act in unison with the rest of the team; it is crucial at the pivotal moments of a match.
Features of the Support Role
The Entire Team Maximization: Abilities are made for allies to be stronger and the enemies to be weaker.
Map Control: Taking responsibility in the minimap to provide the view and looking out for the enemy.
Weak Gold Dependency: Even with such little resources, one is effective.
Conclusion
In the game League of Legends selecting the right role and grasping it is key to success in the game. Bottom line, learn the champions around the lanes, focus on perfecting certain skills and strategizing and eventually, you will step-up your game.
