Why do pro players put wards in the middle of the lane?

Lapis·Oct 16, 2018·4 votes·3,870 views

I generally put them in bushes and stuff, is there some benefit to putting them in a lane? I thought minions gave you enough vision there

8 Comments

MordepoolOct 16, 20186 votes

If you have a lane opponent who traditionally roams i put one down just to prevent 2v4 botlanes

KhristophorosOct 16, 20185 votes

There are certain spots where you cover several lane entrances and the minions aren't always there 100% of the time. So if you have a ward covering a few lane entrances you can track opponents really well.

Pika FoxOct 16, 20185 votes

When the enemy pushes the lane it gives vision of whats going on deeper in lane.

HommeGoujonOct 16, 20183 votes

I think it's to be able to see when the enemy goes from one side of their jungle to the other so that if you're pushing lanes you have a lot of time to react and set up something. I guess

SaezioOct 16, 20182 votes

Usually they put the wards when towers are dead or when they take an enemy tower so they have early info on lane assignments

iPooUnicornsOct 16, 20181 votes

To add to what people have already mentioned: placing a ward in around where you've lost a tower helps you keep track of enemy movements through your jungle.

ForFoxSakesOct 16, 20181 votes

Also to add you can see deeper into the lane to tell if your opponent is actually there out of normal vision or behind a wall trying to back, or if they're actually missing at which you can tell the team