How to get from Gold 5 to Gold 1-2 or Plat?

Dukues·Dec 30, 2015·1 votes·185 views

Just keep doing what I am doing but better?

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magic poleDec 30, 20152 votes

I am gold 1, my other account is plat 5, though i mostly play norms.

I was gold 5 end of last season and here are some things I believe helped me climb.

improve last hitting
play cautiously so as to limit deaths
improve map awareness and check minimap as often as you can without sabotaging your last hitting and mechanics
limit the numbers of champions you play in each role. This will allow you to have some muscle memory and have the champ feel like part of you, that way you can concentrate more on macro decisions like map awareness and rotating to take/defend objectives. (this tip alone i believe could help you get to high gold)
Prioritize objectives, especially towers, over kills. Do not get greedy chasing a low HP enemy when you can instead destroy a tower.
push your advantage (things like clearing the enemy jungle and taking dragon on your way out after destroying an inhib) However, sometimes you may have to instantly back so they don't rush baron on you. Just play more games and these decisions will become easier.
Lastly, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, focus on your play, NOT your teammates' poor play. You will be paired with many bad teammates. If you whine (even mentally) about their screw ups, your individual play will suffer. Focus and what you can do to either help them or compensate for their mistakes. Strive to improve every game, and quickly analyze what you did wrong when you make a mistake, such as dying or losing the game.

To climb you will be put in games where your team is meant to lose (based on ranking). You have to win some of these games to climb, and to do so, YOU have to be the factor that pushes your less skilled team over the edge and takes the win.

good luck and remember have fun. Climbing is easier if you are having fun

DukuesDec 30, 20151 votes

Hey man thanks a lot there is a lot of good information there. I started doing a lot of those things you suggested which helped me climb from silver 2 to gold 5. I know I have to keep improving in those areas. As far as mechanics my last hitting is probably the biggest area I could improve in. Have been trying to get better at map awareness and objectives but there is always room for improvement.

The one thing I notice a ton in silver is players will push and get an inhib while the emery is aced or down 4 players, but then keep pushing instead of backing. So then the enemy team pops up and booom ace us and get baron or sometimes win. I started focusing on backing even if my team stayed. I still get stuck sticking with my team sometimes, but trying to be a better shot caller.

#7. Is finally something that got through to me, at least somewhat. I still sometimes get upset about my team, but its a lot less often. I will keep focusing on my play. I know even just doing this for roughly a month has helped me out a lot.

Anyways thanks for the advice and Happy New Year to you. Also, wish you the best on season 6!

DukuesDec 30, 20151 votes

haha not sure why #7 bold, o well.