Ranked Play

rootcypher1203·Jul 14, 2015·1 votes·954 views

Hello fellow summoners! I was recently introduced to this game back in March. I have has good and bad moments along the way to 30. The learning curves for a non PC gamer is pretty harsh, but I feel like I'm close to being ready for ranked play. I wanted to ask the community for some tips, and maybe some stuff I should watch out for as I prepare to start ranked play. I would also like to know how much time I have until the season ends (I think its Nov based on last season). TL:DR Tips and hints for Ranked play Thanks

9 Comments

Deep Terror NamiJul 14, 20152 votes

I think November is about right. There's a ton of warning before it ends. You should watch the LCS and high elo Twitch streams; playing with a bunch of people that also don't know what they're doing doesn't teach you a lot of things as fast as watching a pro (though playing it yourself is the only way to perfect what you saw).

rootcypher1203Jul 14, 20151 votes

Thanks guys. I will be occupying my time watching a lot of LCS games. I have been watching here and there, but haven't really studied them. I will now. Most of my runes and masteries are set, but do you make specific rune pages for each champ you have, or are the basic ap and ad enough?

Deep Terror NamiJul 14, 20152 votes

Most people will say that a basic set for each role is enough for lower tiers of play, but having an optimal page for several champions of each role will help even more of course. If you have a main that you play far more than others, you might want to look up build guides and see what the pros suggest for it.

rootcypher1203Jul 16, 20151 votes

Thanks, I think ill invest into a few pages and runes then.

Im your junglerJul 14, 20152 votes

i got some tips for you , 1st dont play ranked until you're ready ( runes , masteries , etc..) , ranked is different from normals as people really want to win and get super greedy so tip 2: focus objectives and not kills it goes ( inhabitors , baron , drag , towers ...) , 3: teamwork exp, you won your lane with 3 kills u dont just keep pushing and hope your losing lanes will catch up on their own , you push your lane go help others who are struggling so you can snowball the game and carry your team , 4: punish the enemy team on their mistakes and ward alot, 5 and last : DO NOT blame your teammates or rage that just makes things worse (im a bronze player climbing to silver these are the tips that are helping me and gl with your ranked games )

OhBoyItsaMegamanJul 14, 20152 votes

Going into ranked for the first time after a few hundred games, especially without much prior experience with PC games, pretty much guarantees that you will wind up in Bronze. Nothing wrong with that! It just means there's a lot of room for improvement. If it would bother you to have a Bronze ranking, consider holding off for a while longer until you've learned a lot more about the game. If it doesn't bother you, go for it.

Tips: ADC typically takes heal instead of ignite. And consider squeezing in as many top/jungle normals as you can. This will prepare you for games where you are a low pick and don't get one of your main roles. It will also help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of more champions so that you can play against them correctly.

rootcypher1203Jul 16, 20151 votes

I dont think bronze will hurt my pride too much, given my experience level. I have played at least 200 PVP games, and started as a top teemo(lol). I have tried most positions and am comfortable in playing any role, worst being support. I will bring heal with me next time, I usually have ignite, and flash. I have had bad luck with the lobbies lately, and am a bit on tilt, so ill wait a little to get back on track then give it a try. thanks for the tips bro