Given its origins as a Warcraft 3 mod known as Defense of the Ancients , players might not be surprised at the game's similar vibe and mechanics to the hit Blizzard RTS. But like League of Legends , the focus is a select group of 'Heroes' — each equipped with distinct powers and playstyles — rather than a whole army or fortress to build

Role assignments are a little different compared to Summoner's Rift with 3 laners and 2 junglers compared to the 5 specialized roles in a normal League of Legends match. Additionally, Nexus Blitz only has 2 lanes so 1 player will always be going solo against an opponent. The jungle is split between the 2 lanes, with various camps filled by tougher monsters than those found on Summoner's Rift. The 2 junglers must work together to clear these camps, but will share increased EXP, gold, and buffs by doing

Janna serves as a great Support introduction to players. For instance, Q - Howling Gale knocks up enemies in its general direction, while W - Zephyr can slow a target. Meanwhile, E - Eye of the Storm gives Janna a shield that absorbs damage and increases attack damage of teammates in Janna's proximity. These skills alone make Janna great for the defensive, as well as supp

In the same matchup against Rouge, Mad Lions purposely let through Varus, who has essentially been a global perma-ban in League of Legends as of late. Mad Lions then immediately locked in Senna and Wukong as their bot lane. They smashed the Varus-led Rouge, with Matyáš "Carrzy" Orság going 2/1/7 on Senna and Norman "Kaiser" Kaiser going 3/0/6 on Wuk

If the game drags out past the 15-minute mark, both Nexuses will become giant minions and walk towards the center of the map. During Sudden Death, respawn timers are massively reduced, and killing the enemy Nexus will immediately end the match. However, the Nexuses have received upgrades and can now gain a massive HP shield, knock enemy champions back towards their base, or periodically reduce incoming dam

Whether players only want to try Nexus Blitz once or intend to spend the next month queuing up for as many matches as possible, the MOBA Game tier list mode is certainly quick and a different take on League of Legends . But in the end, its player retention during Spirit Blossom 2020 will ultimately determine if Nexus Blitz returns sooner or goes away for a much longer time ag

Nexus Blitz was an experimental game mode released during the summer of 2018 for several weeks and then briefly revived during the spring of 2019. Although Nexus Blitz was a favorite because of its short match length, data showed that playtime for the game mode dropped heavily by the end and Riot Games made the decision to pull the m

After all, it requires perfect timing and/or lots of team communication. In solo queue ranked play or even in normals, that kind of thing just isn’t likely to happen. Like Galio and Volibear, Pantheon also reveals how Riot prioritizes competitive play over average fan/player experience. The visual rework also gave him that "shiny" look, removing the weathered and worn warrior aesthetic he previously

Mad Lions' innovation in their drafts and their well balanced team fights have made them one of the premier organizations in Europe, and a model franchise that teams around the globe (mainly North America) should look up

Caitlyn might seem squishy for an ADC. After all, Caitlyn serves as the Champion with the longest range in the entire game, surpassed only by some in the late game. Either way, despite her simple skillset, Caitlyn can deal damage from afar without worrying about her saf

Leona is best played as a tank support, which means it can be difficult to accumulate gold in the game since your ADC should have priority over minion kills. Therefore, it's best to focus on getting a few essential items that give movement speed, extra HP, and resistan

Moreover, Garen perhaps boasts one of the simplest yet effective combo chains. Triggering W - Courage boosts his magic resistance and armor whenever he kills units. In addition, Q - Decisive Strike and E - Judgment serve as great combos, as Q can silence opponents while E hits multiple targets at once. Lastly, his Ult - Demacian Justice enables Garen to slam his sword down to bring divine justice to a tar

Battle Sled: A respawning sled appears in base that can be steered by the first player that climbs into it. Other allies can hitch a ride by jumping onto the sled and everyone will explode out upon colliding with terrain or an en

Annie's cute appearance becomes a terror on the battlefield when she starts burning everything around her. She has high magic burst damage and crowd control skills make her a viable mid-lane Champion for beginners. After all, her Passive can stun enemies hit with her fifth skill c

However, the community remained adamant in their love for Nexus Blitz which resulted in Riot finally bringing it back, with a few changes, until the end of Spirit Blossom 2020. For first time Nexus players or returning veterans, there are several things to keep in mind during a chaotic Nexus Blitz ma