About League of Legends
League of Legends (LoL) is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) developed by Riot Games. Since 2009, it has grown to become the most-played PC game in the world and dominates eSports viewership with peak Worlds audiences exceeding 70 million.
Major Tournaments
World Championship (Worlds)
The annual World Championship is the pinnacle of LoL competition. Teams from all regions compete for the Summoner's Cup in a month-long tournament each fall.
Mid-Season Invitational (MSI)
The second-largest international event, featuring the Spring Split champions from each major region.
Regional Leagues
| League | Region | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| LCK | Korea | Historically dominant, most Worlds titles |
| LPL | China | Largest league, highly competitive |
| LEC | Europe | Strong teams, good international results |
| LCS | North America | Popular but less successful internationally |
| Prime League | DACH | German league, pathway to LEC |
Game Format
- Format: 5v5 MOBA
- Objective: Destroy the enemy Nexus
- Lanes: Top, Mid, Bot (ADC + Support), Jungle
- Champions: 160+ playable characters
- Duration: 25-45 minutes typically
German LoL Scene
Germany has a significant LoL presence through the Prime League, the top German-language league. Organizations like SK Gaming have made their mark on European LoL history.
Key Terms
- Draft/Pick-Ban: Champion selection and banning phase
- Early Game: First 15 minutes, laning phase
- Mid Game: Rotations and teamfights
- Late Game: Decisive fights, one mistake can end the game
- Meta: Current strong strategies and champions