The honor system in League of Legends is certainly well-meaning, but hardly an effective deterrent from negative players. Voting for your favorite player gives hardly any benefit, and most players are likely to give honor to the player with the highest KDA ra

They were hardly the original MOBA though, as Dota 2 is the true originator of the genre before its many imitators. From its roots as a Warcraft mod to its modern-day competitive scene, this game has seen just as much growth. But it's hard to tell if this original game is as good as its most successful follo

In 2009, League of Legends made a huge step into the world of MOBAs and, despite its new look and style, it quickly became one of the largest games of all-time. From the world of Esports to the casual scene, this game put Riot Games in the spotlight as they maintain this spectacular fantasy battleground and venture into new territory with Legends of Runeterra, Valorant , and even League of Legends: Wild Ri

After all, the skin saw almost a total rework of Veigar's animations, particle effects, and emotes. He has that Power Glove, this adorable launch trailer from 2014, and tons of classic video game references. He also references an obscure moment in Shakespeare's Hamlet for some rea

The item system has seen just as many dramatic changes with all sorts of items being either removed from the game or changed beyond recognition. The store is quite clean now thanks to a recent overhaul of the shop, but there are tons of items from even further back that were both incredibly dominant and hilariously usel

The only downside to Dota 2 is that it isn't the freshest and, even though it's free, finding random people to join you is much harder due to its slightly more cult-like audience. League of Legends didn't start the genre, but it proved how successful it could be. The game has expanded massively among both casual and competitive play

The streamlined UI means that there is no searching or confusion (hopefully). Even if you have never played the game before, Wild Rift makes it very easy to understand especially if you watch some streamers before jumping

This armor boost was relatively pathetic compared to the ability to restore health but definitely set the stage for powerful items like BoRK to take over the metagame. That said, its children have absolutely surpassed the power that Madred's Bloodrazer could ever achi

Any player who’s endured solo queuing is plenty familiar with what a feeder looks like. Some players either just aren’t as skilled at a powerful champion as you’d wish them to be, while others can intentionally disrupt games with no regard for your team's safety or succ

To be clear, there have absolutely been some significant upgrades in the Dota series over the years to keep up with changing technology and to make a smoother experience. The MOBA has had some fairly large overhauls, but at its core, this game is surprisingly similar in style and tone to how it originally appea

The champions of the mid lane aren’t only diverse in mechanics, but also quite diverse in terms of appearance. Besides the humanoid characters, several monsters like the gargoyle Galio and the immense Cho'Gath are much more reminiscent of the intimidating monsters of the jungle than other champi

This is likely the inspiration for this meme, showing just how affectionate some unhealthy and abrasive players can be compared to the quiet, polite, and cooperative player in the support role. They might not have the kill count of an aggressive independent mage, Arena 2V2 but make sure to show your appreciation for your diligent support play

Some fans might shake their heads at this thinking, "Nah, the PROJECT: Yasuo skin is WAY better." Those fans are also try-hards who can't break out of gold. All jokes aside, many fans do prefer this western-themed skin to Yasuo's many other, admittedly, excellent skin opti

The fact that it's still going to this day is amazing -- especially given how fervent and active the competitive scene still is. It's a living part of history that's great for all sorts of gamers who want something challenging, classic, and beautifully polis

@renton_torston digs into the Ezreal cosplay scene with their "Ace of Spades" rendition. While the attire and posture are more regal than more casual versions of Ezreal, the smirk conveys the same cocky energy felt across every iteration of the champ

As a part of the Spirit Blossom event, Riot debuted a host of themed skins including this one for Thresh. Curiously, it shows Thresh in a somewhat human form and players could chat with the arbiter of death in a LoL client mini-g

This makes it extremely entertaining for some and exceptionally frustrating for others, being a great place for independent players who love playing against a wide variety of champions. Fans have been making endless memes over the past decade of the game’s history surrounding just the tribulations lane, as well as some over the champions that call it h