Headhunter Master Yi Stalks the Jungle on Summoner’s Rift! Posted by NeeksNaman on Fri, 2012-02-03 18:55
Summoners!
Any League of Legends player will tell you that sometimes the jungle on Summoner’s Rift can be a dangerous place. In addition to all of those wolves and lizards and golems, if you’re not careful you might run into something like this lurking out there in the trees!
Watch or Play in Go4LoL this Weekend, ESL Major Series Playoffs Kick Off Posted by Average Gatsby on Fri, 2012-02-03 18:12
Sign up or Watch Go4LoL in Europe and North America
Sunday means another Go4LoL for Europe West, Europe Nordic & East, and North America. Each week, hundreds of teams, from completely unknown teams to Challenger Circuit Champions like FnaticRaidCall and Moscow Five, battle it out in best-of-one matches for $200. At the end of each month, the top teams from each week compete in a monthly final for an additional $500. Head on over to ESL.tv to watch, or sign up at the ESL or NESL website. Match start times are listed below:
- EU West – Sunday, February 5th at 5 AM Pacific Time
- EU Nordic & East – Sunday, February 5th at 6 AM Pacific Time
- North America – Sunday, February 5th at 12 PM Pacific Time
EU Power Rankings Posted by Average Gatsby on Thu, 2012-02-02 16:42
Welcome to the EU edition of Power Rankings, presented by Average Gatsby. I’ve made a number of tweaks based on the feedback we received from the first North American issue.
Navigating the EU competitive scene is tough to say the least. Most teams are run by organizations rather than players, so a team with circuit points may have a completely different line up now than when they won the circuit points. Teams change roster or organizations seemingly on a weekly basis. Europe has had fewer opportunities to gain circuit points in the preseason than North America. Finally, top European teams compete against each other constantly, no matter how large or small the prize pool is.
As a result, I’ll be adding in some teams that have not qualified for any circuit points but have achieved stand-out performances in tournaments and Prized Events where other circuit teams have participated. However, as always, live event performance at Challenger Circuit events are weighted higher than any online event. After all, online events alone will not get a team to the Season Two Championship.
The New Bots Have Arrived! Posted by rjcombo on Wed, 2012-02-01 15:03
Summoners!
The latest update to our Co-op vs. AI game mode has arrived on both Summner’s Rift and Dominion, bringing with it a vast number of new bots! With 40 bots in total, you’ll now find yourself facing down a wide variety of new enemy teams in your cooperative matchups. And what’s more, these new AI opponents sport a host of new features including improved map awareness, teamwork, and the ability to use skill shots and activatable items!
Whether you’re trying out a new champion, testing a fresh build, or experimenting with some new tactics, these new bots are sure to provide you with an excellent training ground to hone your skills!
View the full roster and learn more about this new generation of bots here!
Champion Spotlight: Ziggs, the Hexplosives Expert Posted by Phreak on Tue, 2012-01-31 19:06
Welcome to the Ziggs Champion Spotlight, summoners! Ziggs is a blast to play, full of neat tricks and some serious damage output. Whether you’re exploding enemies from afar or just telling them “no” when they try to escape, Ziggs is sure to delight the pyromaniac inside you. If you’re looking for an explosive new mage, take a look at the Ziggs Champion Spotlight!
New Items: Locket of the Iron Solari and Remade Aura Items Posted by ByronicHero on Mon, 2012-01-30 18:27
Summoners!
In the next patch you’ll be seeing a new aura item making its way into the item shop on the Fields of Justice alongside with a couple of remakes for old classics. In addition to a new spin on Emblem of Valor and Stark’s Fervor, you’ll now have the option to purchase the Locket of the Iron Solari to round out your arsenal. These remade aura items, along with the new one, should bring you more options throughout the early and mid game.
The Item Formerly Known as Stark’s Fervor
The base stats of Stark’s Fervor grant a substantial Attack Speed bonus, a stat that primarily benefits a team’s Attack Damage carry. In addition to its base stats, however, Stark’s Fervor also grants additional Attack Speed and Lifesteal as an aura. And while these stats are shared to the rest of the team, the primary beneficiary is still the Attack Damage carry.
Ziggs Patch Preview: Gameplay Changes Posted by Phreak on Fri, 2012-01-27 17:38
Welcome to the Ziggs Patch Preview, summoners! In the Patch Preview, we’ll be looking into gameplay changes for existing champions, items, and other gameplay, as opposed to information about Ziggs himself. In this episode, we’ll be talking about changes to the critical strike mastery, Jax, and Lee Sin. For more information about these updates, take a look at the video!
Ziggs, the Hexplosives Expert Revealed Posted by NeeksNaman on Fri, 2012-01-27 16:36
Greetings Summoners!
Sometimes, you want to go a little crazy. Sometimes, you want to throw caution to the wind. And sometimes, you want to blow stuff up just to watch it explode. If you agree with any of the previous statements, we should have a conversation about Ziggs, the Hexplosive Expert.
The first thing you’ll notice about Ziggs is that he doesn’t get anything for free – it requires a strong throwing arm and keen aim to get the most out of him, trading safety and caution for massive damage opportunities and insane poke. Ziggs bounces – a new skill shot paradigm – bombs along the ground at his foes and blasts them to smithereens, providing he can predict his enemy’s movements effectively.
What to Watch: The Kings of Europe Tournament is Under Way, and Go4LoL on Two Continents Posted by Average Gatsby on Fri, 2012-01-27 15:49
The Kings of Europe Tournament is On
The Kings of Europe Tournament, an invitational featuring some of Europe’s top teams, is currently underway. French casters Chips & Noi and English casters Deman and Jatt will be bringing the action to you live. Watch Europe’s best battle it out this weekend at ogaming.tv. Find the full schedule listed below:
An Interview with Voyboy Posted by Average Gatsby on Thu, 2012-01-26 19:47
Name: Joe “Voyboy” Esfahani
Team: Dignitas
Position: Top Lane
Recent Accomplishments:1st player to reach 2k ELO Season 2, 3rd Place IntelEM Kiev
Favorite Champions: Akali, Renekton, Ezreal
Introduction:
Voyboy is the youngest player among the Dignitas five As a result he has the additional challenge of balancing his education with his burgeoning professional gaming career. He has been with the group since they formed under the “Rock Solid” moniker during season one. He recently graced us with an interview.