Squadcast #31: Sunset Seasonal Strategies
The Squad shares their strategies for this sunset seasonal, and what they expect during the Open Rounds.
Mastering Runeterra
January 27, 2023
Recommended Seasonal Decks and Lineups
As the sun sets on Seasonals, Sirturmund shares five lineups to end an era with!
Sirturmund
January 27, 2023
The LoR Lineups Triangle: Meta Analysis for the Seasonal Tournament
Yang breaks down the LoR Tournament meta into three groups (Aggro, Shurima, and Slow), explaining what beats what, and pointing out outliers and exceptions.
Yangzera
January 24, 2023
Monday LoR Meta Report, Jan 23
Are you looking for the best decks in the LoR meta? Leer takes a deep dive into the data to show you what decks you should play and prepare to face!
Leer
January 23, 2023
The MaRu Podcast #94: Is 2023 LoR’s Make-or-Break Year?
Jae & Bae chat about how crucial 2023 will be for Legends of Runeterra, and Bae’s current favorite decks for climbing the LoR ladder.
Mastering Runeterra
January 22, 2023
Squadcast #30: Mistakes, Mysteries, and MaRu $1000 January Open!
RubinZoo’s interview with Alanzq, IAmWalrus’s thread on the MMR system, and what the Squad plans to bring to the MaRu $1K Open today!
Mastering Runeterra
January 21, 2023
Champ Choices: Taliyah Ziggs
Curious Journey Seasonal Champ Prodigy shares tips and insights for one of his favorite decks, which he won Seasonals with: Taliyah Ziggs.
Prodigy
January 21, 2023
By the Numbers – Best LoR Decks, Jan 20
The more things change, the more they stay the same: evolved and adapted, Aatrox Kayn may end the World Ender season exactly where it started: at the top of the food chain.
Herko Kerghans
January 20, 2023
Runeterra Meta Report, Episode Eight: Disc Doesn’t Do
DarwinTheory runs through the numbers and determines that Sun Disc is, in fact, still dry of LP gains…. or is it?
Mastering Runeterra
January 19, 2023
Recommended LoR Tournament and Gauntlet Decks
Last Chance Gauntlet, $1,000 MaRu Open, Seasonals… there’s no shortage of high-stakes LoR Tournaments in the coming days. Here are Sirturmund’s and Monte’s recommended decks & lineups!
Sirturmund
January 19, 2023
Countering the LoR Meta Decks, January 18
Seasoned brewer 4LW shares five decks to counter the LoR meta: Seraphine TF, Karma Yi & Karma Ezreal, Kat Jinx, and Squirrel Akshan!
4LW
January 18, 2023
Sat, January 21st: $1000 Mastering Runeterra Open!
December’s MaRu Open was a success, with the LoR community contributing more than 50% of the $2,188 prize pool. The next MaRu Open will take place next Saturday – and we’ll be doing these all year!
Jason Fleurant
January 17, 2023
Monday LoR Meta Report, Jan 16
Are you looking for the best decks in the LoR meta? Leer takes a deep dive into the data to show you what decks you should play and prepare to face!
Leer
January 16, 2023
The Evolution of Runeterran Champions in Legends of Runeterra
Runeterran Champions changed the idea behind LoR regions: each of these Champs has, for deckbuilding purposes, their own mini-region. Monte explores how Riot has progressively expanded this concept from Jhin’s restrictive design, to Kayn’s and Varus’ flexible approach.
MonteXristo
January 15, 2023
MaRu Podcast #93: Riot’s RubinZoo on LoR Organized Play, Part One
Jae and Bae chat with RubinZoo about the new system for LoR’s competitive play, which Rubin has been working on since last year.
Mastering Runeterra
January 14, 2023
Sunburn – A Katarina Leona Deck Guide
… and now the circle is complete. For his first MaRu article Trinathan presents his creation, which is burning down the LoR Ladder: Katarina Leona, aka Sunburn.
Trinathan
January 13, 2023
Squadcast #29: Hotfixes, New LoR Meta, and Sentinels 2v2
Hotfixes, the new meta, and the Sentinels $1,850 two-versus-two League!
Mastering Runeterra
January 12, 2023
Bone Club Rules – A Freljord Darius Deck Guide
If this is your first rodeo at Bone Club, you *have* to read this guide: Freljord Darius Overwhelm, unleashed and explained by the Aspect of Overwhelm himself: RickoRex!
RickoRex
January 12, 2023
By the Numbers – Best LoR Decks, Jan 10
With Aatrox and Bandle Bar ruthlessly nerfed, Jinx Lulu and FtR surge upwards – followed close by new contenders like Norra Veigar, Bone Club Darius, and Katarina Leona.
Herko Kerghans
January 10, 2023
Learning LoR: Resource Management
There are three main resources in LoR: Mana, Cards and Health. How you manage them is the key to victory, as Yangzera explains in this strategy guide.
Yangzera
January 9, 2023
Hallowed Attacks and Harrowing Combos – A Katarina Gwen Deck Guide
Red Gwen has been a LoR staple since it was discovered by the end of Forces from Beyond. Scissorsbox refreshes his guide for this very relevant powerhouse, updating cards, tips, and matchups.
Scissorsbox
January 7, 2023
LoR Gauntlet Decks: Call of the Mountain!
It’s Targon’s time! For two weeks, Gauntlets focus on decks with cards released up to, and during, Call of the Mountain – Sirturmund shares a dozen Gauntlet decks and four lineups, for fun and Prime Glory!
Sirturmund
January 6, 2023
Iii’m Gwizz!! – A Gwen Fizz Deck Guide
After helping the Red Pups take down the Aegis final, Card Gamer shares his team’s shiny new, Aatrox-smashing hotness: Gwen Fizz!!
Card Gamer
January 5, 2023
Countering the Runeterra Meta #2
Seasoned brewer 4LW shares builds and tips for five decks to counter the current meta: Elise Trundle, RickoRex’s Bone Club Darius, Zed Gwen, good ol’ Soraka TK, and RPG’s Gwen Fizz.
4LW
January 4, 2023
Fear Their Return: A Tryndamere Trundle Deck Guide
Bash Brothers be back! With a revamped ramp, Trundle and Tryndamere trounce any Bar in sight while trading blows with that meta-mashing monstrosity, Aatrox.
GeneralSchwartz
January 4, 2023
By the Numbers – Best LoR Decks, Jan 3
Best decks to start 2023 with!
Herko Kerghans
January 3, 2023
Reject Regions Embrace Darkin – An Aatrox Kayn Deck Guide
If you enjoy board-based brews, are tired of bricking with Aatrox Demacia (but still want easy LP!), or just want to reject Regions and embrace the Darkin side, Aatrox Kayn is a great deck to add to your arsenal.
Card Gamer
January 3, 2023
Legends of Runeterra Decks – Monday Meta Report, January 2
Are you looking for the most powerful Legends of Runeterra decks? Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play!
Leer
January 2, 2023
By the Numbers – Best LoR Decks, Friday 30
And thus the LoR year ends: with a self-restrained, reluctant tyrant, and quite the diverse meta underneath.
Herko Kerghans
December 30, 2022
Mental Toughness: The Game Outside the Game
On resilience, self-control, and grinding ourselves to greatness by silencing that little nagging voice that whispers, “You can’t.”
Jason Fleurant
December 29, 2022
Ephemeral Onslaught – A Zed Hecarim Deck Guide
Old as Beta, Zed Hecarim is an aggressive combo deck that creates wide Ephemeral boards to threaten huge damage, and that with buffs and added support has become a very viable deck for climbing to Masters.
Scissorsbox
December 28, 2022
By the Numbers – Best LoR Decks, Tuesday 27
Twenty-two best decks in Runeterra, according to the latest data!
Herko Kerghans
December 27, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Dec 26
Leer dives into the data to show you what World Ender decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
December 26, 2022
By the Numbers – Best LoR Decks, Friday 23
Although the top of the meta remains settled, still waters run deep: nearly a dozen fringe decks have emerged, eager to contest the rule of the Big Three.
Herko Kerghans
December 23, 2022
Countering the Runeterra Meta
Seasonal Champion and seasoned brewer 4LW shares four (aggressive!) decks to challenge the current top dogs of the Runeterra ladder.
4LW
December 21, 2022
Setting the Bar – A Bandle City Ezreal Seraphine Deck Guide
Seraphine’s tour reaches Bandle City! Yangzera shares insights for the deck he brought to the Worlds Qualifiers, which is quite well positioned in the World Ender meta.
Yangzera
December 21, 2022
World Ending Birds with Weapons – An Aatrox Vayne Quinn Deck Guide
Demacian birds with frikkin’ Darkin weapons! Card Gamer breaks down one of the current best LoR decks: Aatrox Vayne Quinn.
Card Gamer
December 20, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Dec 19
Leer dives into the data to show you what World Ender decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
December 19, 2022
By the Numbers – Best LoR Decks, Sunday 18
Atrox Quinn Vayne cements its position as the current best deck in Runeterra, with Bandle Bar, Red Gwen & Draven Jinx trailing close behind – and both Ryze and Kayle showing up with promising decks!
Herko Kerghans
December 18, 2022
Flipping Hands Face Up – A LoR Hand-reading Guide
We can’t change fate… but the best players can see it. How? Hand-tracking and hand-reading, as Yangzera shares in this article.
Yangzera
December 17, 2022
By the Numbers – Best LoR Decks, by the Latest Data
Aatrox Quinn Vayne emerges as the strongest Aatrox version, while Bandle Bar, Crimson Gwen and Draven Jinx complete the four forerunners of the post-hotfix meta.
Herko Kerghans
December 16, 2022
Tournament Tech – Recommended Tournament Decks & Lineups
Sirturmund shares three post-hotfix Tournament lineups, plus breaks down Dudu de Nunu’s winning lineup from Runescola Open #254.
Sirturmund
December 15, 2022
Early Birds – Best LoR Decks, 24hs After the Hotfix
With roughly 24hs of data after Tuesday’s hotfix, these are the early forerunners in the LoR ladder!
Herko Kerghans
December 14, 2022
By the Numbers – Best LoR Meta and Off-Meta Decks
Aatrox’s Irony: trying to end the World with a bang… only to find out that Ziggs’ boom is just, well, bigger.
Herko Kerghans
December 13, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Dec 12
Leer dives into the data to show you what World Ender decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
December 12, 2022
$1000 Tournament Sat Dec 17th!
The Masteringruneterra Championship Series is back! This weekend’s $1000 tournament is the first step.
Jason Fleurant
December 11, 2022
By the Numbers – Best LoR Meta and Off-Meta Decks
Ziggs Acolytes smashes into the LoR meta, in a violent rock-paper-scissors triangle with Aatrox and Strong Jinx.
Herko Kerghans
December 11, 2022
Monte & Leer’s World Ender Meta Voyage
Monte & Leer take Ziggs Acolytes, Teemo Zoe, Taliyah Malphite, Taliyah Ziggs IO, and Leona Zoe for a spin in the LoR ladder!
MonteXristo
December 11, 2022
What a Wonderful Worlds – Championship Decks Performance, and Their Impact on Ladder
Leer breaks down the Worlds meta, and how Championship decks are affecting the LoR ladder meta.
Leer
December 10, 2022
By the Numbers – Best LoR Decks, 40hs into World Ender
With roughly 40 hours of data, Aatrox and Champions’ Strength are the main forces pounding the early World Ender meta into shape.
Herko Kerghans
December 9, 2022
Strongest New Decks, 24hs Into World Ender
With 24hs of data, these are the early best-performing decks from the World Ender expansion!
Herko Kerghans
December 8, 2022
LoR World Championship – Meet the Competitors
ImpetuousPanda shares bios, stats and stories from the best LoR players in the world, as they ready to battle for the 2022 World Champion title.
ImpetuousPanda
December 8, 2022
LoR World Championship – All Competitors’ Decks
These are all the decks that the World Championship competitors will bring to the fray.
Mastering Runeterra
December 7, 2022
The End is Near: New Aatrox Decks
Ready to Assimilate? Yang shares his World-ending Aatrox decks to try on Day One!
Yangzera
December 7, 2022
Something Old, Something New: Old Champs with new World Ender Cards!
World Ender Champs are cool, but what about mixing Old Champs with new toys? Shadawx shares seven decks with Poros, Overwhelm, Ephemerals, Acolytes, and more!
Shadawx
December 7, 2022
New Kayle Decks to Try on Day One
For his first MaRu article, Seasonal Champion 4LW shares new Kayle decks to try on Patch Day!
4LW
December 7, 2022
Ryzing to the Challenge: All Around Runeterra with Ryze
GeneralSchwartz joins Ryze on a trek all across Runeterra: Rune Mage decks for every region!
GeneralSchwartz
December 7, 2022
How to Set Up Forks in LoR
In Chess, a fork is when a single piece simultaneously attacks two or more pieces. Card Gamer explores forks in LoR, and how to set up multiple concurrent threats.
Card Gamer
December 6, 2022
Like a Champ: How to Evaluate New LoR Cards
MajiinBae shares how he evaluates new cards: comparing with existing cards, finding floors, and checking for synergies.
MajiinBae
December 6, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Dec 05
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
December 5, 2022
RNG in Runeterra: The Good, the Bad, and the Meme
For his first MaRu article, SantaTCG looks back at his preparation and participation in the Regional Worlds Qualifiers, reflecting on the role of RNG in LoR and how to improve the frustrating bits.
SantaTCG
December 4, 2022
The Ability to Learn
What makes great players great? What makes them able to win more, or adapt better than the rest of us?
Jason Fleurant
December 3, 2022
By the Numbers – Current Best LoR Decks, Last Push Edition
Best decks for a last-push climb!
Herko Kerghans
December 2, 2022
Lulu and Rockets – A Jinx Lulu LoR Deck Guide
After taking it to the front page of the AM Leaderboard, ThChEm breaks down his favorite deck this season: Jinx Lulu!
ThChEm
December 1, 2022
Shiny New Deck Builder, Up and Running!
Our brand-new deck builder, with all the new World Ender cards, is up and running!
Mastering Runeterra
November 30, 2022
Yang Sez: All New Cards, Rated and Commented!
Yangzera shares his thoughts and ratings about all the new World Ender cards!
Yangzera
November 30, 2022
By the Numbers – Current Best LoR Decks, Nov 29
The strongest LoR ladder decks, according to the latest data!
Herko Kerghans
November 29, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Nov 28
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
November 28, 2022
Fishbone Unleashed: A Jinx Spirits Unleashed LoR Deck Guide
Sensei TealRed’s latest brainchild is a solid deck with a unique playstyle, and a *blast* to play.
GeneralSchwartz
November 26, 2022
By the Numbers – Current Best LoR Decks, Nov 25
Jinx Lulu climbs to the top of the WR charts among meta decks, while Kat Gwen, Kayn Vayne and Teemo Zoe cement themselves as the strongest decks overall.
Herko Kerghans
November 25, 2022
Kayn and Vayne Bring the Pain – A LoR Deck Guide
Vayne joins Kayn’s Cultists – and, together, they are positioned as one of the strongest decks in Runeterra right now!
PakiInPyjamas
November 24, 2022
Sirturmund’s & Monte’s LoR Gauntlet Decks: Rising Tides!
From today, and for the next two weeks, Gauntlets sail back to Rising Tides. Sirturmund and Monte share a dozen Gauntlet decks and lineups, for fun or Prime Glory!
Sirturmund
November 24, 2022
Sirturmund’s & Monte’s Gauntlet Decks – Foundations Edition
Sirturmund and Monte jump into the Timewinder machine to recommend three lineups, plus a dozen extra decks, for the Foundations Gauntlets!
Sirturmund
November 24, 2022
Trickster Never Loses – A Teemo Zoe Elusives LoR Deck Guide
“Let’s buff some Elusives and punch face” never gets old in LoR – sometimes with terrific effects. Leer breaks down the latest iteration of the idea: Teemo Zoe.
Leer
November 23, 2022
Return of the Queen – A Refresher on Draven Jinx Discard Aggro
During LoR’s first year, Draven Jinx was always around, ready to pounce on greedy decks. Nerfs and meta shifts pushed Discard Aggro to the sides, but Jinx’s recent buff has returned everybody’s favorite rocketeer and axe spinner to the fray!
Card Gamer
November 23, 2022
By the Numbers – Current Best LoR Decks, Nov 22
Kat Gwen became the most popular choice during the Regional Worlds Qualifiers – and its ladder performance suggests it may be the best deck until Domination ends.
Herko Kerghans
November 22, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Nov 21
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
November 21, 2022
Arclight Seraphine Skin GIVEAWAY!
Create a free account on Masteringruneterra.com and you will be entered to win one of forty Arclight Seraphine Skins on Nov 30th!
Mastering Runeterra
November 20, 2022
Luck 101: How to Turn Luck into Skill
Woke shares tips about managing the factor we card gamers love to hate: RNG.
Woke
November 19, 2022
By the Numbers – Current Best LoR Decks, Nov 18
As we traverse this patch’s second week, the LoR meta starts to settle – yet we still have to find out what the best LoR players have been brewing, and will unleash in Worlds this weekend.
Herko Kerghans
November 18, 2022
LoR Regional Worlds Qualifiers: Top Ten AM Players to Watch
These are Boulevard’s top ten Americas players to watch in the upcoming Legends of Runeterra Regional Worlds Qualifiers.
Boulevard
November 17, 2022
On Harps and Harpies – A Vayne Quinn LoR Deck Guide
Unfettered by the nerfs, Quinn Vayne remains among the strongest LoR decks. Scissorsbox shares insights on how to Tumble with Harps and Harpies.
Scissorsbox
November 16, 2022
By the Numbers – Twenty-Two Best LoR Decks, Nov 15
Our current meta keeps thus far looking grand: no overly powered champion, old buffed decks coming back, and all Top Dogs having strong counters.
Herko Kerghans
November 15, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Anniversary Edition
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
November 14, 2022
Monte & Leer’s Worlds Meta Voyage
All sorts of decks, new and old, are popping up – Monte & Leer take Zoe Teemo, Ornn Udyr, Viktor Lee Sin, Lulu Jinx and Teemo Norra for spin, to check how they feel in this brand-new meta.
MonteXristo
November 13, 2022
By the Numbers – Current Twenty-Eight Best LoR Decks, Nov 13
The recent patch seems thus far wonderful: old staples like Taliyah Ziggs or Annie decks join Draven Jinx in their return to Runeterra, while Vayne and Seraphine remain playable without being everywhere.
Herko Kerghans
November 13, 2022
How are Vayne and Seraphine Doing Post-Patch?
Most of the recent nerfs were aimed at Vayne and Seraphine – how harshly were these two Champs struck, and how are their decks performing post-patch?
Mastering Runeterra
November 12, 2022
Six Best Norra Decks from LoR Patch 3.19.0
Patch 3.19.0 has returned Norra to the spotlight, with (thus far) six different Norra decks doing from good to great – and with one of them in particular, Elise Norra, currently among the best LoR decks out there.
Mastering Runeterra
November 12, 2022
Current Twenty-One Best LoR Decks, 40hs into Patch 3.19.0
The current best decks in Runeterra, with 40hs of data from Patch 3.19.0!
Herko Kerghans
November 11, 2022
Strongest LoR Decks, 24hs Into Patch 3.19.0
With 24hs of data, these are the early best-performing decks from Patch 3.19.0!
Herko Kerghans
November 10, 2022
The Goodbye Seraphine Patch is Here – And Here Are Some New & Improved LoR Decks!
Five decks to try with buffed cards from Legends of Runeterra’s patch 3.19.0: Taliyah’s Row, Jax Ornn, Ashe Fiora, Paparo the Great, and Draven Jinx!
Shadawx
November 9, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Nov 07
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
November 7, 2022
By the Numbers – Twenty Best Meta and Off-Meta LoR Decks, Nov 04
Best decks to end this patch cyle with!
Herko Kerghans
November 4, 2022
Sivir Akshan Demacia ReEquipped – A Deck Guide Redux for a Post-Darkin World
Card Gamer pours heart and soul into a love letter to the deck that defines his Runeterra journey: Sivir Akshan Demacia.
Card Gamer
November 3, 2022
They Can Stall Their Fate, but Cannot Deny It — A Varus Pantheon LoR Deck Guide
Varus Pantheon is a solid Ladder option, and one of the most powerful decks in Tournaments. Leer shares why!
Leer
November 2, 2022
By the Numbers – Twenty-Two Meta and Off-Meta LoR Decks, Nov 01
Relentless return: Scouts are back into the fray!
Herko Kerghans
November 1, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Oct 31
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
October 31, 2022
Stairway to Tiebreakers – A LoR Laddering Guide
World Competitor Mtuck shares how he approaches climbing the LoR ladder to secure 7:2 tiebreakers for nearly every Seasonal.
Matthew Tuckson
October 30, 2022
Tumble and Strike – A Vayne Fiora LoR Deck Guide
While Seraphine has stolen all of Zaun’s spotlights, there’s another Champion pair quietly putting Zaunite tricks to good use: Fiora Vayne.
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October 28, 2022
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