
Squadcast #31: Sunset Seasonal Strategies
The Squad shares their strategies for this sunset seasonal, and what they expect during the Open Rounds.
The Squad shares their strategies for this sunset seasonal, and what they expect during the Open Rounds.
As the sun sets on Seasonals, Sirturmund shares five lineups to end an era with!
Yang breaks down the LoR Tournament meta into three groups (Aggro, Shurima, and Slow), explaining what beats what, and pointing out outliers and exceptions.
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!
Jae & Bae chat about how crucial 2023 will be for Legends of Runeterra, and Bae’s current favorite decks for climbing the LoR ladder.
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!
Curious Journey Seasonal Champ Prodigy shares tips and insights for one of his favorite decks, which he won Seasonals with: Taliyah Ziggs.
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.
DarwinTheory runs through the numbers and determines that Sun Disc is, in fact, still dry of LP gains…. or is it?
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!
Seasoned brewer 4LW shares five decks to counter the LoR meta: Seraphine TF, Karma Yi & Karma Ezreal, Kat Jinx, and Squirrel Akshan!
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!
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!
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.
Jae and Bae chat with RubinZoo about the new system for LoR’s competitive play, which Rubin has been working on since last year.
… 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.
Hotfixes, the new meta, and the Sentinels $1,850 two-versus-two League!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
After helping the Red Pups take down the Aegis final, Card Gamer shares his team’s shiny new, Aatrox-smashing hotness: Gwen Fizz!!
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.
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.
Best decks to start 2023 with!
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.
Are you looking for the most powerful Legends of Runeterra decks? Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play!
And thus the LoR year ends: with a self-restrained, reluctant tyrant, and quite the diverse meta underneath.
On resilience, self-control, and grinding ourselves to greatness by silencing that little nagging voice that whispers, “You can’t.”
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.
Twenty-two best decks in Runeterra, according to the latest data!
Leer dives into the data to show you what World Ender decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
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.
Seasonal Champion and seasoned brewer 4LW shares four (aggressive!) decks to challenge the current top dogs of the Runeterra ladder.
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.
Demacian birds with frikkin’ Darkin weapons! Card Gamer breaks down one of the current best LoR decks: Aatrox Vayne Quinn.
Leer dives into the data to show you what World Ender decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
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!
We can’t change fate… but the best players can see it. How? Hand-tracking and hand-reading, as Yangzera shares in this article.
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.
Sirturmund shares three post-hotfix Tournament lineups, plus breaks down Dudu de Nunu’s winning lineup from Runescola Open #254.
With roughly 24hs of data after Tuesday’s hotfix, these are the early forerunners in the LoR ladder!
Aatrox’s Irony: trying to end the World with a bang… only to find out that Ziggs’ boom is just, well, bigger.
Leer dives into the data to show you what World Ender decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
The Masteringruneterra Championship Series is back! This weekend’s $1000 tournament is the first step.
Ziggs Acolytes smashes into the LoR meta, in a violent rock-paper-scissors triangle with Aatrox and Strong Jinx.
Monte & Leer take Ziggs Acolytes, Teemo Zoe, Taliyah Malphite, Taliyah Ziggs IO, and Leona Zoe for a spin in the LoR ladder!
Leer breaks down the Worlds meta, and how Championship decks are affecting the LoR ladder meta.
With roughly 40 hours of data, Aatrox and Champions’ Strength are the main forces pounding the early World Ender meta into shape.
With 24hs of data, these are the early best-performing decks from the World Ender expansion!
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.
These are all the decks that the World Championship competitors will bring to the fray.
Ready to Assimilate? Yang shares his World-ending Aatrox decks to try on Day One!
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!
For his first MaRu article, Seasonal Champion 4LW shares new Kayle decks to try on Patch Day!
GeneralSchwartz joins Ryze on a trek all across Runeterra: Rune Mage decks for every region!
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.
MajiinBae shares how he evaluates new cards: comparing with existing cards, finding floors, and checking for synergies.
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
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.
What makes great players great? What makes them able to win more, or adapt better than the rest of us?
Best decks for a last-push climb!
After taking it to the front page of the AM Leaderboard, ThChEm breaks down his favorite deck this season: Jinx Lulu!
Our brand-new deck builder, with all the new World Ender cards, is up and running!
Yangzera shares his thoughts and ratings about all the new World Ender cards!
The strongest LoR ladder decks, according to the latest data!
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Sensei TealRed’s latest brainchild is a solid deck with a unique playstyle, and a *blast* to play.
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.
Vayne joins Kayn’s Cultists – and, together, they are positioned as one of the strongest decks in Runeterra right now!
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 and Monte jump into the Timewinder machine to recommend three lineups, plus a dozen extra decks, for the Foundations Gauntlets!
“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.
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!
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.
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Create a free account on Masteringruneterra.com and you will be entered to win one of forty Arclight Seraphine Skins on Nov 30th!
Woke shares tips about managing the factor we card gamers love to hate: RNG.
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.
These are Boulevard’s top ten Americas players to watch in the upcoming Legends of Runeterra Regional Worlds Qualifiers.
Unfettered by the nerfs, Quinn Vayne remains among the strongest LoR decks. Scissorsbox shares insights on how to Tumble with Harps and Harpies.
Our current meta keeps thus far looking grand: no overly powered champion, old buffed decks coming back, and all Top Dogs having strong counters.
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
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.
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.
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?
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.
The current best decks in Runeterra, with 40hs of data from Patch 3.19.0!
With 24hs of data, these are the early best-performing decks from Patch 3.19.0!
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!
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Best decks to end this patch cyle with!
Card Gamer pours heart and soul into a love letter to the deck that defines his Runeterra journey: Sivir Akshan Demacia.
Varus Pantheon is a solid Ladder option, and one of the most powerful decks in Tournaments. Leer shares why!
Relentless return: Scouts are back into the fray!
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
World Competitor Mtuck shares how he approaches climbing the LoR ladder to secure 7:2 tiebreakers for nearly every Seasonal.
While Seraphine has stolen all of Zaun’s spotlights, there’s another Champion pair quietly putting Zaunite tricks to good use: Fiora Vayne.
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.
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.
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!
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!
After helping the Red Pups take down the Aegis final, Card Gamer shares his team’s shiny new, Aatrox-smashing hotness: Gwen Fizz!!
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!