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 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
Sirturmund’s & Monte’s Gauntlet Decks – Foundations Edition
Need the best and lineups for a Timewinder/Foundations Gauntlet run? Sirturmund and Monte got you covered!
MonteXristo
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.
Scissorsbox
October 28, 2022
By the Numbers – Twenty-Six Best Meta and Off-Meta LoR Decks, Oct 28
The current best decks, according to the latest data!
Herko Kerghans
October 28, 2022
By Her Guns Shall Noxus Rise – A Miss Fortune Swain LoR Deck Guide
Tired of buccaneering and cardslingers, Miss Fortune has joined Swain’s fleet for the newest Bilgewater Noxus ladder menace: Privateers!
PakiInPyjamas
October 27, 2022
No More Demons – A Pantheon Vayne LoR Deck Guide
Searching for a solid Seraphine showstopper? GeneralSchwartz shares how to shush New decks: Pantheon Vayne.
GeneralSchwartz
October 27, 2022
Tumble on the Rumble – A Vayne Rumble LoR Deck Guide
If you REALLY want to go all-in on Tumble, Rumble’s your yordle. Card Gamer shows how to get ready to!
Card Gamer
October 26, 2022
By the Numbers – Twenty-Three Best Meta and Off-Meta LoR Decks, Oct 25
Don’t think like a Pirate – think like a Privateer!
Herko Kerghans
October 25, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Oct 24
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
October 24, 2022
Quiet High Note – A Spooky Seraphine Viktor LoR Deck Guide
They printed Karma in P&Z!? Karmic connoisseur Yangzera tours the Shadow Isles with Spooky Seraphine Viktor.
Yangzera
October 21, 2022
By the Numbers – Twenty-Five Best Meta and Off-Meta LoR Decks, Oct 21
We live in Vayne’s World no longer – it’s Seraphine’s Show now!
Herko Kerghans
October 21, 2022
Improvise, Adapt, Overwhelm – A Jax Vayne LoR Deck Guide
TKG founder Wekhar breaks down one of the best Seraphine counters, which he took to Rank #1 in the AM shard: Jax Vayne.
Wekhar
October 20, 2022
Seraphine and The Clash at Noxus – A Seraphine Ezreal LoR Deck Guide
MaRu’s most meticulous manuscript maker meets Seraphine Ezreal for their Noxus concert – what ensues is perhaps the most detailed, in-depth deck guide in LoR’s history.
Card Gamer
October 19, 2022
Return of Rally Elusives – A Vayne Zed LoR Deck Guide
Leer breaks down what’s arguably the best Vayne deck right now: Tumbling Elusives, aka Zed Vayne!
Leer
October 18, 2022
Midnight Tumble – A Gwen Vayne LoR Deck Guide
Scissorsbox once again joins the Hallowed revel, with a detailed guide for Gwen’s latest deck: Gwen Vayne.
Scissorsbox
October 18, 2022
You (Bluff/Call) (Too Much/Not Enough)
WhatAmI shares insights from poker, LoR, and poisoned wine-tasting about when to play safe, and when to go, “If they have it, they have it.”
WhatamI
October 18, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Oct 17
Leer takes a deep dive into the first days of Domination data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
Leer
October 17, 2022
Dominating LoR – A Meta Voyage by Monte and Leer
Join Monte & Leer as they test-drive three Vayne decks and four Seraphine decks – including Monte’s own homebrews!
MonteXristo
October 16, 2022
By the Numbers – Twenty-Five Best Meta and Off-Meta LoR Decks, Oct 16
Several Vayne flavors (Rumble & Zed in particular) are the current Juggernauts – but Seraphine has finally found not just one, but two strong decks to call home!
Herko Kerghans
October 16, 2022
By the Numbers – Best Nineteen LoR Decks to Dominate With!
Legends of Runeterra’s current best decks, according to the latest data!
Herko Kerghans
October 14, 2022
Strongest New Decks, 24hs Into the Domination Expansion
With 24hs of data, these are the early best-performing decks from the Domination expansion!
Herko Kerghans
October 13, 2022
New (Old) decks to Dominate with in Domination
Old Champs deserve cool new toys too – Shadawx shares insights on how to rejuvenate Renekton Sej, Ashe LeBlanc, Lulu Fizz YiA, and two flavors of Draven Discard!
Shadawx
October 12, 2022
Six Early Access Vayne Decks!
Following his Seraphine article, here are Yangzera’s six Early Access decks for Vayne!
Yangzera
October 12, 2022
All Around Runeterra With Varus: Nine Decks to Try!
Domination brings Varus to Legends of Runeterra – here are nine Varus decks to try, each from a different region!
GeneralSchwartz
October 12, 2022
Six Early Access Seraphine Decks!
After his Top 16 and ticket to Worlds from last Seasonal, Yangzera got a backstage pass to Seraphine’s new show – here are six Early Access Seraphine Decks to try on Day One!
Yangzera
October 12, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Oct 10
And thus the Awakening Season ends – with Leer sharing a last glimpse at this concluding Meta!
Leer
October 10, 2022
Legends of Runeterra Awakening Seasonal – Americas Top Ten Players to Watch
These are Boulevard’s picks for top ten Americas players to watch, in the upcoming Legends of Runeterra Awakening Seasonal.
Boulevard
October 7, 2022
What our Teams Will Bring to Seasonals
Ten members of the MaRu Pro, Squad & Writers teams share their lineups for the Legends of Runeterra Awakening Seasonal!
Mastering Runeterra
October 7, 2022
By the Numbers, Final Push Edition – Fourteen Best LoR Decks to Climb the Ladder With
Best Legends of Runeterra decks for a last-push climb!
Herko Kerghans
October 7, 2022
Legends of Runeterra Awakening Seasonal – APAC Players to Watch
Ryan shares a peek of some of the best APAC players to keep an eye on in the upcoming Awakening Seasonal.
Ryan Laguatan
October 5, 2022
Mastering Karma – A Master Yi Karma LoR Deck Guide
Summoned from the Realm of Karma Enjoyers, Yangzera details the ins and outs of 4LW’s latest masterpiece: Master Yi Karma.
Yangzera
October 5, 2022
By the Numbers, Oct. 4 – Current Eighteen Best LoR Decks
Current best Legends of Runeterra decks, according to the latest data!
Herko Kerghans
October 4, 2022
Fated to Return – A Fiora Pantheon Deck Guide
Fiora and Fated are a match made in Heaven – Scissorsbox breaks down one of the current Ladder Juggernauts: Fiora Pantheon
Scissorsbox
October 4, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Oct 3
Are you looking for the best decks in the meta? Leer takes a deep dive into the data to show you what decks you should play and prepare to face!
Leer
October 3, 2022
Recommended Last Chance Gauntlet & Tournament Decks
Need Best-of-Three decks and lineups for a Tournament or Gauntlet run? Sirturmund and Monte got you covered!
MonteXristo
October 2, 2022
By the Numbers, Oct. 2 – Twenty-One Best LoR Meta and Off-Meta Decks
Current best decks, according to the latest data!
Herko Kerghans
October 2, 2022
Mastering LoR: Value Trades
Returning to his classic Mastering LoR series, Jasensational introduces another of the fundamental concepts of LoR, and CCGs in general: Value Trades.
Jasensational
October 1, 2022
Like a Champ: How to Build & Tech Decks for Seasonals
Seasonal Champ Prodigy shares insights on how to build and tech your decks for the upcoming Seasonal Tournament.
Prodigy
September 30, 2022
By the Numbers – Eighteen Best Decks, 40 hours into the 3.16 Patch
Current best decks, according to the latest data, including TF Swain, Nami Lee, Pantheon Fiora, Swain Caitlyn, and… Karma Master Yi!
Herko Kerghans
September 30, 2022
By the Numbers – Best Decks, 24hs into the 3.16 Patch
With 24hs of data, these are the early best-performing decks from Patch 3.16!
Herko Kerghans
September 29, 2022
New LoR Decks to Try on Patch 3.16!
New LoR Decks to try on day one of the Patch 3.16: Leona Shen, good ol’ (and spiced-up) Swain TF, Gnar Sejuani, and Nocturne Elise!
Shadawx
September 28, 2022
Hammer Time – A Taric Poppy LoR Deck Guide
Taric and his double Rallies take Demacia to new heights!
Leer
September 28, 2022
1000$ Anniversary Tournament
MaRu’s first Anniversary Tournament is coming on Oct 1st, and we’re holding a tournament to celebrate it for our premium members!
Mastering Runeterra
September 27, 2022
Monday Meta Report, Sept 26
Are you looking for the best decks in the meta? Leer takes a deep dive into the data to show you what decks you should play and prepare to face!
Leer
September 26, 2022
Susan’s Slay Train – A Thresh Nasus LoR Deck Guide
Monte shares tips and insights about one of his favorite decks: Thresh Nasus.
MonteXristo
September 25, 2022
Pirates Ahoy! – A Miss Fortune Twisted Fate LoR Deck Guide
ThChEm breaks down the latest iteration of the Rearguardest deck in town: Pirates!
ThChEm
September 24, 2022
Weekend Warrior Weapons – Twenty-Two Runeterra Decks to Choose From
A wide selection, from Meta Decks to Off-Meta Brews, to help you find your best Runeterra deck.
Herko Kerghans
September 23, 2022
Of Junk and Turrets – A Heimer Norra LoR Deck Guide
Cephalopod shares tips and tricks about the deck he won OLS with.
Cephalopod
September 22, 2022
Plunder, Now with Tentacles – A Gangplank Sejuani LoR Deck Guide
An ancient archetype returns, brought back to prominence by the powerful Tentacle cards.
PakiInPyjamas
September 22, 2022
NA versus EU Grudge Money Match!!
Five versus five, honor and $1000 on the line!
Mastering Runeterra
September 21, 2022
Evelynn Viego LoR Deck Guide, Brought to You by the Husk Gang
Welcome to a guide about Viego, his true Queen, Evelynn, and their court of Mists and Husks.
Shadawx
September 21, 2022
By the Numbers – Nineteen Best Meta and Off-Meta LoR Decks
Current best decks, according to the latest data.
Herko Kerghans
September 20, 2022
Monday Meta Report
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play in this fresh Awakening meta!
Leer
September 19, 2022
Exploring the Storm – An In-Depth Ezreal Kennen Deck Guide
Card Gamer thinks EzKen is the best LoR deck right now – an archetype with a simple goal, yet quite skill-testing to execute.
Card Gamer
September 18, 2022
By the Numbers – Twenty-One Best Meta and Off-Meta LoR Decks
Plunder, Pirates and Portals: on the Science of answering Sermons.
Herko Kerghans
September 18, 2022
Keep Calm and Count to Ten – A Viktor Karma LoR Deck Guide
Yangzera shares a detailed breakdown on how to reach the fabled tenth round.
Yangzera
September 17, 2022
Weekend Warrior Weapons – Twenty Weapons of Choice for the Discerning LoR Ladder Climber
Meta Staples and Off-Meta Medleys, a for Steady and/or Spicy Ladder Climb!
Herko Kerghans
September 16, 2022
Recommended Gauntlet & Tournament Decks
Need Best-of-Three decks and lineups for a Tournament or Gauntlet run? Sirturmund and Monte got you covered!
MonteXristo
September 15, 2022
Like a Champ: Which Nami Deck Should You Play?
You should 100% play Nami – she’s one of the strongest LoR Champs. But she currently comes in four regional flavors, so… which Nami deck should you go for?
MajiinBae
September 15, 2022
Kickin’ to Victory – An Akshan Lee Sin Deck Guide
Akshan Lee is the textbook definition of a combo deck – Leer shares the ins and outs of counting to twenty in a single round.
Leer
September 15, 2022
The Wolf, The Lamb, and The Dog God – A Kindred Nasus Deck Guide
Welcome to the K-N Club! If you’re looking for aggressive pressure, board control, and punching face with a 20/20 dog, you’ve come to the right place!
Shadawx
September 14, 2022
By the Numbers – Twenty-three Best Meta and Off-Meta LoR Decks
This is the way Piracy ends: not with Plunder, but with… Portals!
Herko Kerghans
September 13, 2022
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Six Best Norra Decks from LoR Patch 3.19.0
Mastering Runeterra
November 12, 2022
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.
By the Numbers – Twenty-Two Best LoR Decks, Nov 15
Herko Kerghans
November 15, 2022
Our current meta keeps thus far looking grand: no overly powered champion, old buffed decks coming back, and all Top Dogs having strong counters.
Arclight Seraphine Skin GIVEAWAY!
Mastering Runeterra
November 20, 2022
Create a free account on Masteringruneterra.com and you will be entered to win one of forty Arclight Seraphine Skins on Nov 30th!
Monday Meta Report, Nov 21
Leer
November 21, 2022
Leer dives into the data to show you what decks you should play, and which you should get ready to face!
By the Numbers – Current Best LoR Decks, Nov 18
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November 18, 2022
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.
Monte & Leer’s Worlds Meta Voyage
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November 13, 2022
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.