2012-08-25, 09:29 AM
Snowbally champs are a great strategy. Champs that Kaasoljoyyx listed are great examples. Get ahead of your enemy and PUSH YOUR ADVANTAGE. Too many times I see the other team get an advantage and d`ick around for fun and then get their asses stomped because the opponents caught up.
Strategically ward. Especially if you're top lane because top lane is the easiest lane to gank. I'm too lazy to find that image with all the good warding spots, but learning that is a great way to learn where you should ward and when.
Learn Dragon and Baron timers. 6 minutes for Dragon and 7 for Baron. Timing Blue and Red buffs isn't too big a priority but if you're jungling and plan on stealing buffs it is a good idea to keep track of times and the map icons so you can contest the buffs.
Have several rune pages. You cannot efficiently play ranked with only 2-3 rune pages. The rune page bundle is very RP efficient compared to the total cost of 7 Rune pages worth of IP. Have several pages for different roles, and even certain champs if you specialize in them (ie; Akali).
Learn how to counterpick. Draft mode is all about counterpicking and if you can pick a stronger champ than your opponent you will have a much easier time through the game.
Aside from playing strategy you also need to understand communication. Do not under any circumstances negatively criticize or belittle someone on your team. It helps no one and lowers team morale and causes arguments and grief. Only say constructive things, like suggesting a certain item if someone is having trouble against their lane opponent. If someone is attacking you don't say anything. Just ignore and keep playing your best. Giving into their taunting will only make matters worse.
That's all I can think of for now. Hope it helps. I don't play ranked often these days but I do want to dive back into it soon to test myself.
Strategically ward. Especially if you're top lane because top lane is the easiest lane to gank. I'm too lazy to find that image with all the good warding spots, but learning that is a great way to learn where you should ward and when.
Learn Dragon and Baron timers. 6 minutes for Dragon and 7 for Baron. Timing Blue and Red buffs isn't too big a priority but if you're jungling and plan on stealing buffs it is a good idea to keep track of times and the map icons so you can contest the buffs.
Have several rune pages. You cannot efficiently play ranked with only 2-3 rune pages. The rune page bundle is very RP efficient compared to the total cost of 7 Rune pages worth of IP. Have several pages for different roles, and even certain champs if you specialize in them (ie; Akali).
Learn how to counterpick. Draft mode is all about counterpicking and if you can pick a stronger champ than your opponent you will have a much easier time through the game.
Aside from playing strategy you also need to understand communication. Do not under any circumstances negatively criticize or belittle someone on your team. It helps no one and lowers team morale and causes arguments and grief. Only say constructive things, like suggesting a certain item if someone is having trouble against their lane opponent. If someone is attacking you don't say anything. Just ignore and keep playing your best. Giving into their taunting will only make matters worse.
That's all I can think of for now. Hope it helps. I don't play ranked often these days but I do want to dive back into it soon to test myself.