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Illaoi overwhelms opponents in fights by forcing enemies into fights on her terms, supported by her forest of tentacles. But if you don't understand her win conditions, what makes strong, and when you are strongest to take fights, Illaoi can very quickly find herself at a tough disadvantage. This guide explains Illaoi’s lore, abilities, ideal runes and builds, and how to dominate the game from early to late stages.

For nearly 15 years, League of Legends has played host to incalculable battles on the Rift and, for just as long, the Bounty System has been in play. Over the years, its shape has been shifted and reworked countless times – and yet it stands the test of time as an intrinsic mechanic of the game. In October 2024, the latest reworked version of the Bounty System was released. Furthermore, Patch 25.09 in April 2025 further tweaked the system. Today, this guide will run through the inner workings of the system and explain one of the oldest and most fundamental mechanics in League of Legends.

Lee Sin is a high-skill jungler in League of Legends known for early-game aggression, quick combos, and strong mobility. This guide explains how his kit works, what makes him strong, when he struggles, and how to make the most of his gameplay potential.

Ever watch a series of professional League of Legends and this song just starts playing? Ever hear casters and the desk use the term ‘Silver Scrapes’? Considered by this point the national anthem (or the closest we’re going to get to one) for League of Legends, it’s a call to arms, a call for the crowd to begin that enchanting sea of lights as the stadium dims. Silver Scrapes: League of Legends (Accidental) Anthem By this point of its history,

VALORANT Patch 13.06 introduced the Agent Mastery system, allowing players to earn additional rewards for their agent of choice through playtime. In addition to the pre-existing agent rewards from the previous track, Riot Games has introduced a whole slew of new rewards to each agent track. This article tracks and lists each one for your convenience. 

Since its global release in 2020, the VALORANT Store page has hosted a multitude of skin bundles featuring multiple weapon skins, player cards, sprays, gun buddies, and flexes. Each bundle's theme has a clear identity and fills a particular visual niche for the player base.

League of Legends has 173 champions as of October 20, 2026. That’s in the rough ballpark of 700 different abilities, accounting for some champion kits and passives. Out of those, there are 23 different types of Crowd Control (CC) in the game. Do you know all the different variants?

Explore Warwick’s lore, abilities, and past in League of Legends.

Are you an avid Overwatch player who loves exploring all the map locations in the game? If so, you may be wondering just how many maps Overwatch 2 actually has.  From the bright and bustling streets of King's Row to the exotic Circuit Royal, this guide delves into the world of Overwatch and its many iconic map locations. 

In the world of Valorant, planting and defending the spike is a crucial aspect of gameplay that can make or break a round. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, mastering this art can give you a significant advantage over your opponents. In this article, we'll explore various strategies and tips that will help you plant the spike efficiently and defend it successfully.

One of the most distinguishing feature of VALORANT compared to other tactical FPS title is its agent roster. A lineup as diverse in abilities as their origins, each agent represents a different playstyle and fantasy within VALORANT. With new agents released each year, it can be fairly overwhelming to keep track of it all. This article notes each VALORANT agent by order of release. 

VALORANT is Riot Games' tactical shooter title. A blend of first-person shooter and hero abilities, the game's roster of playable characters are its agents — subdivided into 4 distinct roles: Duelist, Initiator, Controller and Sentinel.

Since Riot Games launched the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) circuit in 2021, there have been 3 international events a year: 2 Masters and a Champions at the end of the season. Leading up to each event, teams vie for qualification within their own domestic leagues — VCT Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China.

Premier is VALORANT's tournament game mode, allowing teams to clash in weekly matches in a tournament structure that culminates in a Playoffs run. It also serves as the direct pipeline — "Path to Pro" — allowing players to compete, win, and earn promotions all the way up the ladder to the biggest stages. 

Since 2025, VALORANT has distinguished each year of play as a Season, separated into 6 distinct Acts. Each Act runs for approximately 2 months each and the advent of a new Act often introduces content such as new agents, maps, game modes, and larger balance changes. This article serves to track the start and end dates for every VALORANT Season and Act. 

Agents are the quintessential ‘X-factor’ element in VALORANT. In a tactical shooter where everyone has access to the same cache of weapons, the agent YOU pilot and your familiarity with the agent can often become the ultimate deciding factor if you win or lose a match.