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Riven once served as a swordmaster in the warhosts of Noxus. She rose quickly due to her discipline and skill, earning command of her own warband and a legendary runic blade. Her loyalty was firm until her time on the Ionian front. During that campaign, her trust in Noxus shattered. She cut ties with the empire after witnessing the cost of its expansion. Now she lives as an exile, carrying guilt and searching for a sense of purpose. Rumors saymore

And just like that, the 2025 Red Bull League of Its Own offseason event has come and gone. Though its duration may have been short, the tournament was never short on fun, as the reigning World Champs of T1 took on some of the most recognizable teams in Europe inside a packed and vibrant arena in Munich, Germany. Champs or not, T1 couldn't make it past G2 Esports, rising copium levels to the max before the start of the 2026more

Returning for its second edition, the 2025 League Awards have come and gone. The ceremony, which took place in Munich, Germany on November 28th, saw Sjokz and Caedrel honor some of the best and most important names in League of Legends throughout the year. Among the fifteen categories, one stood above the rest as the most anticipated award: Player of the Year. In the end, though, one player's consistency throughout the year proved enough to see him claim the biggestmore

The League of Legends pro season may be over, but offseason events are about to pop off! First up, we have none other than Red Bull League of its Own 2025. Coming Saturday, November 29th, the event will see some of the best teams from all over the world clash at the SAP Garden in Munich, Germany in front of more than 11,000 fans. In order to help you follow the event, here's everything you need to know about themore

The last League of Legends update of 2025 is arriving! LoL Patch 25.24 will close out the season with a wave of changes to several champions on the roster. Two of the game's newest champions, Mel and Zaahen, will be getting nerfed as they both threaten to take over the ladder. Let's take a look at everything coming our way when LoL Patch 25.24 releases on Wednesday, December 3rd! Mel Gets the Nerf Hammer Currently, Mel is sitting at amore

League of Legends Patch 25.23 delivered several changes to the game, especially in the Jungle, where a wave of new picks have been introduced to the role. Now that the year is drawing to a close, it's time to start grinding Solo Queue and make sure you finish the season at the rank you have always wanted. In order to help you climb faster, here's a look at the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 25.23. Top Lanemore

Freljord is a frozen region in the north of Valoran, known for brutal winters and scarce resources. The people here grow up as warriors because survival demands strength, courage and loyalty. The area is split between three major powers with clashing visions. One group follows ancient customs and secret magic, another dreams of a united future, and a third raids across the snow in search of strength and glory. At the heart of many conflicts lies True Ice, a raremore

The pinnacle of competitive League of Legends, Worlds 2025 pits the best teams from all over the world against one another for a shot at glory. In our LoL Worlds 2025 guide, you will find everything you need to know about the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, including the tournament’s format, teams, dates, venues, Pick’Ems, and more. You can follow all Worlds 2025 matches and results on Strafe, as well as set alerts to follow your favorite teams. Check out both the Swiss Stage and the Knockout Stage so you're up to date on everything related to the tournament! Worldsmore

League of Legends, Riot Games’ flagship MOBA, and Blizzard’s legendary MMORPG World of Warcraft have both left huge fingerprints on modern gaming... but they continue to do so in very different ways. One is all about the heartbeat of a single match; the other is about months (or years) of building a character you can’t help but care about. Both created communities that keep showing up, season after season, and the never-ending debate up to this day is: Which one truly sits at the top of competitive esports? Short answer: it depends what you mean by “top.” Long answer: well,more

To celebrate the finale of each League of Legends professional season, a World Championship (Worlds) is held, where the best teams in the world assemble. Coinciding with each year's tournament is a chosen Championship skin. Each year features a different champion outfitted in the customary Worlds livery of blue and gold. Moreover, the winning team from each Worlds will earn the right to choose a collection of champions, one per player, as their Worlds skin. Note that the timelines are typically TBAmore

With every Worlds tournament comes a new anthem to set the stage. For Worlds 2025, fans and players celebrated 15 years of LoL Esports to the beat of Chinese singer G.E.M. and her anthem Sacrifice. Elevating the emotional stakes of the tournament, the Worlds 2025 anthem served to remind everyone that League of Legends is more than just a game. Let's go over some of the most important facts about Sacrifice and the history of Worlds songs. Remember to follow the tournament on Strafe to keep up with the results of every match across the Play-In Stage, Swiss Stage, and Knockout Stage of Worlds 2025.more

T1 made history by becoming the first team in League of Legends history to win three consecutive Worlds titles. Now that the dust is beginning to settle after the exciting finale of Worlds 2025, the question on everyone's mind is: which champions will the players pick for their T1 Worlds 2025 skins? Though not all choices are final, T1 players have already given glimpses into their expected picks. Let's take a look at all the champions that are in contention tomore

The 2025 KeSPA Cup threw everyone for a loop when they announced that historic LCS organizations Cloud9 and Team Liquid would be joining the tournament. With every team from the LCK in attendance, it was clear the tournament was not going to be an easy test. Now, things just got a whole lot harder for the two LCS squads as the 2025 KeSPA Cup groups have been revealed. Team Liquid Takes On the New T1 Squad The offseason started off with a bangmore

The curtains of the 2025 competitive League of Legends season fell with T1 completing the three-peat at Worlds. Despite FlyQuest’s regional domination, Americas has continued to struggle on the international stage. But next year still screams excitement as we return to LCS 2026 and Lock-In to kick off the year. Let's take a look at what the 2026 LCS rosters have in store for the fans. [NEW] references roster changes that occur during the current offseason. Players with active contracts until 2026 or officially announced by the organization are the only ones listed under Active Members. Former Members are playersmore

The 2025 Esports Awards ceremony has taken place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, celebrating some of the biggest and most influential names across the industry throughout the year. Among the complete list of Esports Awards winners, a few victors stand out across the 22 total categories, such as Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut, League of Legends, Riot Games, Team Falcons, and more. Let's take a look at the complete list of winners at the Esports Awards 2025. 2025 Esports Awards Winners Esports Gamemore

After the LCK's undeniable success at Worlds 2025, teams have already started making moves in preparation for the coming season. The 2026 LCK season will see several teams, including the top dogs of the region, climb to the stage with brand new squads. Since keeping up with all the latest roster moves can prove a little difficult, Strafe Esports has put together all expected 2026 LCK rosters in one single place, our LCK ROSTERMANIA. With the League of Legends offseason in full effect, let's take a look at how all LCK rosters are shaping up for the 2026 season. [NEW] references rostermore