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Rakan is a high-mobility support in League of Legends known for his speed, charm-based crowd control, and synergy with Xayah. His playstyle revolves around fast engages, quick escapes, and protecting teammates with shields and healing. If you're looking for a support champion who can start fights and get out safely, Rakan is a strong pick. Understanding Rakan's Abilities Fey Feathers (Passive) Rakan’s passive gives him a shield that refreshes after a short period out of combat. The cooldown shortens everymore

After an intense Bo5 Grand Finals, Gen.G has secured the MSI 2025 title. Chovy and Co. took down their rivals, T1, to claim their second MSI trophy. Utter Dominance After losing the LCK Cup at the start of the year, Gen.G entered the LCK Round 1-2 with vengeance. The extra motivation helped them secure a perfect 18-0 season. The sheer dominance was a declaration: "We are the best LCK team.” That dominance continued into Road to MSI and MSI 2025more

League of Legends once again returns to the Esports World Cup (EWC) in 2025, as part of the 3-year deal between Riot Games and the EWC Foundation. The tournament will run from July 17th to the 20th. In its inaugural year, we saw T1 take home the first LoL EWC trophy. Will this year be a repeat? Or will a new champion be crowned? Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s tournament. Schedule and Format A total ofmore

The MSI comes down to this pivotal showdown between the LCK representatives of Gen.G and T1. A domestic Grand Finals that never materialised has turned into a two-time bout in the Vancouver arena. While the Upper Finals went the way of Gen.G, the series was anything but one-sided, going the full 5 game distance. Now, one of these two teams is poised to lift the MSI trophy in just a few hours. T1 began this year with more questions than answer and a form that looked a far cry from an international title contender. However, coming into Vancouver, the teammore

Patch 25.14 will soon be upon us, and the time has come to go over some of the biggest changes coming to League of Legends. From Kled's rework to a long list of champion buffs and nerfs, the new patch will bring an important shift to the meta when it arrives. Perhaps the biggest change of all, though, will be the addition of the game's newest champion, Yunara, who will arrive when Patch 25.14 goes live on Wednesday, July 16th.more

Fizz is a mobile assassin in League of Legends known for his slippery movement, burst damage, and high kill pressure. He excels at punishing overextended enemies and quickly deleting squishy targets. This guide explains how Fizz works, when he’s strongest, and how to use his abilities effectively. Who Is Fizz? Fizz is an amphibious yordle from the waters near Bilgewater. Sailors fear him not because of his size, but because of the deadly beasts he can summon. In game, hemore

Though MSI 2025 is not over yet, the tournament has already proven to be historic for the LEC and Europe as a whole, and not for the right reasons. After the region's representatives of G2 Esports and Movistar KOI bombed out of the MSI 2025 Playoffs, this became the first time ever that the LEC (or EU LCS) finishes outside the top six in MSI history. A Disappointing Run There is little that can be said to redeem the LEC'smore

In yet another chapter of the timeless NA vs EU rivalry, FlyQuest delivered a crushing blow to G2 Esports, dominating the LEC side in the Lower Bracket of MSI 2025. The loss sees G2 eliminated from the tournament after a disappointing showing on the international stage, where Movistar KOI now remain as the sole European hope. A One-Sided Rivalry: FLY Take Out G2 With no Western team left in the Upper Bracket of MSI, FlyQuest and G2 were both down tomore

T1 had a bit of a scare in their opening match of MSI 2025. Against the Taiwanese side of CTBC Flying Oyster, T1 found themselves down 1-2 and on the brink of being knocked down to the lower bracket. The reigning World Champions woke up just in time to turn the series around, though, setting up a Worlds 2024 Finals rematch against Bilibili Gaming at MSI. After T1's match against CFO, Strafe Esports had the chance to talk to Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeon for an exclusive interview, where the South Korean ADC was able to discuss his feelings about matching upmore

Only FlyQuest, Movistar KOI, and G2 Esports remain to represent the West at the MSI 2025 Playoffs. None of these teams, however, managed to win their opening match of the Bracket Stage, demonstrating the superiority of Eastern teams on the biggest stage once more. The West Is Off to a Rough Start Things looked good at the start of the Playoffs, with G2 Esports shocking the LCK Champs of Gen.G to take the win in the very first game of the MSI 2025 Bracket Stage. The hype, however, was short-lived, with Gen.G sweeping the next three games to close outmore

Varus is a champion in League of Legends. He’s one of the ancient Darkin—god-warriors corrupted by war, rage, and immortality. Today, Varus exists as a hybrid of three souls in one body: the Darkin himself and two mortal hunters, Valmar and Kai. His story spans centuries, beginning in ancient Shurima and continuing into modern-day Ionia. His path is shaped by loss, revenge, and a slow search for redemption. Early Life in Shurima Varus was once a mortal archer from the Shuriman Empire. He lived with a strong sense of honor and duty. Appointed a temple warden, he protected sacred groundsmore

While the list of champion changes to hit League of Legends with Patch 25.13 was not particularly extensive, some champions have risen through the ranks all the same. When it comes to climbing in Solo Queue, it's always important to keep up to date with the latest patch changes and understand which champions are currently performing the best. For that reason, we're breaking down the best champions in each role that will help you as you look to climb themore

Now that the Play-In Stage has drawn to a close, it's time to head over to the Playoffs at MSI 2025. Bilibili Gaming and G2 Esports booked their tickets to the final stage, but now the real test begins. Some stellar opening matches await to kick off the bracket on Tuesday, July 1st. FlyQuest, Movistar KOI, and G2 Esports are the only Western teams remaining at the tournament — can one of these hold their ground against the Asian titans, or will the Eastern favorites dominate the international stage once more? Gen.G vs G2 Esports: A One-Sided Affair For years,more

It's time for the second and final stage of the MSI 2025 Pick'Em Challenge. The Playoffs will soon be under way, which means the time has come to make your picks and predict what you think the bracket will look like, as well as which team will be crowned champions of MSI when all is said and done. So, let's take a look at how to make your picks and how you can better guide your selections, as well as go over the complete list of rewards for the MSI 2025 Pick'Em Challenge. Don't take too long to make yourmore

G2 Esports' last minute win over GAM Esports saw the European squad become the final team to qualify for the Playoffs at MSI 2025. With G2 and BLG as the two teams to make it out of Play-Ins, the bracket is now officially set. The final stage of MSI 2025 begins now! International grudge matches, clashes among titans, and some top-flight League of Legends await. Once all is said and done, who will be the team to secure the second international trophy of the year? The MSI 2025 Bracket Is Set The stage is set for the best teams frommore

Fnatic look ready to give up their all-European roster, as the team prepares to bring long-standing T1 Mid Laner Yoon "Poby" Sung-won in an attempt to get back to the top of the LEC. According to a report by Alejandro "Anonimotum" Gomis, the South Korean player will replace team-veteran Marek "Humanoid" Brázda on the squad as soon as the 2025 LEC Summer Split begins, marking a considerably shift in direction for the team. Poby to the Rescue? As far as Fnatic goes, it has been clear for some time that something needed to change. Once a powerhouse of the Europeanmore

On June 26, Riot Games announced that Tier 1 VALORANT and League of Legends teams in the Americas and EMEA will now be allowed to sign sponsorships with betting companies. Riot claims this move is aimed at supporting long-term sustainability by opening up a previously restricted revenue stream. While Riot insists that it has created strong rules and systems to ensure that betting doesn’t harm competitive integrity or the fan experience, the timing of this decision couldn’t be more concerning. The Tier-2 VALORANT scene was recently rocked by match-fixing allegations linked to illegal gambling. So, why now? Balancing Sustainability andmore

The stage is set. MSI 2025 is ready to kick off when teams take to the stage to launch the Play-In Stage on Friday, June 27th. There, the four lowest seeded teams at the tournament will fight tooth and nail for a spot in the Bracket Stage, where they will look to take on the very best teams in the world. Will G2 Esports and Bilibili Gaming dominate the first stage of competition? Or can FURIA and GAM Esports make their regions proud and find an upset? Opening Matchups: Who Starts Ahead? Our opening matches of MSI 2025 will decidemore

The top League of Legends teams in Europe will return to the stage once more when the 2025 LEC Summer Split kicks off on August 2nd! This time, though, the final LEC Split of the year will feature a new-look Group Stage for the region. From the new format, to the addition of a new team to the league as well as no more Bo1's, the LEC Summer Split promises to deliver seven exciting weeks of action as teams battlemore

Zyra is a powerful support champion known for strong lane pressure and high damage output. This guide provides practical tips to help you play Zyra effectively and win more games. Abilities Explained Garden of Thorns (Passive) Zyra automatically spawns seeds nearby that last 30 seconds. These seeds grant brief vision and can grow into plants when she uses abilities on them. Enemies can step on seeds to destroy them after one second, limiting her strategic positioning. Deadly Spines (Q) Zyramore