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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. [table id=160 /] Remember to follow themore

PGL Wallachia Season 6 has ended, and MOUZ are the tournament champions. After eight days of nonstop action, the ultimate winners crowned a steady journey to the top with a decisive victory against Team Spirit. Team Spirit made an impressive run, Let’s break down how MOUZ and Spirit advanced from the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals to the Grand Finals. Team Spirit's Path to the Grand Finals Team Spiritreached the Grand Finals first at PGL Wallachia Season 6. They opened their playoffmore

Iana is an Attacking Operator introduced in Operation Void Edge. She brings a strong mix of scientific expertise, space-focused engineering, and advanced hologram technology to Rainbow. Her background shapes both her personality and her in-game strengths. Explore Iana in Rainbow Six Siege, from her unique Gemini Replicator gadget to strategies, synergies, and counters for dominating matches. Raised by a mother who worked on the Huygens probe equipment sent to Titan, Iana grew up watching real planetary research unfold. She studiedmore

Arguably the most competitive Major in recent history, the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 starts tomorrow! The biggest Counter-Strike fiesta featuring four stages spanning across three weeks will have 32 teams battling for the second Valve-sponsored event. There still is a little unrest and confusion surrounding the broadcasting, hopefully the article helps the confusion. Budapest Major 2025 Stages and Schedule The three-week fiesta kicks off with three 16-team Swiss stages, followed by an 8-team single-elimination bracket Playoff. Stage 1 [November 24 - November 28] Teams to Watch: FaZe Clan, Imperial, GamerLegion, FlyQuest, Lynn Vision Gaming Venue: MTK Sportpark` Complete Schedule: Monday,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

Monkey King blends mobility, control, and sustained damage. He jumps between trees, scouts safely, and punishes mistakes with stuns and high-impact strikes. Played well, he controls vision, starts fights on his terms, and survives long enough to turn skirmishes into wins. Monkey King’s Core Kit Boundless Strike Boundless Strike slams the staff in a 1100-length line, applying an instant attack with a guaranteed critical hit and a brief stun. The strike uses True Strike on those hits and can triggermore

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

Gyrocopter is one of the most explosive agility heroes in Dota 2. He mixes strong early magical damage with late-game physical power, giving players a flexible way to pressure fights from the start. This guide breaks down his story, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and how to play him well. Gyrocopter’s Lore Aurel was an engineer who spent his life in war and conflict. After retiring to the Ash Archipelago, he discovered an incomplete schematic for a flying machine. With time andmore

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

Overwatch fans are getting ready to meet the newest Hero in the game: Vendetta. Also known as "La Lupa", this Italian arena fighter has a rich story behind her and we are sure you'll enjoy everything she is bringing alongside her, especially the huge sword she'll constantly use to slash her enemies. Without further ado, here is everything you need to know about Overwatch's Hero 45. Who Is Vendetta? Vendetta's story isn't your typical video game hero origin. Her father,more