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Sivir has stayed relevant for more than a decade because her kit offers wave control, utility, and safe scaling. This guide covers how to use Sivir in League of Legends from level 1 to the final fight, updated for patch 14.5. Abilities and Why They Matter Fleet of Foot (Passive) Each time Sivir hits an enemy champion, she gains a short burst of movement speed that starts at fifty‑five and grows to seventy‑five by level eighteen. The boost fades over 1.5 seconds butmore

Riot Games has announced the start of a new partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The deal will begin with the start of the upcoming VALORANT Masters Toronto event on June 7th, and will see Coinbase rise to the forefront of broadcast segments and fan experiences across both VALORANT and League of Legends esports for the foreseeable future. What this means for the fans Perhaps the most important aspect to note about the partnership deal is that it will not include any type of crypto transactions into Riot Games or its esports scenes. Instead, the deal will simply focus on matters of fanmore

With every new patch in League of Legends, the game shifts just a little, and patch 25.09 is no exception. As players dive back into the Rift, the hunt for the best champions to wield begins. In this patch, we're seeing a mix of returning favorites and some surprises that are shaking things up in the current meta. Whether you're a long-time player or just getting started, knowing which champions are at the top can make all the difference in your gameplay. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the standout champions of patch 25.09, discussing what makesmore

With patch 25.09 fresh out of the oven, Season 2 of League of Legends is starting out with a bang. The latest wave of buffs and nerfs to come with the patch has left some champions feeling great coming into the new season, while others begin to fall in priority after taking heavy hits to their kits. So, who are the biggest winners and losers of patch 25.09? Let's take a look! Winners of Patch 25.09 Morgana After being forcedmore

After conquering the European Tier-2 scene by lifting the EMEA Masters Winter 2025 trophy, Los Ratones came into the Spring Split of the NLC as they undisputed favorites to win it all. Caedrel's team's flawless run in the Northern European league, however, had to come to a halt at some point. Today, the task came to the hands of NORD Esports and their veteran leader in the jungle, Marcin "Jankos" Jankowski, who managed to take down Los Ratones during theirmore

The legend of Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok continues to grow, this time with T1 partnering with the South Korean minting company KOMSCO to create a commemorative medal in honor of the star player's legacy and achievements. Available in silver and gold, these medals will represent one of the most high-end ways of showing your love and appreciation for the greatest League of Legends players of all time. Faker: The GOAT gets his medal After leading the team to a total of a five World Championship titles, T1 has seen to it that Faker is honored accordingly when the world's greatest turnsmore

Kennen is a ranged magic damage champion in League of Legends. He uses energy instead of mana and deals area-of-effect damage with strong crowd control. As the only yordle member of the Kinkou, he patrols the Rift with a mix of mobility, poke, and teamfight impact. This guide explains how Kennen works, when he’s strong, how to play him, and what to watch out for. Kennen’s Passive: Mark of the Storm Mark of the Storm is at the core ofmore

Season 2 is finally here! The arrival of League of Legends patch 25.09 is bringing far more than a new season. With the new patch, a tide of changes will hit the rift and transform the way we play the game into an all new experience. One of the largest patches in recent memory, let's go over what are some of the highlights and takeaways of patch 25.09. Aside from a slew of balance changes, Season 2 will also delivermore

Season 2 of League of Legends is heading to Ionia. Celebrate the upcoming Spring Blossom Festival with the Act 1 Battle pass with exclusive emotes and icons. The Battle pass also features three exclusive skins – Spirit Blossom Ivern, Pool Party Twitch and Prestige Spirit Blossom Lux. How to Unlock all Battle Pass Rewards Players earn BXP (Batte Pass XP) by playing the game and completing matchmaking missions. To unlock all the rewards, players have to buy the Premium Battle Pass for 1650 RP ≈ US$14 For the Spirit Blossom Season 2 Act 1 Battlepass the rewards from Tier 1more

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the creation of a new initiative which will see music play a larger role at the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). The 'Music of EWC' program will feature original tracks from some of the most legendary studios and producers on the globe, as well as an open competition with amazing opportunities. Music of EWC: On the shoulders of giants The new initiative will be spearheaded by some of the leading figures inmore

A lost legend of the game, Maciej "Shushei" Ratuszniak has reportedly passed away following his battle with cancer. The former mid laner put Fnatic, and Poland, on the map in the early days of competitive League of Legends, and will always remain one of the most beloved professional players to come out of Europe. The first Worlds MVP Shushei's year long stint with Fnatic led the squad to the trophy at the very first League of Legends World Championship all the way back in 2011. Even if Worlds at the time did not include teams from South Korea or China,more

Ever since the conclusion of First Stand 2025, Team Liquid's form has been on a steady decline. Now, the team appears ready to correct course as they bring in rookie jungler Ganbat "Yuuji" Ulziidelger into the squad. According to a report by Sander "LCS Eevee" Hove, Team Liquid will be moving into a 6-man roster, with Yuuji sharing the starting spot with the team's long-standing jungler Eom "UmTi" Seong-hyeon in the LTA North. Yuuji: Team Liquid secure an MVP Inmore

The culmination of an entire year of European League of Legends is headed to Spain, as the LEC Summer Finals 2025 are set to be played at the Caja Mágica in Madrid. There, the final four teams remaining will battle it out on September 26th-28th for a chance to lift the final LEC trophy of the year, as well as secure their spot at Worlds 2025. After the success of the LEC Roadtrips, the league returns to Madrid once more for some thrilling matches as well as festivities brought on by the LEC XPO, which will be held at themore

Ever since entering the league in the summer of 2018, Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon has long stood as one of the best League of Legends players in the world, let alone the LCK. Now, however, the South Korean star is doing the unthinkable by racking up a flawless string of performances in what is one of the most competitive leagues on the planet. Chovy runs the LCK Over the course of the first few rounds of play at the LCK 2025more

It has been a while since players have started encountering persistent league of legends clash errors, Riot's tournament-style competitive offering. From error messages forcing multiple client restarts to getting stuck in "brackets forming" limbo, these technical issues have frustrated teams looking to compete. Despite Clash's five-year existence, players continue to face recurring problems that often prevent participation entirely. Our detailed guide explores the full spectrum of League of Legends Clash errors, providing detailed troubleshooting steps and community-tested solutions to helpmore

With the arrival of Spirit Blossom Beyond, the new theme coming to League of Legends with Season 2, Riot Games also made a surprise announcement. Yunara is set to become the game’s newest champion when she joins the roster over the course of the new season. While much is yet to be discovered about the new champion, join us as we go over everything we know about Yunara so far. Where is Yunara from? The entire Spirit Blossom theme coming with Season 2 is centered around the region of Ionia. Also known as The First Lands, Ionia is one ofmore

As the latest patch rolls out, the League of Legends meta experiences a significant shift, introducing both winners and losers among the champion roster. With adjustments to item mechanics and champion abilities, players find themselves navigating new dynamics in gameplay. Champions like Sett and Volibear emerge as dominant forces, bolstered by strategic item builds and essential buffs, while others like Yone, Gwen, and Tristana face challenges that could impact their viability on the rift. In this analysis, we’ll delve intomore

Swain is a durable mage in League of Legends known for healing, crowd control, and area damage. He thrives in extended fights and works best when his team helps set up his combos. This guide explains his abilities, gameplay phases, power spikes, and how to use him effectively in different situations. Swain’s Abilities Explained Passive – Ravenous Flock Swain gathers Soul Fragments from dying enemy champions or by using Vision of Empire and Nevermove. Each Soul Fragment gives him 12more

The Positioning Phase of the LTA North 2025 Split 2 has drawn to a close, and teams are ready to move on to the next stage of competition. With Cloud9 claiming the top spot this time around, can the boys in blue hold strong, or will we see another North American team represent the region when MSI comes around? Now that the groups have taken form, let's take a look at what we can expect from the Group Stage atmore

After a rocky start to 2025, Riot Games has officially announced a change in leadership as the gaming giants look to turn a page. Now, Hoby Darling will be taking over the role of President from the company's CEO, Dylan Jadeja, who previously occupied both roles at Riot Games. As President, Darling will be in charge of overseeing teams working at Riot in an attempt to correct course after a series of questionable decisions have been met with widespread disapproval.more