The Philosopher's Stone is in an extremely similar vein to the Heart of Gold but went through significantly more changes than nearly any item before its deletion. This was meant more for caster supports as it regenerated health and mana while also providing free gold when minions died and just generally over t


The Hex Core wasn't inherently a bad item idea though, as it provided surprising mana regeneration and AP for its cost. It was somewhat bland to always force the item first to ensure Viktor could keep up with his opponents, but it was certainly an interesting idea and fun for those who wanted one less item to think ab


Beyond a recolor, the emote was doubly hilarious since it now has Nautilus literally swimming through space in a spacesuit. The skin also has a reactive helmet that makes a cute face when Nautilus laughs. Though the skin received a graphical update in 2015, it remains pretty much the same as it was at lau


Most of the game is spent outside of team fights, which might come as a surprise to new players. Many competitive games focus solely on a good kill/death ratio, or pitch players against each other in fast-paced combat. Understanding that League of Legends is a blend of PvP and long-term strategy is key to avoiding simple mista


The axe ricochets off the target high up into the air, landing 2 seconds later at a location determined by Draven's current movement. If Draven catches an axe, Spinning Axe is reapplied for no additional cost on his next basic att


It's important to remember that, despite League of Draven and the other bonuses for doing so, it's okay to drop axes. In fact, sometimes experienced Draven players should. The enemy team can see where the axe should fly to return to Draven and may possibly decide to aim their skill shots in that direction. It can be a great way to make them miss by simply letting an axe drop as b

Chemtech Putrifier is just that item. Its passive, Puffcap Toxin, empowers allies on healing and shielding effects with the ability to inflict Grievous Wounds. Enchanters, particularly those with a Moonstone Renewer, will be able to apply this passive multiple times in an extended fight, guaranteeing Grievous Wound uptime. Most importantly, this also allows allies to not have to waste an item slot on a weaker item. Putrifier is a powerful tool, and one enchanters can utilize perfec


Winning a single world title -- let alone two -- is a tremendous feat. In 2015, SKT T1 became the first League of Legends team to win two titles. This pretty much solidified their legacy as the greatest league of legends Guide of Legends team to ever compete. At this time, the roster consisted of MaRin, bengi, Faker/Easyhoon, Bang, and W


In the early season, Sunfire Aegis was by far the best tank mythic item. After several nerfs, the three tank items have become much closer in balance. Balanced stats means the items are evaluated based on their active abilities less than the raw numbers. For Turbo Chemtank, that active makes the i


Loss is a part of the game. Nine times out of ten defeat is not the result of an individual mistake but rather the result of smaller, long-term strategic issues. Take defeat with grace, assess what went wrong, and try ag


After all, the skin saw almost a total rework of Veigar's animations, particle effects, and emotes. He has that Power Glove, this adorable launch trailer from 2014, and tons of classic video game references. He also references an obscure moment in Shakespeare's Hamlet for some rea


Zeke's Herald is a supportive tank item that simply never found a home as it granted additional Attack Damage and Life Steal to nearby allies. In theory, this seems like a great buff for aggressive physical teams, and its health and cooldown reduction bonus made it great for supportive melee champions like Jarvan


The one, the only, the Moonstone Renewer. This item is the opposite of exciting, on the surface. Other items create impressive AoE effects, or amplify damage, or allow users to gain a second wind during a long fight. They create more damage numbers, and that's great. However, the Moonstone Renewer exists to fight back against damage by making it look like it never happe

Due to his passive ability, Spinning Axe is the absolute bread and butter ability for this champion. The best Draven players are able to balance three axes at once when pushing waves into enemy turrets. When using the Q Ability, consider t


Although SKT T1 had beaten Royal Club in the 2013 Worlds finals, the renamed Star Horn Royal Club and their marksman, Uzi, were back with a vengeance. Star Horn Royal Club and their refreshed roster decimated NaJin White Shield in the quarter-finals before beating OMG in the semi-finals. This meant taking them to consecutive Worlds fin


Some fans might shake their heads at this thinking, "Nah, the PROJECT: Yasuo skin is WAY better." Those fans are also try-hards who can't break out of gold. All jokes aside, many fans do prefer this western-themed skin to Yasuo's many other, admittedly, excellent skin opti