Since launching last year, League of Legends: Wild Rift has become a top MOBAs on mobile platforms. Players have praised the game for its difficulty and the great translation of hero mechanics from PC to mobile. Riot Games has since added a Ranked Mode that most MOBAs nowadays have as well.
It’s important to rise through the ranks in the game. It isn’t just for bragging rights but also for rewards. Newcomers and veterans alike can struggle to rise from Iron to Challenger. Let’s discuss the ranked system first before discussing how to rise through the ranks.
To start playing Ranked, you’ll need to reach level 10. You can do this simply by playing the game regularly. Once you reach level 10, you’ll have to finish ten placement matches to determine your starting rank for the season. The game has ten ranks to rise through, but the journey won’t be easy.
There will be four tiers, from Iron to Emerald. You’ll have to win somewhere between two to four Placement Marks to get through these tiers.
You’ll have to win three times before being promoted to a new rank. If you lose three times first, you can’t rank up, and you’ll have to fight through your promotions again. Now, let’s talk about some tips.
Master Your Hero
The bread and butter of every Wild Rift game are the heroes you use along the way. Currently, there are over 70 heroes to choose from in the game. They are spread out through various roles such as Fighter, Assassin, Marksman, Mage, Support, and Tank. Before you dive into any Ranked game, make sure that you master a few heroes first.
Keep in mind that there are heroes that are fit for newcomers. These include Garen, Nassus, Blitzcrank, and Ahri. On the other hand, some heroes, such as Ezreal, Jax, Rengar, and many others, are hard to use. It’s best to try out every hero first. Master their skill sets, and know which heroes counter them and which heroes you can counter with them. Most importantly, ensure your item builds are perfect for that hero.
Learn And Master Each Role
A balanced team, including League of Legends: Wild Rift, is crucial in any MOBA. There are a total of five roles in the game: ADC, Support, Jungle, Mid-Lane, and Baron-Lane. You must know how to play each role because if you’re playing solo, you’ll need to adjust for your teammates for the team’s sake. Here’s a brief look at each role:
- ADC – The main carry of the team. The Support in Baron Lane’ll usually accompany you. You’ll need to farm early to help carry the team for the rest of the game.
- Support – As the name suggests, you’ll support your teammates in this role. At the start of the game, you’ll be tasked with protecting the ADC in their lane. Help them get the last hits on minions and help them get kills as well.
- Jungle – This is a very complex role, as you’ll usually have to roam around the Jungle to farm the neutral creeps. The most important part of the Jungle role is that you should take Baron Nasher, Rift Herald, and the dragons from the enemy team. This role is vital as you’ll be responsible for setting up ambushes at the top, mid, and bottom lanes.
- Mid-Lane – The mid-laner is tasked with pushing the middle tower as fast as you can. You should also support the top and bottom lanes, as both areas are easily accessible.
- Baron-Lane – This lane is the closest to Baron/Rift Herald, so you’ll serve as a means to watch if the enemy team is trying to kill these beasts. You’ll also be the second carry of the team, so make sure you out-farm the enemy solo laner.
Generally, you should master at least two heroes for each role. That way, you can adjust accordingly depending on what your team needs. Still, it would be best to let your teammates know what role you are comfortable playing first so that you can perform at your best.
Aim For Baron Nashor And The Rift Herald
The Rift Herald will arrive at Baron Lane around 5 minutes into the match. These are two of the most important jungle creeps out there. Killing The Rift Herald will allow you to summon the beast on one of the lanes. It’s a good way to push the first tower of the opponents early. On the other hand, if your opponents can secure the Rift Herald, you must do your best to protect the lane where it is summoned.
The Rift Herald appears once in a match only. After you beat it, it will be replaced by Baron Nashor, which will arrive on the map around 10 minutes into the fight. Baron Nashor is tough and will often require the coordination of the entire team to beat. Killing Baron Nashor will empower your creeps and help you recall at a faster rate as well.
Learn The Lay Of The Land
Learning the map deeply in League of Legends: Wild Rift or any other MOBA is very important. It will help you initiate ganks easier, and you’ll also be able to avoid ambushes. The good news is that in Wild Rift, the map is mirrored. This means that the layout will be the same no matter what side of the map you are on.
Learning the lay of the land is even more important if you play the Jungler role. Find the most optimized routes for juggling the neutral creeps so that you stay on track of a progressive route. Of course, if you know the map’s layout well, you’ll also find it easier to set up ambushes for the enemy team.
Slay The Dragons
Aside from Baron Nashor and the Rift Herald, you also share the maps with a few dragons. The dragons spawn several times throughout the game. In total, there are eight dragons to fight in the game.
- Mountain Dragon – Grants 6% of health as a shield after not taking damage for 5 seconds.
- Cloud Dragon – Grants 7.5% of bonus movement speed, increases to 15% when not in combat.
- Ocean Dragon – Grants 8% physical and magical vamp.
- Infernal Dragon – Grants 8% increased damage.
Each of these dragons has an elder form which only arrives during the latter parts of the game. Their elder dragon versions offer the same buffs but are more potent. Having your Jungler steal the dragons whenever possible is very important, as this can put a lot of pressure on the enemy team.
Play In A Group
MOBAs are always about synergy and team play. While playing solo is okay, you’ll find it hard to play with strangers. One problem is that they might be unable to adjust to you if you only play select roles and heroes. Another problem is that you aren’t sure of their playstyle, so it might be hard to keep up with them.
You can play ranked in pairs, trios, or in teams of five. Remember that when you’re playing in a group, you’ll also be matched with players who are in a group. This means you’ll face off against other players who could be just as coordinated and synergized as your team.
Turn On Your Mics
Communication plays a huge role in MOBAs. When you can, and if you can, make sure you turn on your mics to set up plays a lot better with your team. It can be hard communicating solely through chat alone, and in most cases, this will make it hard for you and your team to coordinate with each other. Quick chat options are available, but they are often not enough to set up plays,
Get a decent mic and headset rig to coordinate with players well. There’s in-game voice chat in League of Legends: Wild Rift, but players complain it’s not that good. As such, use Discord if you are playing in a group. The comms will be clearer, and there will be fewer hiccups between calls.
These tips will help you slowly but surely rise through the ranks in Wild Rift. Perhaps the most important tip is to stay patient with yourself and your teammates. With enough practice, you’ll be able to win more games and might eventually reach the Challenger rank as well.
