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0 Cold Facts About League of Legends" League of Legends (LoL) is a popular online multiplayer game that has swept the world by storm since its launch in 200
9. As much as players know the game's mechanics and strategies, there are still a few fun and fascinating facts about this game that you may not know about. Here are 100 cold facts about League of Legends:
1. The first five champions created for LoL were Ashe, Ryze, Sion, Kayle, and Annie.
2. At release, beta testers who referred ten friends to the game received an exclusive UFO Corki skin.
3. In Asian countries, League of Legends is known as "LOL."
4. LoL was created by Riot Games, which is now owned by Tencent Holdings, a Chinese conglomerate that owns shares in multiple companies.
5. The game was designed to be easy-to-learn but complex enough for players to keep improving.
6. League of Legends currently has over 150 playable champions, each with unique abilities and playstyles.
7. The game has been nominated for over 20 different gaming awards and won 7 of them.
8. LoL has over 100 million registered players worldwide as of 202
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9. In 2014, LoL was the most played PC game in the world with over 27 million users daily.
10 The game is free to play but offers in-game purchases for skins, champions, and other items. 1
1. LoL has its own dedicated esports scene, where professional teams compete in various tournaments for large prize pools. 1
2. The League of Legends World Championship, the game's largest tournament, has a prize pool that exceeded $6 million in 2020. 1
3. Many professional players and coaches have become celebrities in their own right. 1
4. In the Korean esports scene, LoL has been deemed a national sport, with players receiving visa support from the government to compete. 1
5. Faker, arguably the most celebrated pro player of all time, has a total of three world championships under his belt. 1
6. The game's official mascot is a yordle named Teemo. 1
7. The Shadow Isles is considered to be the game's spookiest location, with many of the champions originating from there. 1
8. The game's name is a nod to a popular board game, Defense of the Ancients (DotA). 1
9. The loading screen tips used to provide humorous hints and tricks, but now offer more specific gameplay advice. 20. The game's chat feature uses a modified form of Internet Relay Chat (IRC). 2
1. The game's ban/pick phase was first introduced in the game's predecessor, DotA. 2
2. In 2015, Riot Games introduced a new game mode called "Hexakill," which allowed 6 players to play on each team. 2
3. In 2016, Riot released a game mode called "Elemental Drakes," where players could defeat elemental dragons for permanent buffs. 2
4. The game's final boss, Nexus, can only be destroyed by attacking it with the help of minions or without them. 2
5. The game's surrender function requires at least three of five teammates to agree before the game can be ended. 2
6. In 2017, a mode called "Nexus Blitz" was introduced, which was considered a hybrid of Summoner's Rift and the ARAM (All Random All Mid) mode. 2
7. In 2018, an experimental game mode called "Nexus Blitz
2.0" was introduced, which had a unique jungle objective called "King of the Hill." 2
8. Xayah and Rakan were the first champions released at the same time that shared unique ability interactions. 2
9. Skarner was released with a repurposed design after several development setbacks. 30. Caitlyn was the first champion to have a fully animated splash art. 3
1. Multiple champions are named after their creators, such as Ezreal (Ezra), Quinn (Quinton), and Ekko (Lucca). 3
2. The game's lore is divided into numerous regions, each with its own unique champions, customs, and beliefs. 3
3. The Void is considered the game's most dangerous location, with each of its champions and creatures possessing unique and deadly powers. 3
4. The game's minions are called "Creeps" in DotA, but were renamed to "Minions" in LoL. 3
5. The game's storyline was initially created by a team of only 14 people. 3
6. In the game's early development, an unfortunate bug made champions' legs wiggle during game crashes, and this became known as the "dance of death." 3
7. Ashe was the first champion to be released with an official champion spotlight. 3
8. The game's first April Fool's Day event featured a champion called "Urf the Manatee," an overpowered champion that was eventually nerfed out of existence. 3
9. The game's Christmas maps feature poros, a beloved creature that has become a staple of the game's holiday theme. 40. In 2013, the game was updated to include a "Realm of Bans" where toxic players are sent. 4
1. The game's development team has been known to sneak in Easter eggs, such as the hidden "Teemo-Knockup," a DND reference that involves a thrown cabbage. 4
2. Many of the game's champions have their own unique voice actors, making them distinct and memorable to fans. 4
3. Malphite's ultimate ability sends him flying towards an enemy champion and deals massive damage, hence its popular nickname "The Rock Drop." 4
4. In the game's early days, the in-game chat was flooded with spam and vulgar language, leading to the creation of the "Summoner's Code" to curb toxicity. 4
5. The game's items can be combined to create more powerful versions, known as "upgrades." 4
6. The game's "HUD" (heads-up display) can be customized for a player's desired layout. 4
7. The game's "emotes" feature allows players to express themselves through their champions' reactions. 4
8. In 2015, Riot introduced "Chromas," skins that recolor a champion's appearance. 4
9. The game's international players commonly communicate in English, the game's default language in the current version. 50. The game features a "co-op vs. AI" mode, where players team up against computer-controlled opponents. 5
1. The game's emotes have been known to spawn popular catchphrases, such as "Mastery 7 here I come!" 5
2. The game's design team is known for taking player feedback seriously, often implementing suggestions that improve the game. 5
3. The game's balance team makes sure that champions and items are not too powerful or weak, adjusting them based on player feedback. 5
4. In 2016, Riot Games introduced a "Practice Tool" mode, allowing players to practice their mechanics and strategies in a simulation environment. 5
5. The game's "Runes and Masteries" system used to offer unique abilities and buffs, but was updated in 2017 to become the "Runes Reforged" system. 5
6. Riot Games has created many spin-off games based on LoL, such as "Teamfight Tactics," "Legends of Runeterra," and "Wild Rift." 5
7. The game's Hextech crafting system allows players to earn and trade in-game items, including rare skins. 5
8. The game's champion rotation system allows players to try out ten different champions each week for free. 5
9. The game's bots have been known to spam the in-game chat with nonsense, memes, and even throw out personal insults. 60. The game's community is known for their sense of humor, with players frequently creating memes and fan art featuring their favorite champions. 6
1. The game's support role in the competitive scene is often crucial, with players providing useful abilities and heals to protect and assist their allies. 6
2. The game's season rewards, such as skins and icons, are often based on a player's rank. 6
3. The game's Honor system rewards players for being positive and avoiding toxic behavior. 6
4. The game's "ARAM" mode is a fan favorite where players are given random champions to use in a single lane battle. 6
5. The game's official forums are a popular venue for players to discuss strategy, gameplay, and champion balancing. 6
6. The game's events often have special skins and other goodies as rewards for completing tasks and quests. 6
7. The game's client interface underwent a major update in 2020, resulting in a cleaner, more streamlined design. 6
8. The game's "pings" feature allows players to communicate with their teammates through an on-screen icon. 6
9. The game's meta, or popular styles of gameplay, can shift dramatically based on updates and changes. 70. The game's developer team regularly streams gameplay and updates, allowing players to interact more closely with the creators. 7
1. The game's lore is constantly expanding, through new champions, maps, and stories added with each update. 7
2. The game's most popular champion is Yasuo, a samurai-inspired sword-wielding fighter. 7
3. The game's community often creates fan-made skins and content, some of which have been officially added to the game. 7
4. The game's "clans" feature allows players to form groups and communicate more easily with each other. 7
5. The game's website offers all sorts of guides, tutorials, and news articles for players to stay up-to-date on the game. 7
6. The game's training mode allows players to experiment with different builds, strategies, and abilities without the fear of losing. 7
7. The game's ping system was initially inspired by a similar feature in the game "Smite." 7
8. The game's character development is often influenced by player feedback, with champion changes sometimes based on fan recommendations. 7
9. The game's "skin lines," or themed skins, allow players to dress up their champions in unique and interesting ways. 80. The game's "RP" (riot points) currency can be earned through playing, as well as through purchasing in-game items, such as champions and skins. 8
1. The game's client software can be run on both PC and Mac platforms. 8
2. The game's soundtrack is composed by the widely-acclaimed composer Christian "Praeco" Linke. 8
3. The game's community has a game-wide ban on any mention of a notoriously toxic player known as "Tyler
1." 8
4. The game's newest champion as of 2021, Viego, has unique abilities that allow him to "possess" other champions temporarily. 8
5. The game's heroes come in many shapes and sizes, from armored knights to creatures made entirely of ice. 8
6. The game's "Skins and Events" feature has been known to create entire festivals and holidays around certain themes, such as Halloween and Christmas. 8
7. The game's mechanics have been borrowed by many other popular video games, such as "Fortnite" and "Apex Legends." 8
8. The game's official subreddit is a popular place for players to discuss the game, ask questions, and share their love for LoL. 8
9. The game's esports scene is often praised for its professionalism and player-friendly environment. 90. The game's "Summoner's Rift" map is the most popular, and is used in almost all professional games. 9
1. The game's developer team has been known to interact with fans through social media, such as Twitter and Facebook. 9
2. The game's testing servers, or "PBE" (Public Beta Environment), allow players to try out new champions and features before they're officially released. 9
3. The game's champions often have unique backstories, motivations, and personalities, making them feel like real individuals rather than just game pieces. 9
4. The game's official YouTube channel offers many entertaining and informative videos, including champion spotlights and epic gameplay moments. 9
5. The game's tutorial, in addition to teaching the game's mechanics, also tells the story of the game's world and characters. 9
6. The game's different modes and objectives offer players a wide variety of gameplay experiences, allowing them to find their preferred style of play. 9
7. The game's developer team has been known to host charity events and fundraising campaigns in support of various causes. 9
8. The game's approval process for community-created content, such as skins and mods, is rigorous to ensure quality and maintain the game's integrity. 9
9. The game's "Mastery System" rewards players for achieving high levels of skill with certain champions. 100. The game's future is bright, with new champions, updates, and features planned for years to come.