While there is a multitude of things that seperate a new League of Legends player from an experienced veteran, most of those center around in-game knowledge and decision making. However, there is one very real statistical disadvantage placed on newer players, which is access to runes. There is a large variety of runes available in the game, and for each stat buff, there are three tiers of runes. As your account levels up, you gain access to a new tier, with the final tier 3 runes being unlocked at level 20.

However, even when a player hits level 20, they're not going to immediately have access to all of the runes they need. Runes cost IP (short for Influence Points), the in-game currency. IP can only be gained in small amounts by playing games, and is an effective way to keep players invested in the game. However, the in-game difference between a level 20 player who purchased tier 3 runes, and one who did not, is somewhat significant. Because of this, Riot Games has decided to permanently discount certain tier 3 runes by 50%, allowing players to more quickly have the type of in-game stats that they'll quickly come to expect. Here are the runes that have been discounted:

  • Greater Mark of Attack Damage: 205 IP ⇒102 IP
  • Greater Mark of Magic Penetration: 410 IP ⇒205 IP
  • Greater Seal of Armor: 205 IP ⇒102 IP
  • Greater Glyph of Magic Resist: 205 IP ⇒102 IP
  • Greater Quintessence of Attack Damage: 1025 IP ⇒512 IP
  • Greater Quintessence of Ability Power: 1025 IP ⇒512 IP

These are some of the most commonly used runes in the game, and combining them will allow players to be ready for just about any champion they wish to play, with a functional, if not completely optimized, rune page setup. While there's still work that can be done, this goes a long way towards improving League's oft-maligned new player experience.

 

Source/image credit: Riot Games


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Last Updated: Mar 14, 2016

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A longtime fan of competitive gaming, Jeremy got his first chance to work in the field as a writer for eSportsMax. Now eSports Editor for TenTonHammer, he looks to keep readers aware of all of the biggest events and happenings in the eSports world, while also welcoming new fans who aren't yet sure where to go to get the most relevant information. Jeremy always looks to provide content for new fans and veterans alike, believing that helping as many people as possible enjoy all the scene has to offer is key to its growth.

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