On July 8, Pu Liu, the Game Director for League of Legends, made an announcement on social media about Riot’s plans to improve the detection and punishment of “soft inting,” a significant issue in the game.

Soft inting involves players making deliberate mistakes during a match without being obvious enough to be penalized for offenses like trolling or helping the enemy team.

Liu explained that with the help of Vanguard, Riot can now issue hardware bans, meaning they can suspend a player’s computer, not just their accounts. He then asked the LoL community for their opinions on how quickly Riot should start applying hardware bans for soft inting. Many players responded, with a majority favoring a more lenient approach.

Spideraxe, a popular League account, suggested a lenient stance, stating that hardware bans should only be used for repeat offenders. He believes that Riot could explore more creative punishments before resorting to hardware bans, such as limiting the players to bot matches.

However, some community members expressed concerns that Riot might end up hardware banning players who are simply having a bad game rather than intentionally sabotaging matches to annoy their teammates.

On the game’s subreddit, players generally supported immediate hardware bans and even called for stricter measures. One Reddit user suggested not only immediate hardware bans but also punishing the main accounts of players who engage in such behavior on their alternate accounts.

As of now, Liu has not publicly responded to any of the community’s feedback, leaving players to wait and see how quickly Riot will move from suspending accounts to implementing hardware bans.

Riot Games has been actively addressing problematic and toxic behavior across its major titles. The company has taken a strong stance against harassment in Valorant and cheating in League of Legends. This new focus on tackling soft inting is part of Riot’s ongoing effort to create a better gaming experience for its players.

Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel is currently one of the most popular streamers. Even though thousands of people watch him every time he goes live, he sometimes breaks the rules while gaming.

During a broadcast in May 2024, xQc logged into League of Legends and got a message saying that a player he reported for abusive text chat had been punished. The French Canadian streamer admitted he reported the player out of frustration, calling it a “false report.”

“Dude, the only person I reported, I falsely reported them. What?”

As his chat accused him of snitching on another player, xQc explained more about the false report.

“The only person I reported, I was malding and I falsely reported them. He didn’t say anything bad!”

This isn’t the first time the famous streamer has misused a report feature. In 2017, he was banned from Overwatch for a similar issue.

While streaming, the former Overwatch League pro received a message from Blizzard stating his account would be banned for 72 hours for “misuse of reporting system” to stop innocent Overwatch players from being banned.

xQc would fill out his reports with comments like “ur such a piece of sh*t,” which led to Blizzard giving him a three-day suspension.

Since xQc only reported one player in League of Legends, it doesn’t seem like Riot will suspend his account like Blizzard did. However, that could change now that he has admitted to making a false report.

His achievements on the Rift are impressive, and he has built a massive fan base that supports both him and his team, T1. With his recent victory at Worlds 2023, Faker’s legacy is already firmly established.

The announcement of his induction brings a host of exciting new content for fans. This includes new cosmetics, an event pass, and other enjoyable features.

Hall of Legends: Faker Event

Information has been pouring in about an upcoming in-game event pass to celebrate Faker’s induction into the Hall of Legends. There are even rumors suggesting this might be a new type of Battle Pass, offering players the chance to earn various rewards. This information was shared by the well-known leaker BigBadBear.

While the exact rewards are still unknown, they are expected to be closely tied to Faker’s illustrious career. Players can look forward to a variety of cosmetic items, in addition to skins, as part of this event.

Hall of Legends: Faker Skins

Currently, we know that there will be new skins for Ahri and LeBlanc. Detailed information about the Ahri skin has been released, revealing that it will come in two different versions with a potential quest system to upgrade from one version to another.

According to BigBadBear, you will initially purchase the first version of the skin and then upgrade it by playing the game with the skin equipped. More specific details about this system will be disclosed soon.

In summary, the skins being introduced as part of the Hall of Legends: Faker Induction are:

• Risen Legend Ahri Version 1
• Risen Legend Ahri Version 2
• Hall of Legends LeBlanc skin

Release Date

The exact release date for these skins is not yet confirmed, but it is anticipated that they will be available with Patch 14.12 on June 14, 2024. However, the cosmetic content is expected to hit the PBE soon, which will provide more detailed information.

In conclusion, Faker’s induction into the Hall of Legends is set to be a grand event with new skins, cosmetics, and an engaging event pass, all celebrating his remarkable career and contributions to League of Legends.

With the Mythic Essence serving as a hybrid of its predecessors, players now have the opportunity to acquire Prestige Edition, Hextech, and Mythic skins directly from the Mythic Shop, with the entire inventory undergoing rotation on a monthly basis.

Patch 14.9 Mythic Shop rotation

Skins

Currently, the Mythic Shop boasts a selection comprising 5 Prestige skins, 2 Hextech skins, and 1 Crystalis Indomitus skin. However, the offerings don’t stop there, as players can also expect to find rotating accessories aligned with the thematic essence of the new Crystalis Motus skins.

Accessories

Additionally, accessories associated with Crystalis Indomitus Kha’Zix will also make their appearance, enhancing the diversity and allure of the shop’s offerings.

Patch 14.10 Mythic Shop rotation

To add to the excitement, the Mythic Shop promises regular updates with 2 Prestige skins cycling in and out every month. Furthermore, players can anticipate the rotation of 2 older Hextech skins alongside a new Mythic skin every three months, ensuring a steady influx of fresh content to explore and acquire.

When it comes to pricing, skins within the Mythic Shop vary in cost depending on their unvaulting history. Prestige skins are initially priced at 125 ME for their first appearance, with subsequent unvaults seeing an increase to 150 ME for the second, and 200 ME for any subsequent appearances thereafter.

Similarly, Hextech skins are priced at 100 ME for their debut, with subsequent appearances fetching 125 ME, providing players with a dynamic pricing model that rewards early adoption while maintaining accessibility for repeat purchases.

The next rotation of the Mythic Shop is slated to coincide with the launch of League of Legends’ new patch 14.10 on May 15, 2024.

Riot Games has launched another event in League of Legends to commemorate MSI 2024. Amidst the tournament fervor, players can anticipate generous rewards such as Drops, Mercedes Benz Hextech Chests, and more.

Additionally, Riot has unveiled a fresh batch of Empyrean skins coinciding with the MSI Empyrean 2024 Event. This highly anticipated event encompasses a range of offerings including the Battle Pass, Orbs, Bundles, Token Shop, and various other enticing features.

MSI 2024 Empyrean Missions

Naturally, missions are an integral component of this event, offering players the opportunity to earn additional Tokens for redeeming rewards. Here’s an overview of all the Missions featured in the Event.

MSI 2024 Standard Missions

There are Standard Missions, each designed to be completed sequentially, offering players LoL Event XP upon their completion. These Missions will remain active for the duration of the Event, ensuring that players have ample time to embark on their quest for rewards.

MSI 2024 Infinite Pass Missions

As customary with such events, an Infinite Pass Mission is available, enabling players to accumulate points towards Pass XP. By participating in and emerging victorious in games, players can strive to achieve 200 points, consequently earning 200 LoL Event XP.

MSI 2024 Arena Missions

It’s imperative to complete these Missions before the event concludes on June 3, 2024.

Recently, one player shared their tough journey to Diamond rank on the League subreddit. They said they spent a lot of time playing the game to reach this high level. But once they got there, they found it was filled with tololxic teammates.

A LoL player regrets getting better

The user, named Lucia_LA, used to play in Gold rank where people were more relaxed, and troublemakers were rare. But as they climbed higher, they noticed more players ruining the game on purpose. If someone made a mistake or got upset, they’d sabotage the match.

“It’s funny because everyone thinks as your rank goes up, the game quality goes up. Makes sense, right? In reality, as rank goes up, the fragility of your teammates ego goes up.”

It’s no secret that players in high ranks can be very full of themselves. At every level, League players are known for being critical, but those in the top ranks are even quicker to judge because they expect everyone to perform at a high level. Only about 5% of League users are Diamond or higher, according to League of Graphs.

“Gold was my peak of league fun. Low Diamond is only suffering, i’m tired boss”

One commenter in the Reddit thread mentioned that in Master-GM ranks, everyone thinks they’re as good as the legendary Faker. If someone makes a mistake, they’re bombarded with criticism. People might even give up on the game if they think someone isn’t playing perfectly.

Most players in the thread agreed that lower-ranked are more humble because they know they’re not the best. But higher-ranked players might have a big ego after putting in so much time and effort to get there.

While there’s no exact number of games it takes to reach Diamond, it’s safe to say that anyone who gets there has spent a lot of time playing. They don’t want their hard work wasted by teammates who aren’t playing their best.

Now, fans are eagerly awaiting Season 2, which is set to hit screens later this year. While there’s no official trailer yet, hints are dropping left and right from the cast and crew.

Tragic hint at Arcane Season 2

The writer let slip that three new characters will join the lineup, and Jason Spisak, the voice behind Silco, promised fans that his character will be back for more action.

And now, Ella Purnell, the voice of Jinx, is adding to the buzz by sharing her emotional journey recording lines for the new season. She recently went back to the studio for some touch-ups on the finale and ended up getting teary-eyed during the session. In an interview, she hinted that viewers might need some tissues for Season 2.

“It’s devastating, and nobody will feel good after watching it,” 

Voicing Jinx, Ella brings to life the younger sister of Vi, known for her chaotic and unpredictable nature. While Ella dropped hints about what’s to come, Riot Games is keeping Season 2’s plot tightly under wraps.

Arcane Season 1 left fans wondering about the fate of Mel Medarda when Jinx unleashed her rocket on the Piltover tower. The story dives into the backstory of Jinx and Vi, showing how they grew up together in Zaun and got their powers.

Arcane Season 2, produced by Riot Games and Fortiche Production, is scheduled for release in November 2024. Fans can’t wait to see what twists and turns await their favorite characters.

Lead gameplay designer Matt “Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison, in a comprehensive patch preview shared on Twitter, confirmed that adjustments to Nasus’s abilities are inbound, with a particular focus on enhancing his damage output and life-stealing capabilities.

Nasus buffs in LoL Patch 14.7

• P lifesteal increased from 11/16/21 percent to 12/18/24 percent.
• Q base damage increased from 30-110 to 40-120.

Nasus’s signature ability, Siphoning Strike, will undergo a damage increase across all levels of the skill, while his passive life steal from Soul Eater receives a significant buff, particularly accentuated in the mid to late stages of the game.

Phroxzon emphasized that while he remains relatively straightforward to pick up and play, he struggles to contend with the dominant presence of bruisers reigning supreme in the top lane meta.

The adjustments aim to fulfill the fantasy of Nasus as an unstoppable force in the later stages of a match, with his life-stealing potential reaching an impressive 24% at level 13—a notable surge from the previous 21%. Phroxzon clarified that these buffs are tailored to amplify Nasus’s prowess as a drain tank in the late game while also easing the threshold for last-hitting minions with his Q ability.

Despite Nasus maintaining a moderate level of popularity in Patch 14.6, as indicated by statistics from U.GG, his win rate has dipped slightly below the equilibrium, standing at 48.92%. While this doesn’t signal an immediate cause for concern, the champion finds himself struggling to keep pace with the likes of Maokai, or Zac, who currently dominate the top lane landscape.

This forthcoming adjustment marks the second significant increase to Nasus’s life-stealing capabilities in nine months, with Patch 13.12 also providing a 15% boost.

The lack of attention Nasus has received in recent updates, with the last significant change occurring in June’s 13.12 patch, likely contributed to his diminishing win rate. As matches tend to stretch longer, Riot Games recognizes that his scaling potential falls short of expectations.

With the anticipated changes in Patch 14.7, players eagerly anticipate his resurgence as a formidable pick on the Rift, hoping that these adjustments will reinvigorate interest in the champion and restore his prominence among Summoners’ Rift.

The long-awaited VGU of Skarner, League of Legends’ crystalline scorpion champion, has finally been unveiled, bringing a fresh look to this classic character.

However, the update has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly when it comes to the redesigned skins accompanying the rework. Among these, the Guardian of the Sands skin has been a focal point of criticism for its perceived lack of value, despite its relatively high cost of 975RP.

A detailed critique surfaced on a Reddit thread dated March 19, where users delved into the specifics of their disappointment with the Guardian of the Sands Skarner skin. The thread’s original poster, Bubblegum1109, highlighted a particular grievance with the skin’s recall animation.

They lamented the loss of the original skin’s simple yet satisfying recall, criticizing the updated version for merely adding “sand” effects to the base recall animation. This change was seen as indicative of Riot Games’ willingness to “cut corners” on modern skin updates.

The discussion expanded as he drew comparisons between the Guardian of the Sands skin and other skins priced similarly or even lower. They pointed out that skins such as Hextech Galio and Crabgot, both priced at 520RP, received significant upgrades including new particles, sounds, and even voice filters, making Skarner’s update seem lackluster in comparison.

The sentiment that Riot Games had not put forth their best effort with Skarner’s new skins was echoed by many respondents to the thread. Accusations of “pure laziness” were common, with fans expressing their disillusionment, particularly those who had favored the Guardian of the Sands skin prior to its rework.

Furthermore, dissatisfaction was not limited to the Guardian of the Sands skin. Another skin, Earthrune Skarner, was mentioned by players as having been “absolutely robbed” in its transition. The rework transformed this skin from its original Earth Elemental theme to a more robotic appearance, further fueling the disappointment among the Skarner player base.

The rework of Skarner, including these controversial skin updates, is scheduled to be implemented with the upcoming League of Legends Patch 14.7, set to go live on April 3. The community’s feedback has been loud and clear, but whether Riot Games will address these criticisms and make adjustments to the skins in question is still uncertain.

This highly sought-after skin, which has been a fan favorite concept for years, was officially confirmed by Riot on March 17 during an exclusive world premiere showcased in the LCS playoff match between Team Liquid and Dignitas.

Fans have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of this skin ever since Ornn was introduced to League of Legends. While custom, fan-made versions have circulated within the community for quite some time, it’s only now that Train Conductor has been given the green light by Riot.

The essence of the concept revolves around the imaginative scenario of Ornn replacing his fiery ram with a massive locomotive whenever he unleashes his ultimate ability, Call of the Forge God.

Riot has brought this vision to life by incorporating details such as train tracks that materialize whenever he uses his ultimate. In terms of appearance, the skin showcases Ornn donning the attire of a traditional old-school train conductor, complete with a signature striped hat and buttoned-up overalls. Notably, instead of wielding his customary hammer, he brandishes a striking red wrench as his weapon of choice.

Arguably the most captivating aspect of this skin is its designed recall animation. Ornn summons a train, embarking on a journey along the rails through a portal that transports him back to base.

As of now, there’s no specific timeline for the release of Train Conductor Ornn, but based on the progress showcased during the LCS livestream, the skin appears to be nearing completion.

Given its theme and the delightful animations typically associated with April Fools’ skins in the past, it’s plausible that Train Conductor Ornn might be included in this year’s lineup of April Fools’ skins in League. With the potential for its debut coinciding with the launch of Patch 14.7 next month, fans can remain hopeful for the arrival of Train Conductor Ornn at the station in the near future.