Climb to Silver in League of Legends
Champion Fundamentals
Mastering the Champions
Before diving into complex strategies, you need to master your tools. In League of Legends, your champion is your primary tool. This guide focuses on three champions that form a powerful and straightforward team composition: Miss Fortune, Nautilus, and Lux. We'll break down their abilities, how to level them up, what items to buy, and their basic game plan.
Miss Fortune, the Bounty Hunter
Miss Fortune (MF) is an Attack Damage Carry, or ADC. Her job is to stay in the back line during fights and deal consistent damage from a safe distance. She's known for her high damage output, especially her powerful ultimate ability in team fights.
Your main goal as MF is simple: shoot things. A lot. The key is doing it from a position where enemies can't easily reach you.
Her abilities are all about positioning and maximizing damage.
| Key | Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Passive | Love Tap | Deal bonus damage when switching targets. |
| Q | Double Up | Fire a shot that bounces to a second target, dealing critical damage if the first target dies. |
| W | Strut | Passively gain movement speed when not taking damage. Activate it for a burst of attack speed. |
| E | Make It Rain | Fire bullets into the air that rain down, slowing and damaging enemies in an area. |
| R | Bullet Time | Channel a massive cone of bullets, dealing huge damage to anyone caught inside. |
For your Skill Order, you'll want to prioritize maximizing your damage. Start by putting a point in Q at level 1, then E, then W. From there, focus on leveling up your Q first for maximum poke damage in lane. After Q is maxed, level up W for the increased attack speed. Max E last. Of course, always put a point in your ultimate, R, whenever you can (at levels 6, 11, and 16).
When it comes to Item Builds, Miss Fortune thrives on items that give her Attack Damage (AD) and Lethality, which helps her damage squishy targets. A good starting point is building towards items like Youmuu's Ghostblade or The Collector. These give you the raw damage and stats needed to make your abilities, especially your ultimate, hit incredibly hard.
Nautilus, the Titan of the Depths
Nautilus is a tanky Support champion. His role is to initiate fights and protect his ADC, Miss Fortune. He's packed with crowd control (stuns, roots, and slows), making him a menace to anyone who gets too close.
As Nautilus, you are the anchor. Your job is to find a good fight with your hook and hold enemies down so your team can follow up.
| Key | Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Passive | Staggering Blow | Your first auto-attack on an enemy roots them in place. |
| Q | Dredge Line | Throw your anchor. If it hits an enemy, you pull them and yourself together, stunning them briefly. If it hits terrain, it pulls you to it. |
| W | Titan's Wrath | Gain a temporary shield that also makes your auto-attacks damage enemies in a small area around your target. |
| E | Riptide | Create three waves of explosions around you that damage and slow enemies. |
| R | Depth Charge | Fire a shockwave that chases an enemy champion, knocking up and stunning them, and also knocking up any enemies it passes through. |
For your Skill Order, you'll typically start with Q at level 1 to have immediate pressure. At level 2, take W for its shield and extra damage. At level 3, get E. From there, you'll max Q first for the lower cooldown on your main engagement tool. Then, max W for a stronger shield and better trading, followed by E. As always, put points into R at levels 6, 11, and 16.
Nautilus's Item Build focuses on tank stats like health, armor, and magic resist. You want to be as durable as possible. Items like Locket of the Iron Solari or Knight's Vow are excellent choices. They not only make you harder to kill but also provide supportive effects for your allies, especially your ADC.
Lux, the Lady of Luminosity
Lux is a mage who can be played in the Mid lane or as a Support. She specializes in long-range poke damage and crowd control. Her kit allows her to control areas of the map and burst down enemies from a safe distance.
Playing Lux is about finding the right angles. Land your Light Binding, and you can unload your entire combo for massive damage.
| Key | Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Passive | Illumination | Lux's damaging spells mark enemies. Her next auto-attack against a marked enemy consumes the mark to deal bonus magic damage. |
| Q | Light Binding | Fire a sphere of light that roots and damages up to two enemies. |
| E | Lucent Singularity | Create a sphere of light that slows enemies. You can detonate it to damage enemies in the area. |
| W | Prismatic Barrier | Throw your wand like a boomerang, shielding yourself and any allies it passes through. |
| R | Final Spark | After a short delay, fire a giant laser beam in a line that deals significant damage. It also triggers your passive. |
Your Skill Order as Lux is designed for poking and wave clearing. Start with E at level 1 for safe, long-range poke. Take Q at level 2, and W at level 3. You'll want to max E first to increase its damage and slow, making it a great tool for controlling the lane. After that, max Q for a longer root duration and more damage. Max W last, and put points into R at 6, 11, and 16.
For Item Builds, Lux needs Ability Power (AP) to make her spells hurt. A core item for her is Luden's Companion, which gives her a burst of damage and helps with clearing minion waves. From there, look for items that increase her burst potential, like Shadowflame or Rabadon's Deathcap.
Now let's see what you've learned about these three champions.
What is the primary skill maximization order for Miss Fortune after her ultimate (R)?
As a tanky support, Nautilus's main job is to protect his ADC and initiate fights. Which item helps him do both by making him more durable and providing supportive effects for allies?
Knowing your champion's kit is the first and most critical step. Practice their combos, learn their limits, and you'll be on your way to mastering the game.