Adopting a more realistic approach, @kennycosplaystuff's armor glimmers with heroic energy. This take on Garen appears more like a traditional knight, toning down the oversized elements of the Demacian's des

Although a knight and ostensibly a "tank" (or "juggernaut" to be more specific) in League of Legends , Garen is better known for his offensive capabilities and hit-and-run tactics in the game. Doubling down on the damage-centric element of Garen's in-game kit, @mangalphantom highlights the massive sword wielded by the Demacian warr

Representing both the standard hero archetype and League of Legends as one of its poster boys, Garen defends Demacia with his mighty sword, indomitable spirit, and penchant for spinning defeats into victory. While his design might be less unique than many of the characters featured in the game, Garen undoubtedly commands a loyal fanb

Electing for a more proportional representation of Garen's armor, the blues and golds look well-maintained and ready for a morale-boosting parade through the streets of Demacia—in particular, the scale armor located just below the pauldrons stands out as an impressive design f

Unfortunately, since the matchmaking system was flawed, new players would routinely end up in games where their teammates or enemies would have thousands of games worth of experience over them. With no designated matchmaking pool for beginners, they would soon become frustrated at the skill gap and quit the game. Another problem was smurfing in the matchmaking system, where more skilled players would create alternate accounts with the intention of playing against lower skilled players. In short, newcomers rarely played against others at their skill level and this was a big reason why Dota 2 stagnated in grow

These new changes represent an exciting step forward for competitive games in general. While the competitive nature of the eSports scenes are what draw people towards these games, they are often inaccessible for newcomers. With Valve taking a big step forward in addressing these concerns, this hopefully means that its other games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will follow suit . Its stance on smurfing should also serve as an example for other competitive games as well. Games like League of Legends and Overwatch have had smurfing problems for years but since their developers rarely crack down on it, they turn off many potential newcomers. As Valve continues to improve its matchmaking systems, other games should take note of how Dota 2 has begun catering to a new audie

Speaking of those items, active abilities on your equipment may look a little different - but don't panic. Actives haven't gone anywhere, you just acquire them now through boot enchantments. Buying boots is almost always priority in League, and that doesn't change here. Except now, when you pick up your Ninja Tabi or Mercury's Treads, you can enchant them with just about any active like invulnerability buffs, shields, dashes, or movement speed increa

In the game, her passive ability "Get Excited!" triggers when she defeats an enemy or razes an opposing tower , which results in Jinx gaining a massive boost to her movement and attack speed—all but ensuring she'll continue on her warpath. @roxxace, without brandishing her guns and explosives, encapsulates this key aspect of the champion with her unhinged laughing-grin and wide-eyed ecst

New items will join the fray, too. In particular, Riot is prioritizing items for tanks. You'll see the addition of Frozen Heart, Force of Nature, Sunfire Aegis, and Sheen in these upcoming patches. As Wild Rift stands, it's missing several classic items from League of Legends, and Riot will slowly add those in with new champi

In terms of Hanzo Gameplay, Wild Rift will feel largely familiar. There are still teams of five, towers, minions, and monster camps. Very little about the map has changed, and your goal will still be to take down the enemy Nexus. And while so much of this seems the same, you may notice a few things missing. League's Nexus is no longer protected by inhibitors and towers - those are built-in - and you'll have to deal with the Nexus' own giant laser it uses to protect itself inst

The biggest change in the newcomer update for Dota 2 is the revamped tutorial . Valve implemented a quest-like system of objectives that allows beginners to explore the game in a controlled, scripted environment. Featuring tiers of progression, it introduces players to the client and basic game mechanics with rewards upon completion. Alongside this new tutorial is a glossary to help players fill in any gaps along the way. The coaching system from previous battle passes have also made a return as players can request to have coaches join them in their games for extra h

Knowing how to cut some losses in DOTA 2 or any other MOBA for that matter, is crucial to avoiding some nasty and debilitating deaths. Such deaths can come easy when you see a three or five-man push at one of your towers and you do an uncoordinated defense atte