So, the Season 6 of Ranked play for League of Legends has begun, and many people across the world (including myself) have begun the epic struggle to get to Gold.
Anyone who has made this attempt before knows that it's a frustrating slog as you fight not only the enemy team, but sometimes (most of the time), you have to fight your own teammates as they show you perhaps the ugliest side of the League of Legends community.
Which leads me to the the best advice to getting through ranked:
1. Don't fight your teammates. They might feed and piss you off. Bottle it up. Let it go. If they goad you, ignore them. In fact, if they don't stop, mute them. If they're being jerks to troll you, getting into an argument in them means they win and your gameplay will suffer from it. If they are sincere, then all the vitriol they are spitting is not only affecting your performance, but theirs. So, tell them they're being muted and then mute them. If anything else, you're not distracted with the temptation to respond and throw off your game.
They're your teammates, as much as you might hate some of them, you ultimately win or lose together. So work with them, or at the very least, don't let 'em being you down. If you keep that in mind, then the following advice becomes much more effective.
2. Try to be in good condition when you play Ranked. Obviously, you probably shouldn't play if you're drunk or high, no matter how good you think you are inebriated. Also, you should feel like you're in good condition. Well fed, maybe with a decent amount of sleep and not emotional. Some caffeine can help enhance your performance, but don't get reliant on it. Don't drink too much of it, either, being uncomfortably energetic does not help your performance any.
3. Stick with what works. Ranked is not a place for experimentation. Anyone who screws around with weird builds and/or characters they've never played is probably good enough to get to Gold no matter what they do or are trolling. The latter is more likely. In any case, Ranked is a tough enough place. You don't need the handicap. If you want to try something new or sharpen your skills with champs you're not good with, Normals is a much better environment. The enemies will be of comparable skill and the risk will be much, much lower. It's tempting to play champions that are strong in the meta right now, but what good is it if you just feed with that champ anyways?
4. Try to play around your team. Remember, you're all working together. Even if you don't like your teammates immediately, you can work with them as early as the champion select. Look at who they are picking and play champions that compliment the group or fill in gaps in your composition. Got a Yasuo mid? Play Alistar or Jarvan IV for the sweet, sweet synergy. Got a team of Bruisers, Juggernauts and Tanks? Pick Kog'maw or Vayne and be the hero your team deserves as they play 'Protect the Hypercarry'. No one wants to play Tank? Pick one and be the wall between the enemy and your team. Whether well-rounded or specialized, having a team comp can give you a leg up on the opposition, who, on most accounts will be a mish-mash of champions that don't necessarily work together.
5. Never give up. It's cheesy, but true. Sometimes, you just need the grit and determination to stick a game out, even when it looks hopeless. Even if you can't win, at least try to treat it as a learning experience. Who knows, if you learn something that is effective even when you're at a disadvantage, imagine if you used it in a game where you're not. Of course, never giving up doesn't just apply to single games, but all games. Ranked is a slog, but if you decide to stop, then you don't have a chance to move forward. It's okay to take a break and recharge, however. Sometimes you need to step away briefly to come back well-rested and ready to kick ass.
Hopefully, these tips help you rise to Gold and even beyond! Good luck and happy hunting!
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