Data verified for patch 16.13 — updated automatically with every League of Legends release

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League of Legends Guides

Precise explanations of the mechanics Riot doesn't document: MMR, LP gains, latency. Every guide is re-checked with each patch (currently 16.13).

What Is MMR in League of Legends?

MMR, Elo, LP: how League of Legends actually rates your skill, why the number is hidden, and how it decides your LP gains.

How to Improve Your MMR in League of Legends

Win more than you lose, target a 55% win rate over 20-30 games, avoid the traps: the concrete plan to recover an MMR lagging behind your rank.

How to Lower Your Ping in League of Legends

Wi-Fi, background apps, server choice, ISP: the step-by-step diagnosis to identify the cause of your League of Legends lag and fix it.

The Average Time Played on League of Legends

How many hours a typical League of Legends player accumulates, why everyone underestimates their total, and how to calculate yours precisely.