LoL Arena is a new game mode in League of Legends that is currently in development. It is a 2v2 battle arena mode where players choose from a pool of champions and fight to destroy the enemy team’s base.
LoL arena mode features a number of unique mechanics, including augments, which are passive abilities that can be equipped to champions to give them a boost.
While this game mode has not yet arrived on official servers, Riot Games has already made some changes to PBE, the League of Legends patch testing platform for the game.
What is LoL Arena mode?
LoL Arena mode is a new game mode in League of Legends that is currently available as part of the 2023 Summer Event. It is a 2v2v2v2 team deathmatch-like mode where players fight to be the last team standing. The mode is a cross between Teamfight Tactics and League of Legends, and features a buy phase and a combat phase.
In the buy phase, players choose between an augment or gold. Augments are powerful abilities that can give players a significant advantage in combat. Gold can be used to buy items that will improve a champion’s stats.
In the combat phase, players fight against the other teams in a 2v2 battle. The first team to kill the other team wins the round. The team with the most wins at the end of the game is the winner.
What’s new on LoL Arena?
Riot Games has recently released a number of new changes to LoL Arena on the PBE. These changes include buffs and nerfs to champions, items, and augments.
For enchanters, both Echoes of Helia and Shurelya’s Reverie are being buffed to compete fairly with Moonstone Renewer, which has been a go-to option for the role in Arena.
League of Legends game designer on the Summoners Rift team @MadnessHeroo has shared this on Twitter:
Hello Arena players!
We're back from break and have a batch of balance changes coming in after observing Arena on PBE the past couple weeks.
We are grateful for all the excitement around the mode and can't wait to have it hit live servers.
Please continue to give us feedback! pic.twitter.com/QOLj4Zhxcf— Madness Heroo (@MadnessHeroo) July 10, 2023
Additionally, 13 augments are receiving clear-cut balance changes, with six getting nerfed and another seven set to be buffed. These changes are all based on data that Riot has been gathering from Arena players on the PBE. The goal is to ensure that the game mode is balanced before its official release.
How to play LoL Arena?
To play LoL Arena, you will need to have access to PBE servers of League of Legends. Once you have done that you may try out the new game mode before it hits the live servers
To play LoL Arena mode, you will need to:
- Sign up for the League of Legends PBE Client
- Download the PBE client via the Riot launcher
- Sign into your new account
- Select Arena
Once you are in the Arena mode, you will need to choose a champion and an augment. You can also choose to play with a friend or solo.
The game will then start with a buy phase. In the buy phase, you will have the option to choose between an augment or gold. Augments are powerful abilities that can give players a significant advantage in combat. Gold can be used to buy items that will improve a champion’s stats.
After the buy phase, the game will enter the combat phase. In the combat phase, you will fight against the other teams in a 2v2 battle. The first team to kill the other team wins the round. The team with the most wins at the end of the game is the winner.
LoL Arena tier list
Now that we have briefly talked about the LoL arena and what’s new, we wanted to prepare a small LoL Arena tier list for our readers who want to play the game.
We have classified some champions for you between S and D Tier.
LoL Arena tier list – S Tier
Overpowered Champions are highly recommended for Arena. These champions are very strong and can easily carry games.
- Tryndamere
- Naafiri
- Aatrox
- Kayn
- Vi
- Taric
- Lee Sin
LoL Arena tier list – A Tier
Good Champions that are also viable in Arena. These champions are not as strong as the S-Tier champions, but they can still be effective in the right hands.
- Darius
- Shaco
- Zed
- Yorick
- Bel’Veth
- Vladimir
- Pyke
- Zac
LoL Arena tier list – B Tier
Average Champions that can be used in LoL Arena, but they are not as good as the other tiers.
- Fizz
- Yasuo
- Lux
- Caitlyn
- Urgot
- Blitzcrank
- Miss Fortune
- Kalista
- Nasus
- Rek’Sai
- Trundle
LoL Arena tier list – C Tier
Not-so-good Champions that are not recommended for LoL Arena. These champions are either too weak or too situational.
- Braum
- Galio
- Aurelion Sol
- Brand
- Jayce
- Diana
- Nunu
- Tahm Kench
- Bard
- Shen
- Rammus
LoL Arena tier list – D Tier
Champions to avoid in Arena. These champions are simply not good enough to be used in the Arena battle.
- Yuumi
- Cho’Gath
- Corki
- Xerath
- Gangplank
- Nidalee
This tier list is purely subjective and may change depending on the meta. It is always important to experiment with different champions and find what works best for you.
We don’t yet know if this game mode will be included in the new rank system coming to LoL.
Tips for playing LoL Arena mode
- Choose the right augments for your champion. Some augments are better suited for certain champions than others
- Use your gold wisely. Don’t just buy the first items you see. Think about what your champion needs and what will help you win the game
- Communicate with your team. Let them know what augments you have chosen and what your plan is for the fight
- Work together. Teamwork is essential in LoL Arena mode. If you can coordinate your attacks, you will be much more likely to win
Featured image credit: Riot Games
