Nothing improves the League of Legends experience more than finding the perfect duo partner. Whether it is experiencing meaningful social connection, limiting a lobby’s toxicity or simply just having a more enjoyable time, queuing up with the right friend will improve the game immensely. For players wanting to climb the ladder or those just looking for casual weeknight plans, these strategies can help them find the duo of their dreams.
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Finding the Perfect Duo Partner in League of Legends
1. College Esports Lounges
Increasingly, more and more colleges have lounges dedicated solely to esports. Some are also open to the public, with students and community members alike free to visit and find gaming buddies. This is one simple way to find League of Legends friends and meet the ideal duo partner.
For those not currently enrolled at a college, though, make sure to check the lounge’s rules beforehand. Some are student-only. Others accept visitors, sell memberships or offer open events.
2. Join Streaming Communities: Small Ones
While it is possible to find friends in almost any League of Legends stream, it is easy to get drowned out by a fast-moving chat. Smaller streams are quieter, and viewers can easily hold conversations that could lead to creating a quality duo.
Additionally, users who look through many small streams can find a community that fits them perfectly. Each streamer attracts different people, whether in terms of personality, favorite game role or goal of playing. Small streams may provide the perfect niche for players to find the duo partner of their dreams.
3. Recruit Arcane Fans
With the new season of Arcane releasing this year, the show’s hype is sure to return in full force. The show’s fans, who may already be current friends and family, are often interested in trying out the game behind it all.
While they may not immediately be pro players, many of them already have a clear interest in the world of League. This will make for great playing and ranking up as duos eventually, and a way to spend time with a friend for now.
4. Put Yourself Out There
Adding a teammate post-game is the classic method of finding new League connections, and there are many ways to encourage a bond so that they add back. Pick one (non-toxic) match and try to emote or interact with a teammate just a little more than usual. Compliment their good play. Share a fist bump or two. Positive interactions with teammates may encourage them to accept (or send) a friend request later on.
Of course, make sure to wait for a team that seems chill, although even this is not a guarantee. Unfortunately, many players are hateful and rude, and it is impossible to avoid them completely. But hopefully, kind players will be responsive to the good energy, which will help create connections and partnerships for the future.
5. Become a Mentor or Mentee
Mentor: Many people find that teaching is also a valuable way of learning. Beginners have new questions, thoughts, and insights that can also change their teacher’s own understanding. For those interested, finding a player to mentor could help them hone their skills, as well as create a new connection.
Mentee: From the learner’s end, there is nothing that helps a player improve more quickly than well-directed instruction, and applying that knowledge directly in-game.
Flex queue is one potential way of meeting a larger range of players. Additionally, some groups such as Adopt-a-Newbie on Reddit are curated exactly for this purpose.
Conclusion
Find a connection that will open the door for a better team experience and better game sense. For anyone who spends a lot of time playing League, improving the time spent playing could be a worthy endeavor.
Image courtesy of Riot Games.
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