Well now, you wanna know ’bout them placement games in League of Legends, huh? Ain’t no big mystery to it, just gotta play a few games to see where they put ya. Don’t worry, I’ll try to explain it nice and simple, like I’m tellin’ a story to the kids on the porch.
What are Placement Games?

So, placement games is what they use to figure out where you’re gonna start in that fancy League of Legends ranking system. If you ain’t got no rank yet, or if you’re comin’ back from a reset, they make ya play a handful of games to see what level of play you’re at. They’ll use these games to place you in a tier, so you can start chasin’ after that LP (that’s League Points, for those who don’t know). They used to make ya play 10 games, but now it’s only 5. A bit easier, right?
How Do They Work?
Now, don’t think this is some simple thing where you just play for fun. Nah, placement games matter a lot. After you play your first match, they give ya a rank, based on how you did. You win, you get some LP; you lose, you don’t get anything. That’s just how it goes. Don’t get mad if you start low, though! Sometimes the game throws you in with some real tough opponents at first, but that don’t mean you’re bad. It just means you gotta keep on playin’ to get to where you need to be.
- Win matches – get more LP.
- Lose matches – you might lose some LP.
- Get placed based on how you do and who you face.
Dodging Matches
Now, there’s a little trick I heard ’bout. Some folks say if you dodge your first game, you only lose 5 LP, but you still got your 10 games for placements. So, if you ain’t feelin’ too good about that first match, you can dodge it and save a little LP. But don’t go dodgin’ too much, or you’ll end up wastin’ more time than it’s worth. After one dodge, maybe stop for a bit, let your mind clear, and then go back in for the next match. The first few games can give ya a lot of LP if you win ‘em!
What If You Lose a Lot?
Now, if you start losin’ a bunch, don’t panic. It happens to the best of us. But just so ya know, if you keep on losin’ and you’re sittin’ at 0 LP for a while, the game might just demote ya. So, if you was a Gold player last season, but now you can’t win no matches, you might find yourself droppin’ down to Silver. Don’t take it too hard, just means you gotta keep workin’ on your game.
How Do You Climb Up?
To move up in them rankings, you gotta keep a steady hand. Win your games, earn that LP, and make sure not to let it slip too much. If you keep losin’, you’ll see your rank drop like a stone. You also gotta keep playin’ every now and then; don’t let your account sit idle too long, or you might get that dreaded rank decay. Ain’t nobody wants that, right?
Once you finish those placement games, the system will start matchin’ ya with folks of a similar skill level. That way, you don’t have to face no big ol’ monster players right away. It gives you a fair chance to show what you got and earn that next rank.

- Keep playin’ consistently to avoid decay.
- Don’t panic over losses, just focus on your next match.
- Work with your team and try to outsmart them other players.
Conclusion
So that’s how them placement games work in League of Legends. Just play a few matches, win some, lose some, and you’ll get placed where you belong. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get the rank you want right off the bat. Keep playin’, keep gettin’ better, and soon enough, you’ll be climbin’ up them ladders like nobody’s business. And remember, there’s always next season, so don’t worry too much if this one don’t go your way.
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