Finding a main champion in League of Legends can be overwhelming. With over 165 champions to choose from, each with unique playstyles, roles, and abilities, the process can feel overwhelming for both new and returning players. However, there are a few methods that can make it easier to find your main champion—or champions—that feel just right for you. Let’s go over them.
Why Find a Main Champion
Let’s talk about why maining a champion matters. We’ve played enough ranked and looked at enough people’s OP.GG profiles to see that many players don’t think they need to main a champion. You’ll find people with hundreds of games played but only a dozen or two games per champion.
The biggest benefit of maining a champion is consistency. Look at Summoner’s Rift—there are many static elements that never change. The number of towers, the locations of jungle camps, and the minion spawn times all remain the same. Aside from slight RNG with plant spawns and the type of dragon, most of the map is predictable.
However, every League of Legends game feels different even with a static map. With over 165 champions in the game, there’s an endless number of team compositions possible on both sides. Add to that the unique playstyles of individual players, and you have a highly variable game environment.
Focusing on one champion eliminates a major variable—your own familiarity with the champion. That being said, let’s go over things you can do to find your main champion in League of Legends.
1. Try a Few Champions and Analyze What You Like
Start by playing a couple of champions and pick one you enjoy. Pay attention to what you like about them. Is it their abilities? Their playstyle? By identifying what you enjoy, you can find similar champions that match those traits.
For example, let’s say you play a fighter like Tryndamere. You might enjoy his auto-attacking playstyle, but maybe farming minions or split-pushing isn’t your thing. In that case, let me introduce you to Master Yi. Yi farms monsters instead of minions and focuses more on jungling and team fighting while still auto-attacking.
Chances are, if you enjoy certain aspects of a champion’s kit, other champions will share similar traits while bringing something fresh. With auto-attack-focused fighters like Tryndamere, Master Yi, and Jax, each has unique differences but shares a baseline playstyle: auto-attacking.
2. See If You Want to Play Them Even After Losing
A great test to see if you truly enjoy a champion is how you feel after a loss. If you find yourself still wanting to play them—even after a terrible game where you go 0/10 or worse—that’s a good sign.
When I first started playing League, I bounced between champions like Braum and Blitzcrank before finally settling on Thresh for the support role. Even if I went 2/12 or worse, I still wanted to play him.
If you don’t know where to start, try playing some of the free rotation champions. See if any of them click for you, then look up similar champions. You might even find someone who’s even more fun to play.
3. Learn About Your Champion and Limit-Test
Once you’ve found a champion you like, stick with them and keep learning. The best champions are those who stay fun while offering new things to discover. Limit testing, finding new mechanics, or learning how to handle matchups can make your experience even better.
High-skill champions like Yasuo in the Mid Lane or Vayne Adc, for example, keep you engaged because there’s always something to learn. Whether it’s mastering Yasuo’s Beyblade combo, bettering your positioning with Vayne, or practicing new Riven combos at the top lane, the growth opportunities are endless.
It’s not just about the champion’s mechanics but also about discovering new ways to play lanes and matchups. A great main will always push you to improve.
4. Watch Content Creators and One-Trick Players
There are so many content creators specializing in specific champions who can inspire you to dive deeper into your main. Watching these players can teach you new strategies, mechanics, and ways to handle matchups.
For example, players like KeshaEUW popularized AP Nunu builds, turning what was once a troll strategy into a legitimate playstyle. Or take the infamous “inting Sion” strategy from TheBausffs—what started as running it down became a winning tactic for weeks or even months, until it was nerfed.
By watching one-tricks, you can pick up tips and tricks that might never have crossed your mind.
5. Choose What’s Fun for You
The most important part of choosing a main is finding someone you genuinely enjoy playing. If a champion isn’t fun, you might burn out or get frustrated.
Ask yourself:
- Do you enjoy clutch outplays, while being 1HP with Kled?
- Do you like being a nearly unkillable tank, while providing CC with Ornn?
- Are you all about buffing and healing teammates like Yuumi or Soraka in the bot lane?
- Or do you prefer running around like a madman, flipping people and spreading gas as Singed?
The possibilities are endless, and every champ offers a unique playstyle. Ultimately, it comes down to what feels right for you.
When you find a champion you enjoy—one you can play endlessly, through losses, rage, and mistakes—you’ve found your main. Build a pool of champions for your main role that matches your style, and you’ll always have something fun to play.
Final Thoughts
It can be though to find your main champion in League of Legends due to the large number of choices. Maining a champion is important for consistency in gameplay. To find your main, start by trying different champions and see what you enjoy about them, like their abilities or playstyle. A good test is if you want to play a champion even after losing badly.
Once you find a champion you like, keep learning about them and improving your skills. Watching experienced players can also help you learn new strategies. Ultimately, choose a champion that you find fun to play, even through bad games.
