Are you feeling stuck in League of Legends, frustrated by seemingly endless losses and LP gains that just don’t seem to add up? You’re not alone. I know the struggle firsthand, having spent years stuck in Plat until I discovered how to break free and climb to Diamond. If you’re experiencing the same issues, let me share some insights that might help you learn how to increase MMR.
Understanding MMR and LP Gains
What is MMR?
MMR (Matchmaking Rating) is an invisible rating system that determines the skill level of players. It influences the matchmaking process, ensuring players are matched with others of similar skill levels.
What is LP?
LP (League Points) are visible points earned or lost after each ranked game, reflecting a player’s rank and tier.
MMR and LP Relationship:
- A higher MMR than rank results in more LP for wins and fewer losses.
- Lower MMR than rank leads to fewer LP for wins and more losses.
Improving MMR and Climbing Ranks
Consistent Win Rate:
Maintain a win rate above 50% for gradual MMR alignment with your current rank.
Game Volume and Patience:
Play a significant number of games patiently to stabilize LP gains and losses.
Strategic Dodging:
Dodge games strategically to manage LP while maintaining MMR.
Consistency and Patience
Climbing in League of Legends requires a consistent win rate over many games. Even maintaining a 51% win rate can help you climb if you sustain it over hundreds of games.
- Persistence through Losing Streaks:
- Balancing Streaks: Losing streaks can be frustrating, but they can be balanced by future winning streaks. It’s important not to give up. As one player shared, after experiencing a six-game losing streak and seeing a significant drop in MMR, they took a break, returned with a fresh mindset, and went on to win four games in a row.
- Probability and Streaks: Understanding that win and loss streaks are part of the natural probability in gaming helps maintain a balanced perspective. Like flipping a coin can result in several heads or tails in a row, games can follow similar patterns.
- Incremental Progress:
- Net Wins Strategy: Focus on achieving a small net win every week. For example, if you aim to win one more game than you lose each week, this incremental progress can increase over time. One strategy suggested is to stop playing ranked after a single win each day to avoid potential losses from fatigue or tilt.
- Daily Goals: Setting a goal to win one game a day and then stopping for the day can help maintain mental resilience and prevent tilt.
- Mental Resilience:
- Focus on Improvement: Rather than fixating on LP gains or losses, focus on improving your gameplay. Watch educational content, review your games, and learn from better players.
Improving Your Gameplay
To improve in League of Legends, focus on consistent self-improvement and learning from others. Here’s a concise guide:
- Learn from Better Players and Educational Streamers:
- Identify Role Models: Watch high-level players who play your role or champions.
- Educational Content: Follow streamers who explain their decisions and strategies.
- Analyze Their Play: Observe their CSing, positioning, and decision-making.
- Study Your Games:
- Self-Review: Review replays to identify mistakes and missed opportunities.
- Focus Areas: Analyze positioning, warding, and farming efficiency.
- Objective Evaluation: Evaluate performance based on your actions, not just the outcome.
- Play Above Your Current Division:
- Mindset Shift: Aim to play like a player in a higher division.
- Consistency: Focus on maintaining a steady win rate over time.
- Patience: Understand that climbing takes time and persistence.
- Effective Use of Accounts:
- Single Account Focus: Stick to one account per server to avoid diluting your progress.
- Smart Dodging: Dodge strategically to maintain MMR without risking LP loss.
- Structured Practice and Mental Fortitude:
- Daily Goals: Set realistic goals, like achieving a net win each day.
- Mental Resilience: Stay positive, take breaks when needed, and focus on long-term improvement.
- Probabilistic Approach: Accept win/loss streaks as part of the game and focus on average performance.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Avoiding New Accounts
Creating new accounts for a fresh MMR might seem tempting, but it doesn’t address your underlying skill issues. Consistency and perseverance with your current account are key. Switching accounts gives a false impression of your rank, potentially inflating your sense of skill without genuine improvement.
Why Stick to One Account:
Avoiding False Confidence. New accounts might give you a temporary boost, but without real improvement, you’ll face the same struggles.
Example:
A player stuck in Emerald with a low MMR might think their account is “ruined” and consider creating a new one. However, sticking with the original account and focusing on improving skills will eventually align MMR with its true rank, leading to long-term success.
Discipline in Gameplay
Playing fewer, more focused games each day is more beneficial than spamming games. This strategy prevents mental fatigue and promotes better learning and performance.
Conclusion
Are you struggling in League of Legends and feeling frustrated by your MMR and LP gains? MMR, or Matchmaking Rating, is an invisible rating system that determines your skill level, while LP, or League Points, are visible points earned or lost after each ranked game.
To improve your MMR and climb ranks, focus on maintaining a consistent win rate above 50%, playing a significant number of games patiently, and strategically dodging games. It’s important to have mental resilience, focus on improvement, and learn from better players and educational streamers.
Avoid creating new accounts to reset your MMR, as it does not address underlying skill issues. Instead, stick to one account and focus on improving your gameplay. Playing fewer, more focused games each day can prevent mental fatigue and promote better learning and performance. With patience, discipline, and practice, you can gradually improve your MMR and climb the ranks in League of Legends.
