Opinion Pieces

What Will Be The Region 10 in Legends of Runeterra?
There's a ton of debate and speculation going on regarding the next LoR region - TheSkilledRoy found some very strong clues that may convince you.

The Lingering Problems of LoR Meta in 2021
Metas change, overpowered decks get nerfs only to be replaced by something just as dominant, but underlying issues with LoR gameplay remain unsolved.

Top 10 Most Overpowered Decks in History of Legends of Runeterra
Shane digs through time to compile a list of all-time Runeterra greatest - both on a scale of power level and caused frustration.

Defining the Ideal Legends of Runeterra Tournament Format
In his debut article at RuneterraCCG, Morppadorp explores the pros and cons of tournament formats that LoR community experimented with so far.

Why Lab of Legends is So Important for the Future of Legends of Runeterra
Shane is fascinated with the Lab of Legends mode and believes the success of it is the sign of bigger things to come.

7 Defining Cards from Guardians of the Ancient Expansion
Shane shares his top 7 list of non-champion cards that have the greatest chance to break through into the meta.

Patch 2.5.0 Balance Changes Breakdown
Agigas goes over all the nerfs and buffs of the massive mid-season patch that hit several top-tier decks.

5 Shurima Cards That Didn’t Live Up to the Hype
Spaiikz goes over some Shurima cards that were very higly rated during the reveal season but ended up falling short so far.

5 Initially Underrated Cards from Empires of the Ascended
Shane highlights 5 cards that turned out so much better than the community gave them credit for during spoiler season.

How Ionia Lost Its Region Identity
Let’s talk about what went wrong for Ionia and how the region could regain its identity.

Top 10 Cards & Complete Ratings of Shurima Set
Hello, Agigas here! Now that a very exciting spoiler season has just ended, I wanted to review some of the most promising cards that are coming.

Patch 1.14 Balance Changes Breakdown
Here we are - 4 weeks after the release of Monuments of Power, having our first large balance update. And my goodness it is a large patch!

Patch 1.13 Breakdown and K/DA Cards Review
We have two card updates (Lee Sin, Make it Rain) to break down, and then let's jump into rating the new K/DA spells!

5 Initially Underrated Followers from Call of the Mountain
Judging new cards without having played them is always a tall task. Today, I am going to discuss those followers that I believe were underrated during the spoiler season.

Patch 1.10: Full Breakdown of Balance Changes
The first balance patch after Call of the Mountain has arrived! This one was teased pretty heavily, so we had the idea of what to expect - but still, there are some cool surprises in here!

Top 5 Spells Introduced in Call of the Mountain
Every time new cards are introduced, naturally, a lot of the community focus goes onto the Champions. But the truth is, spells are often overlooked for they often have the same level of impact and power.

Patch 1.6 Breakdown: Evaluating Heimer Tweaks and Other Balance Changes
Perhaps one of the most anticipated patches since the release of Rising Tides, 1.6 is finally here and brings with it not only an exciting new event but also a ton of highly impactful balance changes!

Top 5 Most Powerful Legends of Runeterra Cards Since Open Beta
Legends of Runeterra has had copious different meta environments. Despite this, there have seemingly always been a handful of cards or archetypes that stand out as dominant.

Epics’ Reworks in Patch 1.4: What Changed and What’s Working?
But where do the new changes to epics fall in the grand scheme of things? Let's take a look at the changed cards and whether or not these balance adjustments are impacting the early 1.4 meta.

Braum Rework: Early Impressions and New Exciting Decks From Day 1 of Patch 1.4
Our favorite mustachioed Freljordian received an unexpected rework in 1.4 update. Deckbuilders have spent the last few days tinkering with Braum to find where he fits best. In this article, I will share my first impressions of Braum's rework and the new decks that are cropping up.

The Season of Moustache? Breaking Down Braum Rework and other Big Changes in LoR Balance Patch 1.4
In this article, we break down buffs, nerfs and reworks coming in 1.4 update that have the highest chance to impact the meta.

5 Underplayed Epics We’d Like to See Changed in Patch 1.4
Recently Alexz Lee, Design Lead for the Rising Tides expansion, took to Twitter to ask folks what changes they would like to see to some of the underplayed Epic cards in Patch 1.4. I put my thoughts on the matter to proverbial "paper" to share with you all.

3 Most Problematic Cards and Mechanics in Legends of Runeterra
Nothing is perfect. We have heard it over and over again. And card games are certainly no exception - even with frequent updates, and as polished as LoR is, it is not without problems.

Breaking Down Legends of Runeterra Patch 1.2: Balance Changes Overview & Meta Predictions
Patch 1.2 card updates affect every established Tier 1 deck and will significantly shake up the meta. Read if you want to learn about all the upcoming nerfs and buffs - and their possible impact on Constructed environment.

5 Things Legends of Runeterra Does Better Than Other Card Games
Legends of Runeterra is new. It's fresh. And it has plenty of wonderful qualities that make it worth giving a shot.

5 Predictions for Legends of Runeterra Nerfs & Buffs in Upcoming 1.2 Balance Patch
The next balance patch for Legends of Runeterra is expected next Tuesday, May 26. Let's use the time to talk about the balance of the game and make some predictions about the cards that will feature in the next patch notes.

Does Legends of Runeterra Need RNG? Explaining Randomness in Card Games
The random aspect of card games is often what makes them fun. It provides thought-provoking moments where your decision-making will determine a victor. But what exactly is randomness?