Mastering Runeterra - Legends of Runeterra Podcast

With a new patch comes a new squad of professionals to discuss them, the variety patch has landed and we have hot takes recorded from the night of the patch's release! Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introductions 0:42 What we've been playing: Zany new brews 2:22 New Card overview - Formula 4:00 Blocking Badgerbear 7:00 Winter's Touch - Ramp developments 9:53 Misch...

Whether you like or hate it, it's hard to deny how wide the current meta is for Legends of Runeterra. This week two Squadmates are joined by two guests; seasonal Champ Mr. eMOEtional and Seasonal Top Cutter Swiffer9000, to talk about their experiences after a week of Daily Rumbles, the debate on balanced vs imbalanced metas, and the key decks that have made a name for themselves. Brought to you by...

This week on the most serious competitive Legends of Runeterra podcast... we're being a bit less serious and also discussing things that are adjacent to Legends of Runeterra. The guys decide to give us all a peek into what that "Pre-podcast talking about random things" time looks like, enjoy a casual conversation between two high-level card players! https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 I...

The patch has landed and the Beta season of the new competitive system has landed! The team talk about what their first impressions are, what is hitting and missing, and go over the interesting use cases for everyone's favorite new card; Soul Cleave! Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introductions - ZTurtle & Da tank Buster 1:30 Immediate Patch Impressions 5:12 I...

There's a new dog raising hell in the Legends of Runeterra competitive scene, and it's Red Pup Gaming! This week's episode features some of the key members of this newer competitive team giving insights on what brought them a seasonal victory, the essence of what makes a great team, and how they look to improve at Legends of Runeterra Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamps 0:...

There are some big weeks and there are some MASSIVE weeks for Legends of Runeterra. We've had more news drops that are competitive-centric than we've had in ages. The Squad is here to break down whats coming, whats changing, and what to expect from the upcoming patch and BETA season! Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introductions - Guest TheCupIsMine! 2:00 Big stuff...

As was foretold, the exciting part 2 of Majiinbae and Jason Fleurant's talk with Steve (rubinzoo) rubin is here! Learn a LOT more about whats cooking this year in Legends of runeterra! ONE NOTE: The final bit about the date for the patch was said before the whole riot hack happened, so that is no longer accurate Brought to you by masteringruneterra.com TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Meet Steve Rubin! &...

With seasonals looming, the squad go over their seasonal lineups, what are the standout pillars to keep in mind, and the Meta (tm) Brought to you by www.masteringruneterra.com TimeStamp (Coming Soon) Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotif...

With tournaments looming, the Squad go over what they have in mind for lineups, they go over spicy developments in the ladder meta, how people evaluate lineups, and more! Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND https://matcherino.com/t/januaryopen https://matcherino.com/t/januaryopen https://matcherino.com/t/januaryopen TimeStamp 0:00 Introductions 1:25 Seasonals...

After last week's banger of a guest episode, the boys go over how they view this year for Legends of Runeterra, their vague expectations, and Majiin's recent escapades returning to ranked. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND https://matcherino.com/t/januaryopen https://matcherino.com/t/januaryopen https://matcherino.com/t/januaryopen TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Explanation for la...

A wide meta leads to a slightly wider play bar as Darwin digs in to every noteworthy obstacle between you and LP on Ladder, laying out what to expect this week on Legends of Runeterra https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introduction 0:25 Jinx Lulu reigns supreme 1:20 Bash Bros (Feel the Rush) 2:21 Yordle Control - Norra Veigar 3:59 The defining underdog of the meta: Katarina Leona 5:22...

It's been a long time coming but we got one of the biggest Rioters possible; Steve Rubin aka "Rubinzoo" is back to talk about what to expect for competitive Legends of Runeterra for 2023! This is the first part of a two part podcast that will go into further details with part two, a few tidbits have had to be edited out of part one, you can look forward to that later on! https://masteringruneterra...

The Squad go over their takes of whats hot and not post hotfix and some of their more questionable hysterical takes Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:25 Hotfix fixed Runeterra? 2:10 The Squad's recent brews and favorites 6:15 Hot fix takes 10:40 Lulu Jinx is holding back the Bar 12:00 Leona Katarina - Shoutout to Trinathan 14:00 Targon's Identity Issues 16:30...

The new meta has landed and oh boy are there a lot more explosions than we're used to! Darwintheory lays out what to expect in this chaotic new landscape https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introduction 0:24 Big Red has been dethroned! 1:09 FTR comes back to the meta 2:02 Lurk lurks no more 3:02 Red Gwen finds a way 4:02 Veigar is viable, now with a new friend! 4:47 Ekko Jinx showing up...

The hectic holidays have hconcluded, and Jae and Bae are back! The boyz go over the recent hotfix to Legends of Runeterra and everything that has happened through LoR and Mastering Runeterra over the last year! AND A SPECIAL GUEST NEXT WEEK??? https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Kudos and GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT??? 3:35 Hotfix Talk 20:15 Reminiscing Patreon Team: https://www.patre...

After a holiday Hiatus, the Squad returns with... well, not the best timed episode! This was filmed Wednesday night, before the hotfix was announced and implemented, good stuff all the same Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introductions 0:32 Status Report 1:45 Hashing out Aegis 8:30 Making waves around the Pillars of the Ladder 10:32 Controversial Santa Opinions (Pr...

With the ho-ho-holiday break over, we crack back in to a new year and new... meta... It may in fact not be a new meta until next week, but we'll give you the deets to turbo your climb before that hits! TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:27 Aatrox Vayne is STILL there 1:08 New 2nd Place deck - Red Gwen! 2:10 Bandle Bar is still big, but polarizing 2:57 Kaayntrox holds it's own in the meta 3:46 Rumble Tumbles 4...

The boy is back in town...! Life and last minute hotfixes aside, Darwin is back with a quick and digestable look at what to expect on your ladder climb, what to try, what to avoid, and the good ol' Radioactive Hazard Pile! Brought to you by Masteringruneterra.com Stats used include: Masteringruneterra.com , lor.gg , and llorr-stats.com TimeStamp 0:00 Intro & Congrats 0:53 The Top Dog: Aatrox's...

What's a week between friends? With worlds wrapped and the hotfix still steaming, the squad look at both and give their thoughts on the gameplay, production, and generally the state of Legends of Runeterra Brought to you by MasteringRuneterra.com TimeStamp 0:00 Intro & Explanation 0:27 Worlds Impressions and Thoughts 8:00 Monte has had ENOUGH of twitch chat 11:15 A BIG step up from last year 1...

The guys go over what they expect to see at the big MASTERINGRUNETERRA tournament, Majiin gushes over his big in-person Worlds watch party, and the two go over what it REALLY takes to be the very best at anything. TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Talking Begins 1:21 TOURNEY REMINDER 1:45 Majiin's Hotness, Tourney Expectations, and Meta Cycling 17:05 Majiin's experience at the NYC Worlds Watch party 30:00...

As was foretold last time, this episode's big topics are thoughts on Rotation and what it implies and can bring to Legends of Runeterra, the big cards in the upcoming World Ender expansion, and; surprise, Mastering Runeterra is holding another Tournament? Who would have guessed?!? Brought to you by your friends at https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Words 1:22 Tournament anno...

Stop me if you've heard this one before, but the boys are back in town! After a bit of a vacation due to Seasonal reasons, Squadcast makes it's triumphant return! Most of your favorites, alongside a new member in Yangzera, and a guest in the form of World Championship Competitor Da Tank Buster talk about their prep and experiences in the worlds qualifiers, what trends we've seen in recent balance...

This week, Darwin is seeing red!... and green, those are the normal colours for matchup spreadsheets, but also the colours of the meta's TOP deck. Alongside the red and green girls deck, two other decks have pulled steadily ahead as the trifecta of top dogs in the meta, see what you should expect for your laddering in this week's Report! Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:28 Red Gwen 1:37 Kayn Vayn(e)...

Guess who's back, back again, these guys are back, tell a friend. After a hectic while, the podcasters are back with a rundown of what happened for them at worlds, looking at the future of Rotation in Runeterra, and the expansion dropping next week (This was recorded PRE SPOILERS, sorry) Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 We're BACK again 3:43 Worlds! 17:10...

Welcome back true believers and newcomers alike to a new shorter form show from Masteringruneterra.com. Your friend and mine; DarwinTheory has pored over the data giving you a quick 10-15 minute weekly meta-news show for the gamer on-the-go who wants a bit of an update without reading for hours on end. This week we look at whats moving and shaking in the meta, with a spotlight on why spooky island...