League of Legends Map Guide: Every Battlefield & Game Mode
League of Legends features several distinct maps, each offering unique gameplay experiences:
Summoner's Rift The primary competitive map featuring three lanes (top, mid, bottom) connected by jungle areas. Each team defends their base while attempting to destroy the enemy's Nexus. Key features include:
- 3 turrets per lane
- 2 Nexus turrets
- Jungle monsters providing buffs
- Epic monsters: Baron and Dragon
Summoner's Rift map from above
Howling Abyss A single-lane map designed for ARAM (All Random All Mid) matches:
- One lane with 2 lane turrets per team
- 2 Nexus turrets per team
- No recall ability
- Health altars near turrets
Arena: Rings of Wrath A 2v2v2v2 format featuring five unique battlegrounds:
- Ancestral Woods: Ionian-themed with cherry trees and fountains
- Desert Oasis: Shuriman-themed with monoliths and water pits
- Frostbite Thicket: Freljordian-themed with glacial terrain
- Magma Chamber: Magic-infused stone terrain with central water pit
- Koi Pond: Ixtal-themed with mystical patterns and water lilies
Each arena can feature NPC champion "cameos" that interact with players during matches.
Other Historical Maps:
- Twisted Treeline: A 3v3 map set in Shadow Isles (retired)
- Crystal Scar: Former Dominion game mode map
- Butcher's Bridge: Bilgewater-themed variant
- Cosmic Ruins: Dark Star-themed event map
- Valoran City Park: Star Guardian event map
Each map contributes to different game modes and seasonal events, providing varied strategic experiences for players.
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