League of Legends for New Players: 5 Tips to Keep the Game Fun 2025

“I’m not a top player. I’m not Diamond. But I’ve been having fun for 12 years—and that counts for something.” That’s the message from Evillourd, a longtime League of Legends player who just dropped his first genuinely helpful video—and it’s one of the most honest, down-to-earth guides you’ll find for new players trying to enjoy (and survive) the Rift.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re stuck in the chaos of early games, here’s a breakdown of his top 5 strategies for enjoying League—without losing your mind.

1. Don’t Take It Too Seriously

This might sound obvious, but it’s rule number one for a reason.

“Even if you’re playing ranked, remember—it’s just a game.”

League has a reputation for being toxic. People get upset. Games go sideways. But if you’re new, try to tune out the pressure. Taking it too seriously will burn you out fast.

And if chat starts getting ugly? Just hit /mute all and move on.

2. Stick With One Champion (For Now)

There are over 160 champions in the game. You will not master them all right away. That’s why Evillourd recommends the “master of one” approach:

“Pick one champion. Just one. Learn everything about them before you move on.”

This approach:

Builds muscle memory
Reduces mental overload
Helps you understand other champions by comparison

Suggested beginner-friendly champs:

Garen (easy, fun, forgiving)
Veigar (scales well and teaches you last-hitting)
Cho’Gath (a tanky beast that’s hard to mess up)

Evillourd’s friend Colby played Cho’Gath for what felt like a year—and it worked.

3. Focus on Last Hitting Minions

It might not be flashy, but CS (creep score) is everything.

“It’s like a mini-game inside the game.”

Getting good at last hitting minions is how you build gold, which gets you items, which makes you strong. It’s the most important mechanic for improving your play, no matter what role you play.

Don’t like it? Then consider:

Support – You don’t last-hit at all.
Jungle – You farm monsters instead of lane minions.

Still, if you’re laning, you have to learn to last-hit. It’s not optional if you want to win.

4. Make Your Minimap Huge

Map awareness is key, and most new players barely look at their minimap.

“I made my minimap as big as possible—it takes up a quarter of my screen. I don’t care. It saves me constantly.”

Don’t just focus on your lane. Watch for:

Enemy movement
Missing opponents
Allies who need help

Seeing danger before it arrives can win you games—or at least keep you from feeding.

5. Just Throw Yourself Into Games

Don’t waste your time playing against bots forever. The real fun—and chaos—is in real matches.

“With real people, you get the chaos. People run it down. They flame. But that’s the real experience.”

Yes, real games can be overwhelming. But the chaos teaches you:

How to adapt
What not to do
How to stay calm when teammates are feeding

If you want a true feel for the game, play with humans, not scripted bots.

Bonus Tips for Staying Sane:

Stay patient: You won’t get good overnight, and that’s okay.
Mute when needed: Toxicity is optional—use /mute all if someone ruins the vibe.
Remember you’re learning: Not everything has to be about winning. Just play.
Laugh at bad games: Even Evillourd used one of his worst games for this video. That’s the energy.

“You only control one person: yourself. If you can’t carry, don’t stress—you’re doing your best.”

Final Thoughts: Play to Have Fun

League doesn’t have to be rage-inducing. It can be fun—really fun—if you approach it right. Evillourd’s advice is simple but powerful: Don’t be toxic, pick one champ, farm gold, watch the map, and play real games.

You might not be Diamond anytime soon, but you’ll have a much better time along the way.

For more guides, updates, and tips that actually make sense for real players, check out LoLNOW.gg.

Source: Evillourd on YouTube