What is League of Legends?

League of Legends is a highly competitive, fast-paced online multiplayer game that blends the speed and intensity of real-time strategy with RPG elements. Two teams of five players battle in player-versus-player combat, each team occupying and defending their own separate base on the map. Each player controls a character, known as a "champion," with a unique set of abilities and differing styles of play. During a match, champions become stronger by earning experience points, acquiring gold to buy items that enhance their powers, and by eliminating opponents or assisting in doing so. The main goal is to destroy the opposing team's "Nexus," a structure located at the heart of their base, which is protected by defensive structures. League of Legends has developed into a global phenomenon since its release in 2009, celebrated for its enduring popularity and an immensely successful professional esports scene.