1. Start with trade windows
- Do not eat free damage just to secure a last hit.
- The goal is a favorable trade, not losing lane presence.
- If the opponent is stronger, use distance and timing to slow their pressure.
Lane Basics
Learn how to trade, hold waves, and avoid the common lane mistakes that cost early pressure.
Current lane status
The October 5 hotfix fixed Troopers moving too slowly in lane. Plan push and rotation windows around the restored movement timing.
2. Wave control beats random pushing
- If you do not need to shove the wave, do not shove it.
- Keeping the wave in a safe, stable spot is usually better than forcing hard pressure.
- Only push when you are about to move or rotate.
3. Do not spend every tool at once
- Lane skills are resources, not buttons to empty immediately.
- Always keep one tool for escape, counterplay, or survival.
- If your cooldown gap is long, avoid extended forced fights.
4. Common lane mistakes
- Chasing too far and walking into the opponent's damage and wave.
- Fixating on kills while ignoring wave state and positioning cost.
- Backing off too early and giving away pressure for free.
Connect lane basics to the rest of the site
#1
Map Resource Guide
Learn how to read lanes, waves, neutral objectives, and rotation windows without getting lost in the map.
#2
Build Decision Guide
Turn lane problems into build decisions.
#3
Patch Reading Guide
See how the current version affects lane rhythm.