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Andrei "Odoamne" Pascu

CHAMPION SELECT AND RUNES

Overview

Blind Picking

Knowledge

Balance

Runes

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This lesson is part of a class by: ODOAMNE

Lesson description

In this episode, Odoamne offers his opinion on champion select and what runes to have as a top laner. Whenever you have to pick a top layer as a blind pick, always try to go for a champion that is self-reliant and doesn’t have very many counter picks. A lot of websites have useful statistics about counter and it’s a good idea to have a look at what champions do well in this scenario. Most of the runes are now balanced compared to past patches. There are a decent amount of viable rune choices for each champion.

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08:23

Lesson: ODOAMNE INTRODUCTION part of class: Top Lane by ODOAMNE | GamerzClass

1. ODOAMNE INTRODUCTION

Meet your new instructor: Andrei “Odoamne” Pascu. He is the top laner for FC Schalke 04 and has previously played in the EU LCS for H2k and Splyce, reaching the Split Playoffs on multiple occasions.

2. THE PURPOSE OF THE LANING PHASE AS S TOPLANER

The various top lane concepts include how to manage your minion waves, gank setups, enemy jungler patterns, alongside where and when they will be in the early stage of the match.

3. CHAMPION SELECT AND RUNES

In this episode, Odoamne offers his opinion on champion select and what runes to have as a top laner.

4. TRADING PATTERNS AND MATCH UPS PT. 1

Odoamne will in this episode provide an in-depth explanation of trading patterns and matchups that can offer a different perspective on the game.

5. TRADING PATTERNS AND MATCH UPS PT. 2

In this second part of the video, Odoamne will show specific examples of trading patterns and match ups such as Sylas versus Rumble.

6. WAVE MANIPULATION

Wave manipulation is defined as the ability to control how you want you minion waves to act, whether that is freezing them in place or pushing them towards the enemy turret. In this episode, Odoamne provides an in-depth explanation of how you can master the art of wave manipulation.

7. THE USE OF SLOW AND FAST PUSH

The main benefit of freezing your lane is the opportunity to set up ganks with your jungler as your opponent will be forced to your side. This is one of the subjects that Odoamne will talk about in this episode.

8. RUMBLE CHAMPION GUIDE

In this episode, Odoamne analyzes the top lane laning phase to highlight how to play top lane optimally and best possible.

Analyze

Jayce Matchup

Benefits of The Shield

Heat Management

Team Fights

01:25

Lesson: THE PURPOSE OF VISION AS A TOPLANER part of class: Top Lane by ODOAMNE | GamerzClass

9. THE PURPOSE OF VISION AS A TOPLANER

When it comes to the late game, you'll need to start thinking differently about the warding aspect of the game. Odoamne will give an insight into how a toplaner should manage the vision aspect.

10. VISION IN DIFFERENT STAGES OF THE GAME

Odoamne will in this episode cover the various jungle paths that the enemy jungler with likely take, allowing you to plan out your vision for the early game.

Warding

Blue Side Jungling Blue Buff

Blue Side Jungling Red Buff

Red Side Jungle Path Red Buff

Mid Game Warding

01:24

Lesson: THE ROLE OF A TOPLANER ON THE MAP part of class: Top Lane by ODOAMNE | GamerzClass

11. THE ROLE OF A TOPLANER ON THE MAP

In this episode, Odoamne provides an overview of what is to come in the next part of the course, specifically how the top lane can influence the map with split pushes or team fighting.

12. SIDELANE PRESSURE

When performing a side lane push, a lot of people don't have a clear idea of what they want to achieve. That is why Odoamne will offer his take on side lane pressure, how to get it, and how to optimize it.

Side Lane Pressure

Number Advantage

Having a Goal

Tier 2 Objective Pushing

09:54

Lesson: OPTIMIZE SIDELANE PRESSURE part of class: Top Lane by ODOAMNE | GamerzClass

13. OPTIMIZE SIDELANE PRESSURE

There are at least three different types of side lane pressure. One of them is where you match the same side lane pressure as your opponent. If they are pushing a lane, you should counter it by playing against him in that lane. Odoamne offers his take on side lane pressure, how to get it, and how to optimize it.

14. VIDEO ANALYSIS OF MAP MOVEMENT

After taking the first tower, the laning phase stops and Odoamne starts side lane pushing since the tier 1 objective is now taken. This episode will be an analyze of Odoamnes movement on the map.

15. GENERAL FRONT TO BACK TEAM FIGHT

Team fighting in League of Legends is an essential part of the game since this is where the game is mostly won or lost. This is why Odoamne will focus on this subject in this episode.

16. FLANKING

Flanking without vision control can end up being extremely dangerous for everyone involved in the flank. In this episode, Odoamne focuses on the flanking aspect of team fighting.

Overview

The Aspect of Flanking

Avoiding Traditions

Vision Control Denial

Danger

05:59

Lesson: FIGHTING CHOKE POINTS part of class: Top Lane by ODOAMNE | GamerzClass

17. FIGHTING CHOKE POINTS

The definition of a chokepoint is a narrow corridor on the map where teams are being funneled into a single spot. Usually, this spot is near an objective like the dragon. Odoamne will give you advice on how to tackle team fighting through chokepoints.

Introduction

Chokepoint

Narrow Corridors

Advantages and Disadvantages

05:59

Lesson: FIGHTING FOR NEUTRAL OBJECTIVES part of class: Top Lane by ODOAMNE | GamerzClass

18. FIGHTING FOR NEUTRAL OBJECTIVES

You need to have a plan if the enemy goes in for the team fight while you're taking the dragon or right after it's dead. Fighting for neutral objectives is a key aspect of the game and Odoamne will teach you about this.

19. TEAM FIGHT SETUPS

In this episode, Odoamne talks about the various team fight comps and how to properly set up your team against these comps.

20. VIDEO ANALYSIS OF FRONT TO BACK TEAM FIGHTS

Whenever you go into a team fight, you want to think about your engagement. Your frontline champions need to be in the front, soaking up as much damage as possible preferably without dying, while your backline deals the damage. This is one of the many things that Odoamne will talk about in this video analysis.

21. ENDING

Listen to Odoamne's final words and the biggest takeaways as he closes out his GamerzClass and you move forward on your path to becoming a professional Leauge of Legends player.

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Andrei "Odoamne" Pascu

CHAMPION SELECT AND RUNES

Lesson description