The lane phase is the opening portion of a match where players focus on farming, trading, and controlling minion waves to secure early gold and experience. During this stage, each player remains in their assigned lane, managing wave states such as a Freeze or slow push to create safer positions or punish overextensions. Because early decisions shape the flow of the match, fundamentals like spacing, resource management, and matchup knowledge are especially important.
The lane phase typically ends once one or more turrets fall, prompting teams to rotate, group, and contest early objectives. As players begin to move around the map, skirmishes become more frequent and the game transitions into the Mid game. How well a player performed during lane phase often determines their item progression, pressure contribution, and ability to influence upcoming fights.
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