Tower hugging refers to staying very close to your turret to maximize safety and discourage enemy aggression. Because turrets deal significant and escalating damage, hugging the tower makes it risky for opponents to attempt a Dive or force extended trades. Players often tower hug when they are low on health, outmatched in a lane matchup, or need extra protection due to lack of vision or map pressure.
This defensive positioning is also common when a player expects a Gank, since retreating to the turret reduces the number of angles attackers can use to collapse. While tower hugging keeps you alive, it can also limit your ability to contest minions or maintain lane control, so strong players balance defensive positioning with opportunities to farm and safely reset the wave.
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