How to COME BACK from LOSING lanes - A guide

Summary

In this video, Deathy discusses strategies to recover from a lost lane in competitive gaming. He explains how to identify if you've lost lane, typically a 1,000 Soul difference, and stresses the importance of spending souls wisely on smaller items rather than saving for expensive ones. Deathy also suggests getting active in other lanes, pushing objectives, and farming strategically to catch up. He shares examples of how he turned around difficult games by taking calculated risks and prioritizing opportunities to gain souls. The video offers practical tips for making comebacks in challenging situations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Always assess your lane to determine if you are losing by checking the Soul difference at the 9-minute mark, with a 1,000 Soul difference indicating a lost lane.
• 💡 If you're behind in lane, spend your Souls immediately on smaller items (like 500 or 1200 cost) to stay competitive rather than saving for expensive, greedy items.
• 🎯 Avoid being too greedy with items when behind, as timely spending can help you create pressure and possibly secure a kill.
• 🤝 If your lane is lost, look for opportunities to gank or make plays in other lanes where enemies might be overextended.
• 📈 Always try to fight at an advantage, such as numbers advantage when fighting in other lanes or resource advantage when contesting objectives.
• ⏳ If you're significantly behind (e.g., 2.5K Souls), focus on farming waves and jungle camps instead of engaging in fights to gradually recover.
• 🚶 Even when you’re behind, continue to show up to fights near objectives or farming zones to provide support and secure waves.
• 🔄 Push waves quickly and efficiently to free up time for jungling or applying pressure on the map when your opponents are distracted.
• 🏰 Target objectives, especially towers, when the enemy team is on the opposite side of the map, as they provide a comeback opportunity through Souls.
• ⚔️ Deny the enemy Souls when possible by contesting their objectives and collecting Souls after major fights or tower pushes to create a comeback opportunity.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the video?

The primary focus of the video is to explain how to recover after losing a lane in a game, especially after being significantly behind in resources or kills.

What is the best way to determine if you have lost your lane?

The best way to determine if you've lost your lane is by checking the soul difference at 9 minutes. A difference of 1,000 souls or more generally indicates a lost lane.

What should a player prioritize when they are behind in a lane?

When behind, a player should prioritize spending souls on smaller items (like 500-soul items) to remain somewhat useful in the lane. Avoid saving for more expensive, greedy items.

How can a player take advantage of their opponent not spending their lead?

If an opponent has a soul lead but hasn't spent it on items, while you've spent your souls wisely on smaller items, you may be able to apply pressure and potentially win trades despite being behind.

What strategy should a player use if they are too far behind to fight their lane opponent?

If a player is too far behind to fight their lane opponent, they should focus on farming as much as possible, pushing waves, and avoiding fights unless absolutely necessary. They should also look for opportunities to pressure objectives on the other side of the map.

Why is it important to push lanes quickly when you're behind?

Pushing lanes quickly when behind is important because it frees up time to farm the jungle or seek other objectives, allowing you to catch up in souls without exposing yourself to unnecessary risks.

How can objectives help a player come back into the game?

Objectives, such as towers, provide significant soul rewards, making them one of the best comeback mechanics. Even if it involves some risk, pressuring objectives can help a player close the soul gap and regain momentum.

What should a player do when their team is about to lose an objective?

When an objective is about to be lost, the player should still show up to deny as many souls as possible. Denying souls not only gains them resources but also prevents the enemy team from getting those souls, effectively creating a 1,000 soul swing.

What is the importance of showing up to fights when behind?

Showing up to fights near farming or objectives is important because even if a player is behind and has limited impact, being present can still help in some situations or allow them to catch up in farm and souls.

What should players focus on once they reach the mid-game after losing the laning phase?

Once players reach the mid-game, they should focus on standard mid-game strategies, such as farming, taking objectives, and creating advantages in numbers during fights. Checking out the creator's mid-game strategy video is also recommended for more tips.