EVERY EXP LANER SHOULD DO THIS! | EXP GUIDE

Summary

This video script offers strategic insights for dominating the early game in a MOBA, focusing on the importance of trade zone and rotation for lane dominance. It emphasizes the value of understanding hero matchups, the impact of denying gold and experience through zoning, and the tactical use of lane cutting for map control. The script also covers the role of the EXP laner in team fights, the significance of map awareness, and the importance of last hitting minions for gold. It concludes with advice on jungle interaction and the crucial moments in a game that can define victory.

Takeaways

• 🔄 **Trade Zone and Rotation**: Understanding the trade-off between health and gold is crucial for winning your lane in the early game.
• 💪 **Hero Matchups**: Knowing which heroes have an advantage in early game trades can lead to better decision-making and lane control.
• 💰 **Gold and Experience**: Forgoing a full minion wave and gaining gold from a tower plate can sometimes be more beneficial than getting First Blood.
• 🚫 **Zoning and Freezing**: Denying enemies gold and XP by zoning them under their turret or freezing the wave can be an effective strategy.
• 🔪 **Lane Cutting**: Cutting the lane strategically can provide more time for rotations and map pressure.
• 👀 **Map Awareness**: Regularly checking the minimap and enemy positions can inform decisions on when to rotate or engage.
• 👥 **Team Play**: Supporting your team during objectives like taking the turtle, and providing vision and zoning can be crucial for success.
• 🏰 **Turret Defense**: Sometimes, it's better to let the enemy take a turret rather than risking death, especially in mid-game.
• 🎯 **Target Prioritization**: Focusing on squishy backline heroes during team fights can be more impactful than just focusing on tanks.
• 🏹 **Patience and Timing**: Engaging in fights at the right moment can lead to winning team fights and games, even at the cost of personal risk.
• 🏁 **Map Pressure**: Split pushing undefended turrets can create pressure on the enemy and force them to react.

Q & A

What is the key to winning your lane in the early game according to the script?

Trade zone and rotation are the keys to winning your lane in the early game.

Why is it important to know who will win in a one versus one trade?

Knowing who will win in a one versus one trade is important because it helps you decide whether to engage in a trade with your opponent or not.

How much gold and experience can be gained by effectively trading with an opponent like Silvana?

By effectively trading with an opponent like Silvana, you can gain 325 gold ahead of her plus a half level, which is more than the 200 gold from First Blood.

What is the term used when you deny an opponent golden XP under the turret?

The term used for denying an opponent golden XP under the turret is 'zoning them' or 'freezing the wave'.

Why is lane cutting important when rotating from your lane?

Lane cutting is important because it gives you more time to rotate as the minions spawn every 30 seconds.

What is a high cut and when is it recommended to use it?

A high cut is when you clear the lane between the inner turret and the inhibitor turret. It is recommended when the enemies are visible on the other side of the map.

How can looking at the minimap help you in making decisions during the game?

Looking at the minimap helps you know when it's a good time to cut your lane by checking the enemy's position on the map.

What should you do when your team is taking the turtle?

When your team is taking the turtle, you should zone away the enemy, provide vision, and if possible stun the enemy jungler.

Why is it crucial to provide assistance for your jungler when the enemy is invading your side of the map?

Providing assistance for your jungler during an enemy invasion is crucial because it helps protect your jungler and potentially gain an advantage in the fight.

What is the recommended strategy when defending against a four-man gank in mid-game?

In mid-game, if you are alone defending against a four-man gank, it's usually better to let them take your turret instead of dying in the process.

How can you use the scoreboard to determine the battles you can win?

You can use the scoreboard to check the levels and gold of your team compared to the enemy team to determine the battles you can win.