League of Legends runs on a microtransaction model, so it’s not always easy to gain the best items in the game without forking over some of that hard-earned cash. Of course, a lot of items come to you through progression and a whole lot of this game’s version of grinding.
Also, shopping for items is a fair challenge in and of itself. There are so many and it’s often difficult to ascertain which ones will be the most beneficial to your play style. The difficulty is exacerbated for newcomers, still learning the ropes and the various playstyles LoL has to offer.
Of course, that’s why you have game guides like this one, to help you separate the wheat from the chaff and stop wasting time and finances on items that have little to zero benefits for your champion. Even if you’re playing with a little help, you still want the best for your build.
Buying Items in League of Legends
When you start playing LoL Script for the first time, you’ll find the store to be pretty confusing, with a recommended build to get started with. That’s perfectly fine and it’s a good idea to learn the ins and outs of the game by starting with the recommended build.
There are, of course, several items you should always be on the lookout for, such as mana potions, health potions, and wards. Selecting a champion is already a difficult chore for a newbie, while champion builds and the right items to complement that build are even more so.
Every champion has their own playstyle, even if you take them in different directions, meaning jungler, AD, tank, support, or AP. The in-game currency for League of Legends consists of Riot Points and Blue Essence.
The stuff isn’t infinite, after all, so spend your currency wisely. Your item purchases should be used to facilitate the various playstyles in the game, such as the following:
- Split-pushing
- Team Fights
- Ranged
- Melee
- Tank
- Glass Cannon
- Sneak
Keep in mind that with the exception of the first one, those are pretty generic descriptions of the variety of playstyles in LoL. The point is to purchase items that increase your abilities within the constraints of those playstyles.