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LVLUP Dojo and Nicholas "NicoThePico" Korsgård

League of Legends is the most popular video game since 2012 with over 100 million monthly active players and the biggest eSports scene across the globe with over 100 million viewers. Over the years, professional players have figured out the complexity of the game, making it one of the hardest games to learn and master. As League of Legends players, we all have gone through the same struggles of learning the game mechanics, roles, meta, and individual champions. However, NicoThePico is here to help.

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League of Legends is the most popular video game since 2012 with over 100 million monthly active players and the biggest eSports scene across the globe with over 100 million viewers. Over the years, professional players have figured out the complexity of the game, making it one of the hardest games to learn and master. As League of Legends players, we all have gone through the same struggles of learning the game mechanics, roles, meta, and individual champions. However, NicoThePico is here to help.

Nicholas "NicoThePico" Korsgård has been an EU LCS head coach for teams such as Origen, Fnatic, and Ninjas in Pyjamas. In addition, Nico also has assisting coaching roles for teams like Banditos (now Misfits), and prior to that played as the Jungler for Enigma eSports. Currently, Nico is the top-rated coach on GamerSensei where he has coached over 100 people with 100% of them improving their ranks in no time. On a personal level, Nico has achieved challenger tier on 3 different roles respectively. As a player and coach, Nico will be able to show you perspectives of League of Legends that you may not have noticed or ever thought of.

NicoThePico’s League of Legends course will feature the 3 most important aspects of the game.

  • Learning Your Roles
    • Top, Jungle, Mid, ADC, Support
    • Early Laning Phase
    • Mid – Late Game
  • Game Mechanics
    • Creep Score (CS)
    • Wave Management
    • Roaming
    • Team Fights
    • Time Management
    • Apply Pressure
    • Vision Control
  • Improving Your Rank
    • Psychology of the Game
    • Guides from Bronze – Challenger

Outside of the 3 most important aspects of the game, Nico will also go over the Rift, talking about the objectives of the game that include:

  • Top / Bot Jungle Camps
  • Rift Herald
  • 5 Different Types of Dragon
  • Baron

As an added bonus to Nico’s course, you will get a bonus lesson on how to use the Replay Tool on League of Legends. From a coaching standpoint, Nico believes the Replay Tool is extremely important in analyzing your own and others' gameplay in order to fix your mistakes.

Lastly, Nico has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Leadership, with an emphasis on Entrepreneurship & Business Management. This played a crucial part in Nico’s success breaking into the eSports scene. Toward the end of this course, Nico will share his secrets and tips on how you can stand out & break into the competitive eSports scene.

Please enjoy Nico’s course and hopefully you too can level-up your game.

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Learning objectives

  • Boost your ranks
  • Properly learn & play your desired roles
  • Improve game mechanics
  • Build good habits & get rid of bad habits
  • Learn in-depth on macro-aspect of the game

Syllabus

Introduction
Have the basic knowledge of the game, including the map, objectives, basic roles introduction.

In this lecture, Nico will give you an overview of League of Legends and guide you through what you will be learning throughout this section of the course.

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In this lecture, Nico will tell you all about the objectives on the map and exactly what each one of them do or give. This include jungle creeps, Red Buff, Blue Buff, different types of Dragons, Rift Herald, and Baron.

In this lecture, Nico will give you an overall introduction to playing Top Lane, what Top Lane is supposed to look like, and what you are supposed to be doing for your team as a Top Laner. Later in the course, Nico will go over how to win the Top Lane in more depth.

In this lecture, Nico will give you an overall introduction to playing the Jungle. The Jungler is different than the other 4 roles because you have your own jungle camps to clear. Nico will show you how to be an effective Jungler and how you help your team win the lanes.

In this lecture, Nico will give you an overall introduction to playing Mid Lane, what Mid Lane is supposed to look like, and what you are supposed to be doing for your team as a Mid Laner. Later in the course, Nico will go over how to win the Mid Lane in more depth.

In this lecture, Nico will give you an overall introduction to playing ADC, what ADC is supposed to look like, and what you are supposed to be doing for your team as an ADC. Later in the course, Nico will go over how to win the Bot Lane in more depth.

In this lecture, Nico will give you an overall introduction to playing Support, what Support is supposed to look like, and what you are supposed to be doing for your team as a Support. Later in the course, Nico will go over how to win the Bot Lane in more depth.

In this lecture, Nico will give you an overview of the new and recently updated Runes to League of Legends, how you should be picking them, and what is the most effective way to utilize them.

In this lecture, Nico will give you a brief introduction to Ranked Games, what they are, how they work, and the different type of ranks you can achieve in League of Legends. Later in the course, Nico will teach you how to climb the ladder.

In this activity, Nico wants you to play some normal games, try some new roles, and apply some of the new things you have learned to your game.

To understand and utilize the mechanics of League of Legends: CS, Wave Management, Roaming, Team Fight, Applying Pressure, Vision Control, and Time Management.

In this lecture, Nico will be giving you a brief introduction to the Gameplay Mechanics of League of Legends and guide you through what you will be learning throughout this section of the course.

Creep Score (CS) in League of Legends refers to the number of minions you have killed throughout the game. In this lecture, Nico will explain to you the importance of CS and how you can improve on it.

Wave Management in League of Legends refers to how well you handle pressure and apply pressure during the laning phase. In this lecture, Nico will explain how to effectively manage the minions in your lane to give you a CS advantage over your opponent.

Roaming in League of Legends refers to you moving out of your own lane to other lanes during the early-mid game phase. In this lecture, Nico will explain to you the importance of roaming and show you the most effective way to make the most out of your roams on the map.

Team Fights in League of Legends refers to when your team engages your enemy with a majority or all of your team members. In the lecture, Nico will explain the basics of team fighting, including positioning, when to engage, and when to disengage.

As a coach, Nico has been using this method for as long as he can remember. The Holy Trinity refers to Applying Pressure, Vision Control, and Time Management. In this lecture, Nico goes in-depth into these 3 aspects of the game that will change the way you play, view, and understand the game.

This lecture is a continuation of The Holy Trinity (Part 1) where Nico talks about The Holy Trinity: Applying Pressure, Vision Control, and Time Management.

In this activity, Nico wants you to start taking notes after your games and be able to go through them to find areas you can improve on.

Get an understand of the Early, Mid, and Late game while learning how to effectively play them out to give yourself and your team a better shot as winning.

Laning Phase in League of Legends points to the Top, Mid, and Bottom roles of the game. In this lecture, Nico will give you a brief overview of the Laning Phase and guide you through what you will be learning throughout this section of the course.

Top Lane in League of Legends refers to the role that starts early game on the top side of the map. In this lecture, Nico will be explaining the Laning Phase of Top Lane where he will go over the basics of how to win your lane, avoid ganks, and how you should be functioning for your team.

This lecture is a continuation of Top Lane (Part 1) where Nico talks about the importance of Laning Phase of a Top Laner.

Jungler in League of Legends refers to the role that roams around mid-top and mid-bot of your map, leveling up by clearing jungle camps. In this lecture, Nico will explain in detail what it means and what it takes to be a great Jungler since Jungler has the ability to effect Top, Mid, or Bot lane of the game.

This lecture is a continuation of Jungler (Part 1) where Nico talks about how to be a great Jungler for your team.

Mid Lane in League of Legends refers to the role that starts early game in the middle of the map. In this lecture, Nico will be going over the importance of being a Mid Laner where winning this lane can have a significant impact on Top and Bot lanes with Roaming.

This lecture is a continuation of Mid Lane (Part 1) where Nico talks about Laning Phase of a Mid Laner.

Bottom Lane in League of Legends refers to the only lane with 2 different roles, ADC and Support. In this lecture, Nico will go through Bot Lane and tell you what you should be doing to win your lane as ADC.

This lecture is a continuation of ADC Bot Lane (Part 1) where Nico talks about how to win the 2 vs 2 as the ADC in the Bottom Lane.

Bottom Lane in League of Legends refers to the only lane with 2 different roles, ADC and Support. In this lecture, Nico will go through Bot Lane and tell you what you should be doing to win your lane as Support.

This lecture is a continuation of Support Bot Lane (Part 1) where Nico talks about how to win the 2 vs 2 as the ADC in the Bottom Lane.

The ELO Hell

ELO Hell in League of Legends refers to when a player gets stuck at a certain rank. In this lecture, Nico will guide you through on what you will learn throughout this section of the course.

In this lecture, Nico will talk you through the importance of keeping your cool, not getting tilted, being less toxic, and keeping a positive attitude in order for you to reach your full potential.

In this lecture, Nico shares his secrets to being a successful League of Legends player and coach. Moreover, these rules can also be applied to other aspects of your life. Let this lecture be a guide for both League of Legends and life.

Bronze in League of Legends consists of around 17% of the competitive player base. In this lecture, Nico will give you the tips and tools to rank up to Silver.

Silver in League of Legends consists of around 48% and the majority of the competitive player base. In this lecture, Nico will guide you through how you will be able to rank up past the majority of the competitive player base to Gold rank.

Gold in League of Legends consists of around 24% of the competitive player base. In this lecture, Nico will guide you through the aspects of the game you need to improve on in order to get past Gold.

Platinum in League of Legends consists of around 7% of the competitive player base. You are actually considered above average by this rank, however, you shouldn’t slow down from there. In this lecture, Nico will be able to help you and give you guidance on hitting that Diamond rank.

Diamond in League of Legends consists of only about 1% of the competitive player base. You can consider yourself decent at the game at this point and you are close to hitting the dream rank. In this lecture, Nico will breakdown the game differently for you and utilize little details to put yourself over the top.

Master & Challenger in League of Legends only has about 700 players. You are on top of the world at this point considering over 100 million people play this game. In this lecture, Nico will point out what you can do with this achievement whether you are trying to stream or play professionally. Nico has been through the process of becoming a coach for top tier teams and will share his secrets on how to get there.

In this bonus lecture, Nico will teach you how to effectively use the League of Legends Replay Tool so you better review your games at any given rank.

In this activity, Nico wants you to use outside resources like sites that track your statistics, watch streams, and read guilds to improve your play. Most importantly, Nico wants you to always remember and keep in your mind his Rules of Success while playing the game.

Outro

Congratulations on making it to the end of the course! NicoThePico has some advice and a special thank you message for you on this last part of the course.

Good to know

Know what's good
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Develops basic game mechanics and strategies for the game League of Legends, which is the most popular video game since 2012 with over 100 million monthly active players
Taught by Nicholas "NicoThePico" Korsgård, who has been an EU LCS head coach for teams such as Origen, Fnatic, and Ninjas in Pyjamas and a top-rated coach on GamerSensei with a 100% success rate
Develops role mechanics and gameplay strategy for each of the five roles in League of Legends: Top, Jungle, Mid, ADC, and Support
Examines the complexities of the game, making it one of the hardest games to learn and master, and helps students overcome these complexities
Teaches the psychology of the game, which can help learners become more effective players
Offers a bonus lesson on how to use the Replay Tool on League of Legends, which is extremely important in analyzing gameplay to fix mistakes

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The Complete Guide to League of Legends with these activities:
Watch tutorials on specific champions and roles
NicoThePico has provided several tutorial videos on YouTube featuring gameplay commentary and analysis. These can be helpful for understanding how to play a specific champion or role.
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  • Search for YouTube videos on League of Legends tutorials.
  • Find a tutorial for a champion or role that you are interested in learning.
  • Watch the tutorial and take notes on the key points.
Join a League of Legends club or discord
Joining a community of League of Legends players is a helpful way to connect with other players, find people to play with, and get advice on how to improve your game.
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  • Search for League of Legends clubs or discords online.
  • Join a club or discord that is relevant to your interests.
  • Introduce yourself to the group and ask for advice on how to improve your game.
Set a goal to improve your rank
Setting a goal to improve your rank will help you stay motivated and focused on your progress.
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  • Identify your current rank.
  • Set a goal to improve your rank by one tier.
  • Create a plan to achieve your goal.
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Record and analyze your gameplay
Watching and analyzing your own gameplay can help you to identify areas where you can improve.
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  • Install a screen recording software.
  • Record a few of your games.
  • Watch the recordings and analyze your performance.
Create a guide on how to play a specific champion or role.
Creating a guide on a topic that you are familiar with can help you to solidify your understanding of the topic and improve your communication skills.
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  • Choose a champion or role that you want to write a guide on.
  • Write a detailed guide on how to play the champion or role.
  • Share your guide with others and ask for feedback.
Attend a League of Legends workshop or seminar
Attending a workshop or seminar can provide additional knowledge and insights into League of Legends.
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  • Search for League of Legends workshops or seminars in your area.
  • Attend a workshop or seminar that interests you.
  • Take notes and ask questions during the workshop or seminar.

Career center

Learners who complete The Complete Guide to League of Legends will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Computer Game Designer
A Computer Game Designer creates and develops concepts for computer games, such as the characters, story, and environment. They also work on the game's mechanics, such as the physics and artificial intelligence. This course can be especially helpful for aspiring Computer Game Designers as it provides a comprehensive overview of League of Legends, one of the most popular and successful video games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's mechanics to its strategy and psychology, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to design and develop their own games.
E-sports Coach
An E-Sports Coach helps professional gamers improve their skills and strategies. They also help teams develop their teamwork and communication. This course can be helpful for aspiring E-Sports Coaches as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and competitive e-sports games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's mechanics to its strategy and psychology, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to help their teams succeed.
Game Tester
A Game Tester plays and evaluates video games to find and report bugs. They also provide feedback on the game's design and gameplay. This course can be helpful for aspiring Game Testers as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and complex video games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's mechanics to its strategy and psychology, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to effectively test and evaluate games.
Game Writer
A Game Writer creates the story and dialogue for video games. They also work on the game's characters and environment. This course can be helpful for aspiring Game Writers as it provides a comprehensive overview of storytelling and character development, as well as a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and successful video games in the world.
Game Analyst
A Game Analyst collects and analyzes data on video games to identify trends and patterns. They also provide feedback on the game's design and gameplay. This course can be helpful for aspiring Game Analysts as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and competitive video games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's mechanics to its strategy and psychology, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to effectively analyze and interpret data on video games.
Video Game Designer
A Video Game Designer creates and develops video games. They work on all aspects of the game's design, from the story and characters to the gameplay and graphics. This course can be helpful for aspiring Video Game Designers as it provides a comprehensive overview of game design, as well as a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and successful video games in the world.
E-Sports Journalist
An E-Sports Journalist covers the world of competitive video gaming, including tournaments, teams, and players. They write articles, produce videos, and host podcasts about e-sports. This course can be helpful for aspiring E-Sports Journalists as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and competitive e-sports games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's mechanics to its strategy and psychology, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to effectively cover and report on the world of e-sports.
E-Sports Commentator
An E-Sports Commentator provides commentary on e-sports matches and tournaments. They describe the action and provide analysis for viewers. This course can be helpful for aspiring E-Sports Commentators as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and competitive e-sports games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's mechanics to its strategy and psychology, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to effectively commentate on e-sports matches.
E-Sports Team Manager
An E-Sports Team Manager oversees the daily operations of an e-sports team. They are responsible for managing the team's finances, travel, and logistics. They also work with the team's players and coaches to develop strategies and goals. This course can be helpful for aspiring E-Sports Team Managers as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and competitive e-sports games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's mechanics to its strategy and psychology, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to effectively manage an e-sports team.
E-Sports Tournament Organizer
An E-Sports Tournament Organizer plans and organizes e-sports tournaments. They are responsible for finding a venue, setting up the tournament format, and managing the logistics of the event. This course can be helpful for aspiring E-Sports Tournament Organizers as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and competitive e-sports games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's mechanics to its strategy and psychology, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to effectively organize and manage e-sports tournaments.
Game Graphics Designer
A Game Graphics Designer creates the visual assets for video games, such as the characters, environments, and objects. This course can be helpful for aspiring Game Graphics Designers as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most visually stunning games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's art style to its character design, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to create beautiful and engaging game graphics.
Game Animator
A Game Animator creates the animations for video games, such as the movement of the characters and objects. This course can be helpful for aspiring Game Animators as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most visually dynamic games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's animation style to its character rigging, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to create fluid and realistic game animations.
Game Producer
A Game Producer oversees the development of video games. They are responsible for managing the project's budget, schedule, and team. This course may be helpful for aspiring Game Producers as it provides a comprehensive overview of game development, as well as a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most successful video games in the world.
Game Designer
A Game Designer creates and develops video games. They work on all aspects of the game's design, from the story and characters to the gameplay and graphics. This course may be helpful for aspiring Game Designers as it provides a comprehensive overview of game design, as well as a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and successful video games in the world.
E-Sports Broadcaster
An E-Sports Broadcaster hosts and commentates on e-sports matches and tournaments. They provide viewers with insights into the game and the players. This course may be helpful for aspiring E-Sports Broadcasters as it provides a deep understanding of League of Legends, one of the most popular and competitive e-sports games in the world. The course covers everything from the game's mechanics to its strategy and psychology, giving learners the knowledge and skills they need to effectively broadcast and commentate on e-sports matches.

Reading list

We've selected 14 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in The Complete Guide to League of Legends.
This classic work on military strategy offers valuable insights into the principles of competition and conflict. It can be helpful for League of Legends players in understanding the strategic aspects of the game.
Explores the mental aspects of success, providing techniques for overcoming challenges and achieving goals. It can be beneficial for League of Legends players in developing a winning mindset.
Offers practical advice on developing habits and skills that lead to success. It can be helpful for League of Legends players in improving their communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
Provides the core rules and character creation information for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It offers insights into character development, combat, and storytelling, which can be useful for League of Legends players in understanding the mechanics of the game.
Is the first installment in the popular fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. It offers a rich and immersive world with complex characters and intricate plots. Reading this book can help League of Legends players develop their imagination and storytelling abilities.
This classic novel explores themes of love, loss, and the American Dream. It offers insights into human nature and the pursuit of happiness. Reading this book can help League of Legends players develop their empathy and understanding of different perspectives.
This dystopian novel explores the dangers of totalitarianism and the importance of individual freedom. It offers insights into propaganda, censorship, and the power of the state. Reading this book can help League of Legends players understand the social and political issues that can impact the game.
This dystopian novel explores the dangers of a future where technology and social engineering are used to control the population. It offers insights into the importance of individuality and the dangers of conformity. Reading this book can help League of Legends players understand the ethical issues that can arise in the context of gaming.
This epic fantasy novel follows the journey of Frodo Baggins as he sets out to destroy the One Ring. It offers insights into courage, friendship, and the power of good over evil. Reading this book can help League of Legends players develop their imagination and storytelling abilities.
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This humorous science fiction novel follows the adventures of Arthur Dent after the Earth is destroyed. It offers insights into the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. Reading this book can help League of Legends players develop their sense of humor and their ability to think critically about the world around them.
This non-fiction book explores the history of humankind from the Stone Age to the present day. It offers insights into the nature of human nature, the development of civilization, and the challenges facing humanity today. Reading this book can help League of Legends players understand the historical and cultural context of the game.
This non-fiction book explores the science of habit formation. It offers insights into how habits are formed, how they can be changed, and how they can be used to achieve success. Reading this book can help League of Legends players understand the importance of developing good habits and breaking bad habits.
This non-fiction book explores the strengths and challenges of introversion. It offers insights into how introverts can succeed in a world that often values extroversion. Reading this book can help League of Legends players understand the different personality types that exist and how to work effectively with people who have different communication styles.
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This non-fiction book explores the concept of flow, a state of complete absorption and engagement in an activity. It offers insights into how to achieve flow and how it can lead to happiness and success. Reading this book can help League of Legends players understand the importance of finding activities that they enjoy and that challenge them.

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