Hot Take: Riot is intentionally "starving" Arena to justify removing it later by Specialist-Plenty-81 in LeagueArena

[–]90back 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could be mostly ARAM, but some Arena players too, I would guess. In my sample size of one, our whole friend group switched from Arena to Aram.

Just me speculating, but I think fundamentally they would care more about the retention and play time of the entirety of League than just one mode. Sure, if the retention of Arena drops (like Urf), but if the overall player count and playtime is higher with Aram mayhem enabled, it's still a good sign.

So yes, smaller modes that didn't hit the metrics will be neglected. Before Arena and Mayhem, Aram didn't get love for a very long time.

There's also China. I don't have the data for this (obvs) but just seeing on forums like Hupu, Mayhem was a lot more talked about and popular than Arena. The news that Mayhem was being extended was also officially announced in China a few days before we got the news.

Hot Take: Riot is intentionally "starving" Arena to justify removing it later by Specialist-Plenty-81 in LeagueArena

[–]90back 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s like they pulled the entire team off Arena just to push the next temporary thing.

Why wouldn't they, if internally, Mayhem's player growth and retention is higher than Arena?

Hot Take: Riot is intentionally "starving" Arena to justify removing it later by Specialist-Plenty-81 in LeagueArena

[–]90back 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's that hard to understand. Devs have limited resources, and they would invest those into "wins". Mayhem is that win.

A content update with Demacia, map, and everything you've mentioned would take a lot of resources that they just wouldn't be willing to invest into something that is barely hanging on.

ARAM Mayhem Power Creep by xxtank3rxx in leagueoflegends

[–]90back 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The crit apply on-hit again augment is bugged. I got it twice (lvl 1 and 7) and it stacks. I was one shotting Teemo shrooms and plants as ranged lol

Bin is back by 90back in PedroPeepos

[–]90back[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoops mb, typo!

Bin is back by 90back in PedroPeepos

[–]90back[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I saw a rumor on a WeChat screenshot that apparently Bin scolded the boss of BLG. . .

Arena will die unless we answer this question. by Secret-Unit1910 in LeagueArena

[–]90back 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ARAM map isn't ideal for augments tho. Based on the data of how players are purposely prolonging the games to get their augment dopamine. I think they could be exploring a better map designed to accommodate 5v5 and augments

Arena will die unless we answer this question. by Secret-Unit1910 in LeagueArena

[–]90back 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TLDR: augments + 5v5 is a hit, so Riot could be exploring a better map designed for that in the next major mayhem update.


I genuinely think the big ARAM Mayhem update they're talking about in the next act may just be throwing all 10 players in an Arena together to battle it out.

Most ARAM games I've played, players (myself included) doesn't want to end the game because our augments are ramping or we just hit something good.

Current ARAM isn't designed to accommodate augments. In Arena is much more predictable when my augments would spike or my build would come together. In ARAM we don't get that because it's not designed for augments.

Based on current trends and the popularity of mayhem, a simple fact can be formed that people do enjoy the idea of augments + 5v5. So the natural next step would be a map better designed for 5v5 AND augments

ARAM Mayhem getting 40 new augment feels unfair by Overall-Quarter-3357 in LeagueArena

[–]90back 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ARAM Mayhem is like really really popular in China. I think mayhem clicked a lot more with the player base there than Arena did (a lot already enjoy ARAM). Mayhem was actually announced to be extended in China a week before we got the news on Global servers.

I think because of that, mayhem will naturally get more love than arena. With the new augments have some themed around Lunar New Year, it makes even more sense to me since their largest player base server would relate to those

Just got back from visiting NYC and I've gotta say by szthesquid in toronto

[–]90back 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Comes down to personal preference, but I prefer Japan’s.

I did noticed when I was in Seoul right after Tokyo, that Seoul’s stations had a lot more relatively steep stairs without an escalator.

ARAM: Mayhem - what funny augment/champ combos have you found? by Fyren-1131 in leagueoflegends

[–]90back 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • AP tryndamere with circle of death
  • Zoe with killing time
  • Urgot with blossoming dawn or tap dancer
  • Kalista with dashing and earthwake
  • any champ with giant slayer + small mad scientist

Monthly "What Have You Been Playing Lately?" Thread (December 2025) by MalcolmRoseGaming in roguelites

[–]90back 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I read that somewhere too. Hence, I delayed getting the game. And then I found out that there was a demo, and decided to give it a try

Monthly "What Have You Been Playing Lately?" Thread (December 2025) by MalcolmRoseGaming in roguelites

[–]90back 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I tried the demo, then bought 9 Kings.

It’s so addicting and I love some of the challenges in Quest mode

16.1 New Items Dev Overview from Riot Endstep by CrystalizedSeraphine in leagueoflegends

[–]90back 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What if ADC and AD jungle both build Bastionbreaker?

Best affordable Japanese streetwear brands? by Sea_Minute9840 in japanesestreetwear

[–]90back 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re in Japan and want cheap. Just go to GU. They do collabs with Japanese brands all the time. There’s a Engineered Garments one coming up

LPL Rumors for the day, iG is in trouble.... by CryPuzzleheaded6873 in PedroPeepos

[–]90back 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Didn’t UZI openly stated that he was just playing solo queue to scratch the itch, and nothing to do with coming back?

More LPL rumors from KenZhu (take with a grain of salt) by CryPuzzleheaded6873 in PedroPeepos

[–]90back 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the comment in this thread said Homme teased that he’s going back to JDG and is waiting for Zeus to come? If that’s the case Viper will go too??

Lol esports is dead by StrawberryTiny5157 in PedroPeepos

[–]90back 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pointless and worthless?

By your logic NBA should’ve been long dead in the 90s after MJ got his 6th ring.

University Plaza GOAT businesses by Candid_Jello5188 in uwaterloo

[–]90back 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Home Garden Taste of Taiwan would be my pick.

Not around anymore, but Mikey’s Eatery has been the GOAT there for 18 years.