A "dive" or "tower dive" refers to the aggressive action of attacking an enemy champion under their turret. It often requires 2 players where the first one is tanking the turret tower shots or multiple players switching tower aggro by going in and out. This play is risky because turrets protect champions nearby, dealing increasingly more damage with each hit to enemy champions.
Is diving rewarding?
Diving is high-risk but can also be high reward. Successfully executing a dive can lead to a kill and gold advantage, but failing can result in giving the enemy kills and may push your teammates to flame you.
How to dive in League of Legends?
Effective diving often demands strong team coordination. In addition to that, below are some tactics you can use in your games:
- Timing: Ideal diving moments are when the enemy is low on health and resources, and when your team has a clear advantage in numbers or strength.
- Minion Wave Management: Diving is safer when your team has a wave of minions under the turret.
- Aggro Juggling: Skilled players will "juggle" the turret aggro, with teammates alternating in taking hits to minimize the risk to any single champion.
- Escape Plan: Having an escape strategy, such as using Flash or dash abilities, is important to get out of turret range after the dive.
Champion Abilities: Some champions are better at diving than others, often due to their abilities to mitigate turret damage, quickly eliminate an enemy, or escape safely after the dive, like Tryndamere’s Undying Rage.
Turret Aggro Management: Understanding and managing turret aggro is crucial in diving. Turrets prioritize enemy minions first, but they will target champions who deal damage to enemy champions under the turret. But you always can effectively disable the turret by using the:
- Bard's R - Tempered Fate.
- Volibear's R - Stormbringer.
Diving can be a pivotal play in "League of Legends," often turning the tide of a lane or even the entire game. However, it requires good judgment, timing, and teamwork to pull off successfully without incurring significant losses.
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