5. Black Market Brawlers: Part of the Burning Tides event that accompanied the Gangplanks and Miss Fortune rework, this game mode featured several changes to good ol' Summoner’s Rift, such as the powerful mercenary minions you could recruit and upgrade, as well as a slew of new items, and a kickass soundtrack. Some of them, such as the Dead Man’s Plate and the Staff of Flowing Water, have since made it into the regular shop. (Credit: Riot Games)
4. One for All: A 5v5 with the same champions for all players in each team sounds crazy, and it is - in a good way. This mode lets you try several crazy tactics you couldn’t otherwise do, like using a series of Thresh Lanterns to pull someone off the screen, or just throwing a barrage of Nuke Ultimates with 5 Jinxes, Ziggses or Gangplanks. With champions that naturally lend themselves to multiple playstyles, One for All is a treat for every LoL fan. (Credit: Riot Games)
3. Nexus Blitz: One of the newer names on the list, Nexus Blitz seems like a throwback to the smaller map, and shorter game time, of Twisted Treeline. It first came as a beta in 2018, before finally returning with a vengeance last year. Nexus Blitz offers fast-paced action across a new map, multiple side challenges, and the spectacle of animated Nexuses slugging it out in the middle of the map. (Credit: Riot Games)
2. Doom Bots of Doom: Revenge of the bots is here! The AI-managed champions that everyone stomps early on (or to farm certain mission objectives) finally got their payback in this Halloween-themed event. Bigger and buffed beyond reason, the AI champions push relentlessly towards your base, assisted by multiple unpleasant map effects, ranging from making the brush damage you, to a salvo of blinding darts. Survive long enough and you will have to face the source of all evil - you know who we’re talking about here. (Credit: Riot Games)
1. URF: For a long time, one of the most widely asked for modes, URF (Ultra Rapid Fire) was one of the most widely requested game modes in League of Legends. Without mana costs, almost no cooldowns, and super accelerated XP gain, the game is supercharged - champions can be insane at level one, and only get stronger! (Credit: Riot Games)
Variety is the spice of life, and Riot Games' featured game modes are the spice of LoL. While they might not have the longevity of Summoner’s Rift or ARAM, these game modes have enticed fans to try something different, or just explore certain playstyles that you don’t see in regular matches. Here are our top 5 picks for the best featured game modes in League of Legends.
