Normal and ranked games have become so exhausting for League of Legends players that many are now ditching the Summoner’s Rift for less stressful game modes like the Howling Abyss (ARAM), Swarm, Arena, and even League-adjacent Teamfight Tactics.
The toxicity in League has always been one of the biggest downsides of playing normals and ranked games. As the years wear on, players have grown tired of the constant battle that is ranked and are opting to enjoy—as many agreed today—the pure chaos that is ARAM, while others are embracing League’s other modes.