The Squad goes over their impressions of the new Patch so far, what they feel is working, how the buffs and nerfs have hit, and some of the possible best decks in the new format. Kahiri Infinite: Masteringruneterra.com/deck/CQBAKBIKAQUKCANDAG6ACCAEA4ARKHCCJRHVGZAAAEAQIBZ3 CQBAKBIKAQUKCANDAG6ACCAEA4ARKHCCJRHVGZAAAEAQIBZ3 https://masteringruneterra.com/ TOURNAMENT THIS SUNDAY JULY THIRD https://masteringruneterra.com/500-ggtoor-mastering-runeterra-cup-july/ https://masteringruneterra.com/500-ggtoo...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 11
This week Jason is away spiking Poker in Las Vegas so we have renowned streamer xAikado filling his shoes! Majiin and Aikado talk about the recent rumblings in the LoR community including recent dramas, their journeys as content creators, what they've learned on that path, and why they do what they currently do. https://masteringruneterra.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:43 Introductions and Past conquests 6:20 Planned Topics 7:30 Recent experiences on Ladder 9:00 Annie Ezreal Thoughts; New Tribeam? 11:15 TF N...
Jun 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 71
The Squad today has a notable exclusion and a new member in Seasonals Champion; Prodigy! Learn about the newest deck everyone loves to hate, the nuances of the current meta and what the Squad is looking forward to with the patch! https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introduction & Recent Escapades 2:00 What IS Infinite Akshan/Eggs and how does it work? 8:45 The deck's weaknesses and why it's unhealthy 10:40 Is Broadwing a problem, or is it holding up Demacia? 13:40 Efficient Combat...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 10
The main focus of today's podcast is answering questions posed on the MasteringRuneterra Discord! We also discuss the recent Runeterra Jeopardy, and Infinite Akshan. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Open Talk 1:35 Runeterra Jeopardy 3:50 Recent climbs with Annie Ezreal 9:30 Infinite Akshan 15:25 Discord Q&A 15:35 Q: Best way to improve when not grinding ladder? 21:35 Q: What does Fight Night being canceled mean for LoR? 26:30 Q: Number of games to hit Diamond/Master? 29:40 Q: W...
Jun 23, 2022•46 min•Ep. 39
The guys go deep on how to properly set goals, achieve them, and better your life by being the you that you want to be. They also talk about Legends of Runeterra's meta and some recent developments in the community. https://masteringruneterra.com/ Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https://t...
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 70
Full Squad today! We're talking every notable meta deck, their variations, how we feel about them, and for some that have dropped off; why that is. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Thralls; What's good or bad, and whats the problem with it? 10:25 Viego Variations 21:00 Bard Lists - Some less synergistic than others... 23:35 Jhin is not. 29:50 Anybody played... nightfall? - Diana Aphelios 31:50 #1 on the ladder right now & Weird Ionia decks 35:05 How we feelin about Illaoi? Pant...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 9
The team talks about current events, such as the variety of announcements we've gotten from Riot regarding PvP, community discourse, and expectations for the patch coming in a few weeks. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:55 LoR has an Esports head! Or maybe TFT's head...? 3:40 Deck Tracker Discussion; Misexecution but action is better than none 12:20 Do trackers take away from skill? (One-ofs, is tracking a skill?) 23:35 Majiin's Social Experiment 24:30 Jason's Secret info f...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 38
The guys talk about the big pvp pivot announcement and dig into the essence of what makes a good card game to them TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 PVP Pivot Announcement takes 12:30 The personal touch and Rioter contact 16:00 the Future of LoR Competitive & Possibilities 20:00 Majiin's Wishlist 23:00 Change in Management discussions 25:50 The importance of competitive and organized play 30:05 "Every game gets so close but isn't quite there." 34:20 Riot Grand Prix; a good gesture, but poorly utiliz...
Jun 11, 2022•59 min•Ep. 69
Today the squad talks a LOT of tournament nuances and Aegis Esports League updates and thoughts on the current meta for both ladder and lineups https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Recent events in Aegis 2:00 What people have been playing on Ladder and Aegis 2:15 Card Gamer; Master of the Baboons & Annie Rex 4:45 Monte; Illaoi & Thrall Gamer 9:15 Aegis Esports League Shakeups & Updates 17:20 Current read on the Tournament Meta 22:40 Lineup Cohesion & Meta vs Comfort 32:...
Jun 04, 2022•56 min•Ep. 8
The meta has developed, see what the guys feel about all the recent decks, what their top and bottom picks are, and their recommendations for what to ride to the top! https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Recent Decks: Bard Zed 3:15 Timelines & other recent developments 5:05 Other developments and newer decks 6:00 Annie Gnar with three Treasured Trash 7:35 Noxus Viego Legion Deserter 8:30 Thralls 12:40 Different angled cards & the nuances of balancing them 16:20 Sivir...
Jun 04, 2022•35 min•Ep. 68
The team has had a week to crack into the new meta and are here to share their findings on whats hot and not. Is the meta too balanced? Are any decks standing out to the team? Are Runeterra champs a wash? https://masteringruneterra.com/ Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 37
The new patch has dropped and the reviews are in on it's power level and the new meta developing from it! The guys also talk about some interesting bets and promises being made by prominent gamers. https://masteringruneterra.com/ Deck: Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https://twitter.com/M...
May 28, 2022•41 min•Ep. 67
The team is talking about the new patch, and the rough impressions of the new meta. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introductions 2:00 Everything is good...? But is good enough 2:15 Winding Light is pretty much a champion 5:50 The meta isn't slowing down, Tentacles are fast and strong 8:30 Bard Suspicious for power level 10:20 A LOT of the new stuff will only get stronger with refinement 14:50 Will the new stuff stand up to The Meta? 17:00 Stagehand too strong? 19:20 Lee Sin's Ret...
May 27, 2022•50 min•Ep. 36
It's what it says on the tin this week, storytime with Jae and Bae for the most part! https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Opening announcements 2:50 Bae is back! Flesh and Blood Pro Tour stories 20:35 Jason's Seasonals recap 31:20 Regional differences 35:00 Ladder strats of the upper echelon Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 http...
May 21, 2022•40 min•Ep. 66
The squad is back after a week for seasonals prep. Hear their stories from open rounds, what they think about the new cards, and the contentious takes on whether tentacles are going to stick in the new world order. https://masteringruneterra.com/ Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https://tw...
May 20, 2022•51 min•Ep. 7
Open rounds wrapped up this weekend, and through all the chaos and technical issues, SOME members of the team made the cut! Find out how it went for them and the team's feelings on the new cards revealed so far. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 35
While Bae is away, Henneky is here to play! Jae and Henneky go in on how they prepare for big tournaments like seasonals, how they approach game day, and more! https://masteringruneterra.com/ Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra Bae's Socials: https://www.yo...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 65
Today is a bit of a smorgasboard. The guys talk about a lot of topics, different decks, learning different concepts, and their approach to seriously testing decks for power, and matchups https://masteringruneterra.com/ Deck: TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https:...
May 08, 2022•47 min•Ep. 64
This week a tight-knit squad goes into detail on what they expect going into seasonals, and how they prepare themselves mentally for ladder, longer tournaments, and life itself. https://masteringruneterra.com/ Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra Jae's Socia...
May 07, 2022•46 min•Ep. 6
A week has passed since the rules change that people expected would result in an Ezreal Apocalypse... so what is the meta looking like? How good is the spell/play change? Has burst pass being removed killed high level play? Also, most of the crew has started prepping for seasonals, hear their thoughts now! https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp Soon Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podca...
May 05, 2022•53 min•Ep. 34
The patch has dropped and we have the results from the first of our Road to Seasonals tournaments! Take a peak at what people are taking to the arena, hear about the interesting innovations happening, and the general feeling on the patch now that 24 hours and change have passed. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-rune...
Apr 29, 2022•37 min•Ep. 63
Squad-up! We have a packed screen today with a grand total of 8 Squadmates on the show to talk about the new patch, what it will and won't change about the meta, and thoughts regarding the implications of how the patch was handled https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp Soon Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG...
Apr 28, 2022•54 min•Ep. 5
Guess what, the night before the patch launches we're talking about the patch notes! The gang discuss the full patch notes. They give their takes on what are the biggest changes, how many busted things are coming out in the afternoon, what really doesn't matter. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introductions and opening thoughts 3:15 Might of the Vanguard 7:45 For Glory 11:30 Inner Beast 13:45 Ashe Buff 16:35 Darius Buff? (Setting expectations discussion) 22:40 Galio Buff 23:03 Gar...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 33
Today the guys look at what they really want to see out of LoR's future. What additions, what subtractions, what real elements are on our wishlist? https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra Bae's Socials: ...
Apr 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 62
The squad goes deep on what it means for a deck to be Tier 1 or even 'good', what the game's purpose is in Riot's grand plan, and techniques to manage tilt. All this and more from The Squadcast https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 What is 'good' or Tier X? 11:30 Balance and Rework specualtion; Analyzing the latest card additions 29:25 It doesn't feel like we're preparing for worlds... 33:20 Jason's Conspiracy Theory 38:00 Runeterra is a great game despite all our grievances 42:00 Path ...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 4
We've come full circle and some of the gang are on the Shurima Bus to LP town, singing the praises of Azir as the coming of Tier 0. We talk about the issues with that pile of un-fun, what we may expect from the patch next week, and general goings on in the meta and matchups sphere. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-r...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 32
Today we talk about the hot new pile that got to Rank 1; The Dresbo pile, featuring 4 champions and a non-created copy of Dragon's Rage! In addition to that, the recent ladder situation, and tournament results https://masteringruneterra.com/ The Deck in question: masteringruneterra.com/deck/CQCACAICBQAQEAQDAECAIBYCAMCAGBIFAEAQIGYBAIBAKAIDAIKACAYEAQBACAQCGEFACAICDAAQCBBYAEBQECABAMCA2AIEAIKACBIKTAAQCBICAIAQKBAUAIBAIAIIAMBAEBQHBE TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/Maste...
Apr 15, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 61
The hot new LoR squad is back in the driver's seat with in depth discussion. The edge Runeterra has on other big card games being digital and not having to simply ban cards. What's more important, a balanced game or fun? (Their answer may surprise you!) Whether or not a rotation is required and how it may be executed with future patches, comparing it to Hearthstone, Magic the Gathering, and other card games and their possibilities. https://masteringruneterra.com/ Patreon Team: https://www.patreo...
Apr 14, 2022•52 min•Ep. 3
Wincons are usually fairly clear, but what about alternate wincons? Today the team talks wincons, variations on popular decks, and what's HOT right now in the meta https://masteringruneterra.com/ Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra Bae's Socials: https://ww...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 31
Today the boys go deep on their strategy going into Runeterra Academy's league, and their out-of-game habits for efficient climbing. When is the best time? How should you sequence it? All this and more! TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRuneterra Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mastering-runeterra/id1556960343 https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNbzVwG9ZEurUQH8Qn Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRu...
Apr 08, 2022•44 min•Ep. 60
