The team chats about the last Patch and what they think it will bring. 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.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budg Twitch.tv/majiinbaelor https://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLor Jae's Socials: https:/...
Sep 29, 2022•46 min•Ep. 49
The squad is here with a motley crew including Thecupismine, Eniamor, and Ptash this week! They dig into what fuels their competitive drive, how they approach burnout and what defines playable. Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRune... Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra Guest Eniamor's Socia...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 23
Finally we got the updated worlds points, the guys dig into where they are for qualifying, their takes on rotation and more! https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 The rest (sorry, busy weekend) 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 S...
Sep 20, 2022•41 min•Ep. 82
The Squad with a wobbly guest, Eniamor, dig into what info we got from Dave Guskin (Davetron's) AMA on the subreddit, and go deep on their High Masters climbing strategies. SantaTCG's Mentioned Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd3lK_SfxxM Brought to you by 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/...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 22
This week the team are almost all here, they examine the most important question about Ionia's 1-mana Champion, qualification for worlds, and what happens after that Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction & TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 1:45 Ionia good, Heimer Norra is good vs it 7:20 Hate Spike is top tier removal, but not a problem 9:10 Nasus is a good boy once again 12:15 The curious case of Quietus & Eye of the Dragon 19:20 Jasen's YASUO MONEYMATCH 23:20 Dead-air between tournaments 27:25 Looking t...
Sep 14, 2022•54 min•Ep. 48
MasteringRunterra.com is turning 1 year old and to celebrate we are having a $1000 tournament for all of our subscribers! Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRune... Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra Bae's Socials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWv... Twitch.tv/majiinbaelor https://twitter.com/MajiinBaeLor Jae's Socials: https://www.yout...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 81
The Squad discuss what decks are back like a recurring dream, what they do and don't enjoy about the meta and the state of the Ladder. 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 MonteXristo's Socials: https://twitter.com/MonteXristoLoR https://www.twitch.tv/Monte_...
Sep 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 21
The Mastering Runeterra Pro Team is back with another high level discussion on everything Legends of Runeterra. Timestamps: 0:00 Opening words 1:45 Rise of the Ionia meta 2:50 The perfect storm for Norra Nami Shellfolk...? 6:25 An open meta where you can play anything 7:45 Jasen's new fave deck; Thresh Ashe 9:15 Why -66% winrate seems not good enough 12:15 Master Yi has nothing 13:25 "Is this expansion a failure because the champs are bad?" 17:55 Kayn Hype lead to nothing? 21:10 Momentous Choice...
Sep 07, 2022•53 min•Ep. 47
With Majiin back from his 50,000th Flesh and blood trip, he and Jason go over their seasonal experiences and crack into what is standing out from the rest of the new set so far. TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 the Rest (Will stamp a bit later) Patreon Team: https://www.patreon.com/MasteringRune... Join Discord! https://discord.gg/TqnntWF728 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/49xjHNb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasterRuneterra Bae's Socials: https://www....
Sep 04, 2022•54 min•Ep. 80
Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ With a bit of time passing, the Squad give their takes on the first expansion of the Darkin Saga and what key decks are shaping the early meta. They also go over their seasonal stories as well Deck: TimeStamp 0:00 Immediate impressions: A Unit based meta 6:02 LP Gain Change & Potential innovations to Masters+ 14:25 The Weird Draven Situation 18:40 Best Card in the Expansion: Resurrection card 20:40 New Cards make Kai'sa Tier 1.... AGAIN 23:00...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 20
Jason is joined by his teammate Aikado for a chat regarding their seasonal lineups & expectations, as well as talking about the new iteration of Pirates. Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:43 The Meat & Potatoes 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...
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 79
Majiin and Jason are here to do what they do best. Breathe and continue living. They're also here to talk about the immediate winners and losers from the patch based on hard data after one (1) day of match data! Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ Deck: TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, also TOURNAMENT SATURDAY 2:10 We've been actually PLAYING the game over the last week, a lot 2:55 A breath of fresh air, with a big power vacuum 4:15 What they've been playing re...
Aug 20, 2022•33 min•Ep. 78
After what felt like years of waiting, patch 3.13.0 has dropped! The squad is here to talk about what changes are the most impactful, the new card reveals (this was recorded on Wednesday), and they also complain about the old days of shurima, because nobody liked that, not even Shurima! This Podcast is brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Hosted by Card Gamer 0:25 News day & Hyped for the patch 1:35 Cosmetic Flexing on Norms 3:00 Patch drop & Cool new stuff 5:...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 18
This was recorded Monday evening for your podcasting pleasure now! The team go over the entire patch notes and give their thoughts about what will be hot and what will make literally no change or difference at all! https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 1:15 Leak talks 4:15 Kai'sa Talk 13:20 Zilean Change 16:10 Illaoi Nerf 19:10 Bard Nerf 23:20 Kennen Buff (woo) 25:10 Squeaker Buff 25:52 Twisted Catalyzer Buff 27:45 Thunder Fist Buff 30:18 Bandle City Mayor Buff 32:15 Gnar Buff 33:...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 46
Jae and Bae went to the Riot roundtable and are VERY optimistic about the impending patch as a result. At the same time, they have a week to wait until we get to the promised land... so they fill the gap with some Twitter Questions and Answers! Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Thanks and announcements 1:30 Talking on eggshells about the patch 5:30 The awkward week between knowing and the patch itself 9:30 Jason's Plea to Riot: Fix this card release prob...
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 77
The squad plus GrandpaRoji talk about recent events and meta developments including the rise of Monke and it's effects across the meta. (Timestamps will be added later) 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 GrandpaRoji's Socials: https://twitter.com/grandparo...
Aug 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 17
Today the dynamic duo dig in, going over why the ladder is in the state it is, why it is inevitable to one degree or another, the results of the current state and... weren't we going to get a Road Map...? https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 The Docket & Tourney Reminder 2:00 "If they have it, they have it" 2:55 How bout that Kai'sa ladder? Ft. Katarina 12:30 Consequences of gradual power creep & Whether Bo3 would improve things 17:10 Bae's hot recent picks; MONKE, B...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 76
Gameplay: https://youtu.be/LAe9ZZ2RxxE The squad go over the patch cycle and how it compares to recent season schedules, how big of a hit the sharpsight fix was to Kai'sa, and some spice showing up in APAC and the tournament meta. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introductions; Cameron Hanzo is back! 1:05 Is the current Patch Cycle/Cadence sufficient? 11:10 Kai'sa the sharpsight fix has had some impact 14:25 What do we expect to happen to Kai'sa with the balance patch 27:30 The oth...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 16
Today the team's focus is on what aspects of the big decks they feel should be touched in the upcoming balance patch. Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Is Bard more likely to get hit? What would they change? 3:30 Illaoi's package may be the issue in Bard Illaoi 4:50 WhatamI's Gwen brew & other new technology 6:40 Is Shurima's toolkit the problem, or is Kai'sa too strong?: A history of Combo Dominance 17:20 Is this meta at the level of old Aphelios and Fizz TF? ...
Aug 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 44
CHECK OUT MAJIINBAE'S SUBATHON, CURRENTLY WITH 58 HOURS LEFT AT TIME OF POSTING https://www.twitch.tv/majiinbaelor https://www.twitch.tv/majiinbaelor https://www.twitch.tv/majiinbaelor Jason and Majiin talk about how they're able to climb and ladder even when they do not enjoy the meta, what the key decks of this meta are now that things have stabilized, how they feel they should be touched in the upcoming balance patch, and the general direction of the game. Brought to you by https://masteringr...
Jul 30, 2022•37 min•Ep. 75
The Squad have a special guest; Hash! They go over the apocalyptic rise of Bard Illaoi, how Ashe Leblanc got rank one, and how they would like to see Kai'sa 'touched' by the balance team The Squadcast is brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 The Squad featuring Special Guest Hash! 0:45 Ladder has Changed... Bard Illaoi's rise 8:30 Monte's Prediction; Bard Illaoi + Jayce Heimer will be the pivotal lineup core 10:30 Bard Illaoi is proving to be quite skill expressive 19:...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 15
With a special Tuesday Edition, the boys are back in town! Jason and Majiin go over their seasonal experiences, and go deep on the meta, what has been happening recently, and what they've been enjoying!~ Also, big tournament announcements for Mastering Runeterra! Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Intro 0:43 Announcements and Agenda 2:20 Seasonals Recap; Jae made the cut! 10:20 Short Season 12:45 Majiin's Run; the woes of secret info 18:20 Getting the Score you Dese...
Jul 26, 2022•49 min•Ep. 74
Today the Squad has an extra mate on in the form of recent Seasonal tournament champion; Trivo! He speaks of his seasonal journey and weighs in with the rest of the Squad when talking about the early wisps of what may shape up to be major meta decks in the new expansion! (This was recorded on Wednesday Evening) Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introductions; Trivo is here! 1:40 The Champ's lead up to seasonals and run. 4:08 Thoughts on the condensation of seasonal...
Jul 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 14
The team with some Squadies go over their seasonal tournament experiences, their early thoughts on whats powerful and overated out of the new patch, and their hopes for the meta compared to the world of coin flips we just came from. Timestamps: 0:00 Introductions 0:45 Does one-weekend Seasonals feel less important? 2:40 Should top cut be randomized? 5:05 Whatamis method for top cuts 10:05 Lineups less predictable this go around 13:05 Too many Mastering Runeterra pros qualified to get good scrims...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 43
Right before seasonals the guys bring you what preparations they've made, how they feel about the upcoming tournament, and how they feel about the development of recent things in LoR Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Thanks to everyone 0:20 Majiin gets to cast Seasonals 1:45 Jason's Lineup; The Anti-Bae lineup 5:15 Majiin's day and plans for seasonals 10:10 Poppy Taric and other Demacias 13:20 SECRET TECH: 3x Zoe 3x Suit up 15:49 Bard Vi? 18:00 Tournament Metas &am...
Jul 16, 2022•37 min•Ep. 73
Today the Squad is a little looser than usual, full of hype for new cards and seasonals, and generally just in a good mood being with friends! Enjoy the experience! Presented by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 Introduction and Role-call 0:45 We got cards today! - Kaisa and Friends talk 7:55 Noxus Rally for days 11:08 Wildclaw's Ferocity 15:03 Demacia's new 8-drop? Good for Timelines 16:24 They did it, they made a Yasuo Boat! 22:27 The Husks 24:32 The Peril of brewing with early re...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 13
Today the team crack into the depths of what they feel are the best decks, worst decks, how different meta staples will fare in this wide seasonals meta, and give thoughts and initial suspected brews for the new Kai'sa cards! Brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp Coming 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....
Jul 15, 2022•54 min•Ep. 42
The Mastering Runeterra Podcast is brought to you by https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp coming soon 0:00 Intro 0:43 Best Ladder Decks 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.youtube.com/channel/UCPWvMRZq__Q-LaCNui9budg Twitch.t...
Jul 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 72
Special episode with a Thursday Night recording! The squad goes over methods of achieving https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp Coming Soon success based on self discipline 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 Socials: https://www.youtube.com/chann...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week with a light team, the guys go over some elements they would like to see improved about Legends of Runeterra and why they feel nobody seems to be taking the game all that seriously as an esport or competition. https://masteringruneterra.com/ TimeStamp 0:00 It's a show about nothing 0:10 Jason's Rant - LoR is a Ferrari without Roads 4:00 Aikado doesn't know how limited formats work 7:20 Jason and Monte's Drunken Invasion 8:00 Ladder feels especially grindy since it's the only way to pla...
Jul 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 41