
Comprehensive Guide to League of Legends Maps and Battlefields
League of Legends maps serve as battlegrounds where players compete using champions. Here's a comprehensive guide to all available and historical maps:
Current Maps
Summoner's Rift The primary competitive map featuring three lanes (top, mid, bottom) connected by jungle areas. Each lane has three turrets and the base contains two Nexus turrets. Notable features include:
- Epic monsters: Baron and Dragon
- Neutral monster: Rift Scuttler
- Standard 5v5 gameplay format

Summoner's Rift map from above
Howling Abyss A single-lane map set in the Freljord featuring:
- Two turrets per lane and two Nexus turrets per team
- No recall ability
- Health altars near turrets
- Used for ARAM (All Random All Mid) game mode
Arena: Rings of Wrath A rotating arena-style map with five variants:
- Ancestral Woods (Ionia-themed)
- Desert Oasis (Shurima-themed)
- Frostbite Thicket (Freljord-themed)
- Magma Chamber (Volcanic-themed)
- Koi Pond (Ixtal-themed)
Features include:
- 2v2v2v2 format
- Shop platform with four team areas
- Random NPC champion cameos
- Unique environmental elements
Historical Maps
- Butcher's Bridge: Ancient stone bridge in Bilgewater
- Cosmic Ruins: Space-themed map with central black hole
- Crystal Scar: Former Dominion map in Kalamanda
- Twisted Treeline: 3v3 map in Shadow Isles
- Proving Grounds: Original tutorial map
- Magma Chamber: Tournament-exclusive single-lane map
Each map offers unique gameplay experiences and strategic elements, contributing to League of Legends' diverse game modes and competitive scenarios.
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