Experience is a core game mechanic that allows champions to level up by earning experience points (XP) during matches. Champions start at level 1 and require increasing amounts of XP to reach each subsequent level.

There are five main ways to gain experience:

1. Champion Takedowns:

• Solo kills: 42-990 XP (based on enemy level)
• Assists: 28-990 XP (shared among participants)
• Level difference modifiers apply:
  • Higher level than target: -24/48/60% XP
  • Lower level than target: +20% per level difference (after 2 levels)

2. Proximity to Minion Deaths:

• Must be within 1400 units
• Last-hitting always grants XP regardless of distance
• Solo XP: 95% of base value
• Shared XP: 124% of base value (split among nearby champions)

3. Jungle Monsters:

• Most camps grant XP only to killer
• Baron Nashor: Global team XP
• Rift Herald: 300 XP to nearby (600 units) team members

4. Death Proximity:

• Gain XP from nearby enemy deaths up to 10 seconds after dying

5. ARAM-specific:

• Passive 5 XP per second from Howling Abyss Aura

Experience Sharing Breakdown:

• Two champions: 65.26% each
• Three champions: 43.51% each
• Four champions: 32.63% each
• Five champions: 26.11% each
• Six champions: 21.75% each

Level Cap:

• Standard: Level 18
• URF mode: Level 30

Experience modifiers stack additively and can come from:

• Champion abilities (Nilah, Zilean)
• Items (Rod of Ages, Gustwalker Hatchling)
• Neutral buffs
• Team level differences

Experience requirements increase with each level, and certain items have specific level requirements to purchase or upgrade.

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