High-level players and the broader community criticized it for compromising competitive integrity, as solo players often faced coordinated four or five-man premades.
The 2015 World Championship (which led into this season) showcased record-high champion diversity, with 74 unique picks, despite the dominance of "juggernauts" like Mordekaiser and Gangplank .
Due to the persistent "bitching" and dissatisfaction, Riot Games eventually acknowledged it as a failure and reinstated Solo/Duo Queue for the following season. 4. Meta and Champion Diversity Season 62015
The old mastery system was overhauled to include powerful "Keystones," such as Thunderlord’s Decree and Grasp of the Undying , which significantly impacted champion power spikes. 2. Major Features and Innovations
Mid-way through the season, the static Dragon buff was replaced by four elemental drakes (Infernal, Mountain, Cloud, Ocean), adding strategic variance to every match. High-level players and the broader community criticized it
The transition began on , with the rollout of the Season 6 Preseason (Patches 5.22 through 5.24). This period focused on diversifying gameplay through massive updates:
This season is often cited as having one of the best sets of new champions, including Jhin , Aurelion Sol , Taliyah , and Kled . Major Features and Innovations Mid-way through the season,
Season 6 introduced several systems that modernized the player experience: