Coaching Session with Vigo Mid Player

Introduction

• Goal: Aim for Challenger using Vigo mid or by swapping to mid role.
• Coaching by Wick, a seasoned Vigo mid player who reached Challenger.

Wick's Background and Accomplishments

• Lane Vigo player with 1M Mastery points, 2.6-2.7M on all accounts.
• First hit Master with Vigo, reached Grandmaster multiple seasons, and Challenger in Season 12.
• Works with Riot as a contractor in the game analysis team (risk assessment, playtesting).

Vigo Mid Insights

• Vigo mid is challenging but viable. Requires knowing limits and when to engage for resets.
• Plays with two main styles: Opportunistic (play to not lose) vs. Psychopathic (aggressive solo kills).
• Utilize Doran's Shield for sustain and strategic pot usage.
• Master the balance between farming and finding kill opportunities, especially against ranged enemies.

Matchups, Runes, and Builds

• Runes: Conqueror suggested for starters, Press the Attack possible with new changes.
• Builds: Varies – full damage (BORK, Kraken) vs. tankier (Sunfire, Sterak's). Healing and sustain items highly beneficial.
• Adapt build depending on patch updates; consider on-hit builds post-patch.

Laning Strategies

• General Tips:
  • Play mind games with E and deceive opponents with positioning.
  • Use E for chip damage even if minimal. Importance of appropriate Q timing.
  • Utilize fog of war and recall tactics close to turrets or behind minions for efficiency.
  • Value Ult usage to block key enemy abilities (e.g., against Orianna, Jace, Yone).

Game Analysis and Playstyle Adjustments

• Be aggressive and proactive – find moments to press W and engage enemy when isolated or overextended.
• Maintain a strong wave state and sideline effectively to maximize farm and XP advantage.
• Look for roam opportunities and support the team for skirmishes and objectives.
• Swap to teleport over ignite for better macro play and impact across the map.
• Focus on the overall game state, assisting team with objectives over unnecessary solo kills.

Closing Thoughts

• Wick emphasizes consistent training, adapting to patches, and learning matchups thoroughly.
• Importance of community – Wick's streaming information for further learning and support.
• Continued training sessions encouraged to maintain and improve skills in the mid-lane role.

Summary

This session encapsulates a deep dive into playing Vigo mid effectively, with personalized guidance from an experienced player, strategies for adaptation, and general gameplay tips to achieve high ranks.