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League of Legends Slang

League of Legends (commonly abbreviated "LoL") is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by Riot Games. Each player chooses a character called a "champion" and joins a three or five-player team, then competes against an opposing team. League of Legends has become one of the most popular eSports games and is played all over the world. Whether you play the game or just like to watch, it is helpful to know the following LoL slang terms.

Slang Term Meaning Votes
GGGood game
WPWell played
GLHFGood luck have fun
PVPPlayer versus player
HPHit points
DPSDamage per second
LoLLeague of Legends
ADCAttack damage carry
ADAttack damage
GLGood luck
KSKill steal
GG no reGood game, no rematch
ARAMAll random all mid
KDAKills Deaths Assists
InstalockInstantly choose character
JunglingKilling neutral monsters in the jungle
MainMain character
ASAttack speed
NukeAn ability that deals a lot of damage
NPCNon-player character
MLGMajor League Gaming
eSportsElectronic sports
FTWFor the win
CCCrowd control
DebuffWeakening effect
OOMOut of mana
KitingMoving while avoiding attack
PBEPublic beta environment
GL HFGood luck have fun
atsAttack speed
CarriesMOBA players that carry their team
DivingVenturing far into enemy territory
ChampionLeague of Legends player-controlled character
RagequitTo angrily quit a game
Tower divingAttacking an opposing player under his tower
LCSLeague Championship Series
ultUltimate ability
EloElo rating system
procProgrammed random occurrence
SupportChampion who plays on the bottom lane
TFTwisted Fate
APAbility power
QFirst champion ability
AceSolo winner
BGBad game
MOBAMultiplayer online battle arena
cdrCooldown reduction
BO3Best of three
pwnTo dominate
BabysitTo assist a champion in getting more powerful
CarryMOBA player role
DOTDamage over time
EnchanterA champion that helps increase the effectiveness of allies
MetagameOutside game preparation and strategies
dfgDeathfire Grasp
arpArmor penetration
PeelingProtecting a champion
PeelTo protect a champion
FogUnseen areas of a League of Legends map
DFDominance factor
GGLGood game loser
ControllerChampion who supports allies
PUGPick up group
DisruptorA champion that locks down opponents
aspdAttack speed
mp5Mana per five seconds
DunkingOwning enemy player
BPBlue pilling
TankStrong character
deepsDamage per second
ADAMAll draft all mid
SmurfHidden alternate character