What Level Do I Unlock ARAM in League of Legends?
The popular game mode ARAM (All Random All Mid), set on the Howling Abyss map in League of Legends, becomes available to players quite early in their leveling journey. You unlock ARAM at level 3. This means that you don’t have to grind through a significant portion of the game before experiencing the chaotic fun of this mode. At level 3, you’ll be able to dive straight into the single-lane, all-out team fights that ARAM is known for. This early access point is designed to encourage new players to explore different aspects of the game beyond the classic Summoner’s Rift experience. Additionally, players will start with 1,700 gold in ARAM matches, giving a head start in purchasing items.
ARAM: All You Need To Know
What is ARAM?
ARAM stands for All Random All Mid. As the name suggests, it’s a game mode where players are randomly assigned a champion and then battle it out on a single-lane map, the Howling Abyss. This mode differs significantly from Summoner’s Rift, where players select their champions and have three lanes to navigate. The focus in ARAM is on team fights and fast-paced action, which provides a different kind of League of Legends experience. You can expect a lot of fighting and strategic itemization. The lack of jungling and lane farming can appeal to players who enjoy immediate and constant action.
How Does Champion Selection Work in ARAM?
In ARAM, champions are selected randomly from a pool of available champions. This pool includes:
- A base pool of 65 free champions that are always available in ARAM.
- The current weekly free champion rotation.
- Any champions that you own.
This ensures a wide variety of champion picks, encouraging players to learn and adapt to different playstyles. The initial champion you’re assigned is random, and you can’t have duplicates of a champion on the same team. You also have access to rerolls, giving you a chance to switch to a different champion if you’re not happy with your initial one. These rerolls are gained by playing ARAM matches. The more champions you own, the more reroll experience you earn.
Gameplay Experience and Objectives
The Howling Abyss map is a single lane with two Nexus turrets, an inhibitor, and an inhibitor turret on each side. The game is more concentrated and less about strategic lane management and focuses more on team fights. It is a great place to improve your fighting ability and learn different champions. The objective is still to destroy the enemy team’s Nexus, but the continuous fighting and random champion picks provide a unique and engaging experience. ARAM games are typically fast-paced, lasting between 15 and 20 minutes, although some games can run longer depending on how evenly matched teams are.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About ARAM
1. Do I need to be level 30 to play ARAM Clash?
No. While ARAM Clash does have the level 30 account requirement and SMS verification, you do not have to be ranked to participate. So, ARAM mains can rejoice!
2. Does ARAM contribute to champion mastery?
Yes, Champion Mastery is available in ARAM. You can level your champions to Mastery Level 5 in ARAM and other game modes. However, you can only earn Mastery Level 6 & 7 tokens in Summoner’s Rift normal/ranked games and ARAM.
3. Are the champion picks in ARAM truly random?
The champions are chosen at random from the available pool, but it’s not just a blind selection. The system ensures that there won’t be any duplicates between both teams or on the “bench.” The initial ten champion rolls all follow this process.
4. Do I get more rerolls the more I play ARAM?
Yes, you earn more reroll experience for every ARAM game you play, and the more champions you own, the more reroll XP you get. If you own all champions, you are very likely to get 2 rerolls next game when you have no rerolls.
5. Can I get Honor from ARAM?
Yes, the Honor system functions in ARAM just as it does in normal modes. Since ARAM games are shorter, you can generally earn honor faster than on Summoner’s Rift.
6. Which champions are NOT in ARAM?
There are some champions that are seen less in ARAM. Champions like Yorick, Cho’Gath, Kayn, Malzahar, Bard, and Aurelion Sol seem to appear less frequently.
7. What are some of the best champions in ARAM?
Some of the top-performing champions in ARAM are often Lux, Singed, Blitzcrank, Mordekaiser, Dr. Mundo, Morgana, Lillia, and Brand. These champions often do well due to their team fight potential, poke ability, or sustain.
8. Can I get Mastery 7 tokens from playing ARAM?
Yes, ARAM is an eligible mode for earning level 6 and 7 Champion Mastery tokens.
9. Why is my Honor level locked?
A locked Honor level means you are not making any progress toward the next level and are not receiving any rewards. This can be due to negative behavior. It’s unlocked by playing clean games. You’ll receive a notification when you’ve unlocked it again.
10. What is key to winning ARAM games?
Key to winning in ARAM is team coordination and fighting as a unit, particularly when your team has full health. Focusing on objectives like towers and inhibitors after winning a team fight is also very important.
11. Why can’t I pick certain champions in ARAM?
You can only pick champions you own, champions in the weekly free rotation, and champions that are part of the permanent ARAM pool of 65 champions. If you don’t own a specific champion and they’re not free that week or in the ARAM pool, you can’t pick them.
12. How many champions are free in ARAM?
There is a base pool of 65 champions that are always free to play in ARAM, in addition to the current weekly free rotation. This is subject to change.
13. Can you get the same champion multiple times on the same team in ARAM?
No, duplicate champions are not allowed on the same team in ARAM, including benched champions.
14. What happens if I dodge in ARAM?
If you dodge in ARAM, you will lose any rerolls that you used for the game. However, if another player dodges, your rerolls will be refunded.
15. Is ARURF similar to ARAM?
While similar to ARAM in its random champion selection and reroll system, ARURF is different. In ARURF (All Random Ultra Rapid Fire), mana is infinite, and all spells and abilities have extremely reduced cooldowns.
Conclusion
ARAM is a fantastic game mode that you unlock relatively early at level 3 in League of Legends, making it accessible to both new and experienced players. With its fast-paced action and focus on team fighting, ARAM provides a unique and engaging way to enjoy League of Legends. Its accessibility, combined with its unique mechanics, makes it an excellent option for a quick and fun match. Whether you’re looking to try out new champions or just want some chaotic battles, ARAM is a great choice.