The Rift Herald (RH) holds great importance in League of Legends as a crucial objective. Professional teams are constantly seeking methods to secure it quickly and efficiently, while minimizing risks. This is because they may need to give up or engage in a fight for the objective if the enemy team becomes aware of their presence.
Even though the second Rift Herald may not offer as many advantages as the first one, it remains a priority on the game map. However, a rare occurrence took place during a professional match in the LCK, which could grab the attention of Riot developers who may address it in upcoming patches.
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What is the Rift Herald?
Illustration from Legends of Runeterra
The Rift Herald is a formidable monster that emerges in the Baron pit and typically appears at 8:00, matching the average level of all champions in the game. Defeating the Rift Herald rewards players with the Eye of the Herald.
The Eye of the Herald can be utilized to summon the Rift Herald onto a specific lane, where it automatically engages enemies and deals significant damage to enemy towers. If the Rift Herald is summoned before the Tower Plates expire, additional gold can also be obtained.
After the Rift Herald is slain, it respawns after a six-minute interval. It is possible to engage the Rift Herald a second time to acquire another Eye of the Herald. However, it is crucial to pick up the Eye promptly, as it will disappear if left unclaimed.
In an interesting turn of events, an unconventional method of obtaining the Eye was witnessed during an LCK match featuring professional player KT Cuzz. Approximately 16 minutes into the game against DRX, Cuzz inadvertently acquired the Eye while using a hexgate to teleport away. His original intention was simply to escape from the DRX team without succumbing to their attacks.
This occurrence surprised both the commentators and Cuzz himself, raising numerous questions among developers and players alike. Some may consider this incident a potential bug or glitch that could introduce unfair advantages in matches. It is reasonable to anticipate that Riot Games, the creators of League of Legends, will address and rectify this issue in upcoming patches.
Consider the scenario of playing a ranked match where you had the opportunity to prevent the enemy team from obtaining the Eye using this strategy. However, if your opponents had already witnessed the video showcasing this unconventional technique and capitalized on it, you might feel frustrated or even consider uninstalling League of Legends.
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