Most Iconic Moments in LoL Esports History | The Ultimate Montage Pt. 1

A video about the most iconic plays and memories of League of Legends Esports
All footage belongs to Riot Games or the corresponding esports organizations.
This should not be construed as the perfect objective selection of moments. I tried to find a balance between the amount of moments included, the video length, the diversity of regions, events and players. Also the approach of the video is not to show the best plays ever, but the moments that are often quoted, had a bigger impact on League of Legends esports as a whole and are remembered by a big part of the community. Furthermore this video is obviously biased as I have the "EU perspective". You might think some moments are missing and that is okay. Everyone has their own perception, this video shows mine.
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My source for LoL Esports information: www.leaguepedia.com
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Welcome to the League of Legends - League of Legends
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Classic Summoner's Rift Champion Select - Draft Pick - League of Legends
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Season 4 - Theme (From League of Legends: Season 4) - League of Legends
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Piercing Light - League of Legends
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Spirit Rush - League of Legends
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Worlds 2015 - London - League of Legends
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Worlds Collide (Instrumental) - League of Legends
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Opening Ceremony - Worlds 2015 - Berlin - League of Legends
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Worlds 2015 Champion Select Music - Final Choice - League of Legends
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Season 6 - Theme (From League of Legends: Season 6) - League of Legends
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2016 World Championship Theme - League of Legends
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[@Pakli]

2nd part: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5-VZmahjJmDhaM Thank you all for your acknowledgement and feedback! During the editing of those two videos I was convinced that they were good, but I was not confident that they would be that successful. I came up with this idea and started working on it over a year ago and I didn't expect this outcome.

[@kaynemurcielargo8659]

Forg1ven brutal Cait ult (to the guy spawning from G.A) should be here as well... the reaction of the crowd was wild.

[@cortafuegos2022]

it feels so nostalgic to see xpeke plays, what a player he was, the one who made me get more into league

[@SuitedCloud]

One of the first pros to prove, it’s not over till it’s over.

[@xDracolich]

Ayo grandpa, your age is showing. fr tho, super nostalgic

[@SuitedCloud]

@@xDracolich Listen up Summoner! Back when I joined the Institute of War we didn’t have any fancy schmancy junglers. We had carries, two carries and a top lane, and we had to SHARE the top lane!

[@betalite]

@@SuitedCloud that sounds horrendous af

[@SuitedCloud]

@@betalite It was… it was…

[@wolfval6825]

i used to watch league highlights with hype comentairy not knowing wtf is happening , years later when i started playing league andi watch these highlights i still dont know wtf is happening on the screen

[@yarinvak8347]

Fax📠 i think we can all be related

[@jxff2000]

had me in the first half ngl

[@woodsy.2977]

That’s just the old league graphics that are unwatchable lol

[@yurilopes420]

@@woodsy.2977 as if nowadays' leagues fights are any more readable lmao legit been playing this game for half my life, im 28, started late s1, and most teamfights i still cant understand wtf is happening before re watching the replay

[@gabriele1417]

they re so smooth and optimized its just hard to catch everything aside of their pourpose

[@JacobRouse]

Man, those 2016 SKT vs ROX highlights make me emotional. Both teams played perfect & for a moment SKT looked human.

[@Micolgate]

the crowd erupting from prays arrow still gives me chills

[@MathiasGr.]

What minute?

[@CyreckX]

@@MathiasGr. 20:55 one of the most hype cross map shits ever

[@j.a1905]

You know the ROX vs SKT series was legendary when it has as many iconic plays as the season 1 and season 2 combined.

[@Starblockss]

That’s just recency bias, so many other early plays were not included

[@OneDabMan]

@@Starblockss nah say whatever you wanna say but that was the hands down absolute best series played ever. That ashe arrow to stop the TP ... chef's kiss.

[@Starblockss]

@@OneDabMan I never said it wasn't one of the best series, but saying it is better than 2 full years of pro play combined is hyperbole.

[@OneDabMan]

@@Starblockss no really it was a culmination of everything that made past league great. The patch was insane and innovative. Everybody wasn't getting one shot. You weren't stuck to what "riot wanted". Clutch outplays. Playing on the edge. Insane star power. Like that game and even most of the team at world's that year were pretty fucking insane. Don't get me wrong the previous years were good. But damn that year holds a special place for me. And I still fucking hate blank LoL

[@dikoproz]

@@Starblockss are you aware of the meaning of "recency bias"? those clips are almost a decade old

[@hermitdude1921]

8 years have passed and still someone brings onions to the room for Dyrus retirement.

[@Ciremo]

Good day for rain

[@TheEarlOfSandwich]

I remember most of these moments and it's amazing to relive the feelings back to back like this, awesome montage!

[@gehrardivanleemagpantay4488]

I miss those days, when I watch it live brings back memories, very nostalgic especially year 2015 my favorite season in league and also I missed those recall with team logo under your champs.

[@minaDesuDesu]

My fave season hands down, both to play and watch pro games

[@Bobby_Duncan]

there was a time where u couldnt wait to get home from school just to play league

[@gabe9125]

Doublelift's play at 18:38 was so insane. The fight goes so badly, but he stays so calm and holds onto his sums for so long. He's at 10% hp when he finally uses his heal, and he only uses it to give Svenskeren a boost. Then when the time is right, he turns the whole fight around and flashes forward. The presence of mind (no pun intended) needed to know the exact right moment to flip the switch is wild.

[@duanedoldrum7570]

Still trying to find Doublelift at 16:38

[@gabe9125]

@@duanedoldrum7570 Sorry, 18:38

[@christopherbronson3275]

What's CRAZY is the "Insec" is a standard move in LoL now. 10 years ago that was the PEAK of play, and now? Basically a requirement to break into diamond in Ranked as Lee

[@xCLiCH3E]

Best compilation ever really well done mate thank you!!

[@anthonyguevara5319]

Old league just hits diff, total nostalgia haha

[@Pejlon]

Xpeke backdoor still the most legendary moment

[@FluzzinatorHD]

Xpeke’s back door nexus play will always hold a special place for me - absolute scenes.

[@Kyle-nm1kh]

Greatest play of all time

[@vmamarcucci]

Honestly, one of the best league videos I've seen. I love the plays you 've chosen.

[@vigilanterorschach2600]

The old Summoner's Rift theme has that aura of preparing you for a heroic journey that can take you anywhere from the depths of hell or the silver cities above and you are just one guy behind the wheel, it is epic, it is grandiouse, it is fitting.

[@jordanher2354]

Honestly Pray and Peanuts 2v4 was so damn good. Top 3 moments in worlds history imo

[@andrescastillo7832]

Watched both videos, thank you for this. The history of League, so amazing.

[@eckoxt.4540]

you dont know how much i needed this video, amazing!! thank you so much!!

[@AR-zz8de]

what a run league has had.. so many goosebump inducing moments mixed with nostalgia

[@ppllmmkko]

thank you good sir, really brings back the memories

[@clemd3466]

Litteral chills watching this thank you so much

[@cristianemanuelacosta2092]

the xpeke backdoor are THE MOST ICONIC PLAY in league ever

[@Roger-yg3uc]

Nice video, good memories.

[@theleyric]

the ROX SKT series will also be peak League of Legends

[@mikaeusbznd744]

I was hoping for Marin’s save and Soaz’s escape and was not dissapointed. Amazing compilation!

[@pimzaeVT]

ive been playing league since season 2 and these moments still give me chills no matter how much I watch them.

[@Lucien_Tabaret]

Wow, you have an insane knowledge of the lol esport history and moreover judge proprely of what is deserves to be remembered; an extremly great set of videos

[@Gransax]

Great video, Well done!

[@yakro3449]

I was waiting for a montage like that

[@romekziomek4716]

thank you for this video!

[@Haylem]

Started in 09, man thanks for bringing back those amazing memories.

[@lloydvicedo1340]

Great video! Just pure montage, no nonsensical commentary/explanation, repeating clips, unnecessary edits, and cringe countdowns like others. Subscribed!

[@spookyce2499]

Nice video bro!

[@gustavorodrigues4830]

Great video. One notable omission I think is the 82 minute "HOLY SHIT THEY WIN THE GAME"

[@Coolpopcorn19]

Crazy good montage

[@hotdogwater431]

League back then was so much fun Why is it like this now

[@Jrights1]

Playing League from Season 2 all the way to Season 8, this video was such a good nostalgia trip, the game was so different and it feels like it'll never capture the same feelings like it did back then.

[@Popmycherryyo]

Fucking hell man.. this actually brought a tear to my eye.. unsure why, but shit..remember watching ALL of these moments, and I think, in the end, I wouldn't trade it away.. Fucking good times, good video, and just overall good stuff!

[@hanyuu8672]

Great video, thank you for your efforts

[@vitorsankler8695]

WHAT A MASTERPIECE

[@coupdetrapeze9791]

The best part is clearly the casters, they are absolutely amazing

[@RocoPwnage]

man, that actually got a tear out of me

[@mahmoudezzat953]

very good video, keep it up.

[@riceycakezz]

Damn 2016 was really the best year for everything.

[@ObzTicle]

I find it interesting to see the map design and characters change over the years.

[@DerDoJo]

2:15 - "so hard to execute"....today even Silver Lee Sins are InSec'ing you like crazy lol

[@ASingleWeasel]

Man it’s crazy that most of these clips are from when this game was good.

[@maxscion2853]

SSW was the most dominant league team of all time. Was so nuts to just watch them roll every pro team in 20 minutes

[@tranvinhphuc3026]

Time is so fast !! So nostalgic when watch it!

[@tsmdaniel1375]

So many old names. So many legends

[@3monightmar3]

Great montage! I would include the 3000 ELO shockwave, but otherwise not too much missing.

[@Biditchoun]

I'd have loved to see the UOL TF jungle or udyr antics, they ere such a treat.

[@tsmdaniel1375]

2014, 15, 16, golden years of league

[@samuelbravo1946]

8:40 was my first moment of League, watching the Finals of that series. Loved it

[@chldshgmbn]

Deman's shout casting is still my favorite.

[@incibaba22]

this is so nostalgic and emotional :///

[@ynotsammy]

Jatt yelling "DOUBLELIFT" lives rent free in my head still to this day

[@WaterShaman1]

I just turned 26 and I watched League since im 12-13 .... Having seen all this and seeing the scene grow is something im really greatefull to have expierencend.

[@mathieup.corbeil894]

Jesus this is great.

[@WickedHumor]

I think DRX 2022 worlds run was a long series of best moments. I was cheering for them from groups and they made it. Amazing games all the way through.

[@EarthasitisinHeaven]

I watched the TSM Doublelift clutch live in the finals. AMAZING.

[@cyrene03]

Nice editing

[@apenasdivagando932]

Vídeo sensacional, que retrata extremamente bem o quão épico é o LOL. CLG contra RNG foi um jogo bizarro. Extremamente atrasados, fizeram 2 "Ace" 5/0 e ainda estavam com 6k de ouro a menos batendo no Nexus.

[@Populous3Tutorials]

bang was imo the best player in the world in skt's 2nd title he was totally overshadowed by famous names such as teammate faker, obviously but i still think he was the best player that year

[@LIAuNXeNON]

riot really needs to do another worlds video like Ignite cuz that one is one of the best with major moments from esports history at the time it's about time we get another

[@iampingthepenguin]

still remember how I lost my mind ober pray's ashe arrow, absolutey insane

[@VictorGamingMontages]

Perfect !!!

[@sailerivgameplays3178]

Nostalgic and since 2013 i see most of them on live!!

[@dominikkaek299]

waiting for part 2 !

[@Pakli]

;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5-VZmahjJmDhaM

[@izshtar]

MAN THE NOSTALGIA I GOT SEEING OLD PLAYERS DUUUDE

[@noanproduction3300]

It was a crazy time back when this all started. It felt like being a part of a huge community and I even remember so many players. There were a lot of big characters that made watching this esport more than just some sport event. To be fair I can't really compare that time with today. I was actually playing League back then and watched every game - even highlights from other regions. I still follow my favourite team (Fnatic) and will forever do so ... but nothing can recreate that hype of older League days.

[@daankerstens8200]

i missed ambition's dragon steal, nevertheless a very good montage!

[@joorhell]

Damn, i miss these times so much. I loved watching league's esport. I started maining jungler by watching Diamondprox. I feel old now, even tho i am infact.

[@BoostedEcho]

Shoutcasters make these plays so much better.

[@izshtar]

seeing Old Names man

[@thomasnuutinen9417]

5:28 starting with Piercing Light music, the original one. I love it, one of the best LoL music!

[@Alstar]

Man, i miss Shushei. I hope he's doing well.

[@iso_lierung]

Seeing dyrus here made me nearly cry. The best top langer I've ever seen. I'll never forget the 2vs1 with Lulu.

[@nekoneki2996]

I have never seen a performance at world like 2014 SSW. For me they are the best team of all the time. They were invincible and untouchable

[@Guofu.]

most of people dont know that 20:56 ekko has a little step up after the arrow shoot out

[@hanyuu8672]

Wow thank you for pointing that out, I never noticed that. It makes the whole play even more iconic.

[@AzpireGG]

Goated era

[@jczarielebabas705]

It was full of nostalgia when watching this

[@callme_phil_]

I dont know what to say.. I would give everything to turn back the time and to watch these Games/moments again for the first time. To see M5 again especially Alex Ich, old EG old Iconic Cloud9, Bromance moments between Meteos and Sneaky.. Old Dignitas with Imaqtpie, a typical Dyrus Interview..And much more.. Please time take me back

[@THlBAUT]

The nostalgia with the old league music hit me hard

[@snoopy_next_door]

Personally I would add GSG heimerdinger 4 mid strat game and Rush's outplay over Huhi but even without those, this is a solid, best video to sum the good era up🎉

[@jolteonthecat]

This makes my blood rush

[@40thCenturyTrolls]

sick complication bro

[@marselse]

I think the faker 1v1 and the cut to the reaction is hilarious

[@nachuyachumi1771]

And now T1 has it's fourth trophy. Amazing..

[@karasutsuki1733]

the dyrus speech gets me every time

[@cnbluetime]

FNC always does some HIGHLIGHT KEKW

[@jogleco]

That Gorilla pick for MF support, forced SKT to ban MF the next game, so remarkable, and Bengi using Nidalee for the 1st time in pro match, cause Nidalee has the best buff in that patch

[@ha-moody4844]

you have witnessed history boys every single clip every single moment this is the league we once knew

[@rogertruong5751]

The old school ranked theme

[@jarentippett8789]

I remembered watching these and actually knowing what was happening. But they’ve updated the game so much watching it now I can’t track it

[@capster111]

Mannn that Faker outplay on Ryu has always been peak

[@GinkgoPete]

Its such a damn shame how hard Madlife gets overlooked these days. That guy layed the foundation that every support after him has built on.