How to maximize summoner XP gain in League of Legends?

Question

What is the most efficient way to gain experience in LoL?
How is experience gain calculated? I've heard Dominion is better for experience than classic; is that true?

Asked by Kimi

Answer

To maximize XP gain:

• Buy XP boosts. You can stack duration and per win boosts.
• Play PvP instead of AI
• If you insist on AI, play intermediate instead of beginner
• Surrender if you can't win (to maximize games played)
• Invite friends. Referrals give bonus IP, which help you win (and get more exp)

However, I don't recommend trying to level up quickly. IP is much more important for buying Tier 3 runes, and your time is better spent maximizing IP gain.

Exp calculation:

Current (July 2011) formula for XP winning a Normal game at level 15-19 is roughly 3m+25, where m is the number of minutes the game lasts, capped at 198. Intermediate Bot games at level 10-14 use the same formula. At level 15-19, Intermediate Bot games subtract a 25% penalty from that formula, and give XP for only the first 180 minutes a day of play.

Answered by Toast

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