Lane priority determines your ability to move first when objectives or fights occur. Understanding and creating priority enables superior map control and team coordination.
Creating Lane Priority:
Wave State Manipulation: Push waves into enemy turrets to create priority—enemies must clear minions before they can roam. This technique provides 15-30 second windows where you can move freely while enemies are locked in lane.
Recall Timing Coordination: Coordinate recalls with your jungler's pathing to maintain priority during objective attempts. If Dragon spawns in 60 seconds, ensure your wave is pushed and you're returning to lane with item advantages.
Ability Cooldown Management: Maintain key abilities for priority creation. Don't waste wave-clearing abilities on trades if objectives are spawning soon—save them for rapid wave clearing when priority becomes essential.
Advanced Priority Concepts:
Roaming Windows: Create roaming opportunities by establishing priority, then moving to assist other lanes or secure objectives. Communicate your roaming intentions to teammates to coordinate follow-up plays.
Counter-Roaming: When enemies roam, decide between following (matching their roam) or punishing (taking turret plates or CS advantages). Base this decision on your champion's strengths and the potential impact of each option.