Objective control represents the primary win condition in League of Legends, with Dragon and Baron control correlating directly with victory probability. Expert teams develop systematic approaches to objective acquisition and denial.
Dragon Control Strategy Framework
Dragon control requires 60-90 second preparation windows involving vision establishment, wave management, and team positioning coordination.
Pre-Dragon Setup (90 seconds): Establish vision control around Dragon pit and river approaches. Clear enemy wards using Oracle Lens and Control Wards to prevent enemy information gathering.
Wave State Coordination (60 seconds): Ensure all lanes are pushed or in favorable states before Dragon attempts. Enemies cannot contest objectives effectively while clearing large minion waves under their turrets.
Team Positioning Protocol (30 seconds): Position team members in formation around Dragon pit with designated roles—tank initiates, carries focus Dragon, support maintains vision and peel.
Baron Control Advanced Strategies
Baron Nashor represents League's most impactful objective, providing team-wide buffs that enable game-ending pushes. Professional teams treat Baron as a 5-minute strategic sequence rather than a single objective attempt.
Baron Setup Phase (5 minutes before spawn): Begin establishing deep vision in enemy jungle and Baron area. Coordinate recalls to ensure full team availability during Baron spawn window.
Baron Bait Strategies: Use Baron as bait to force favorable team fights. Position around Baron to threaten the objective while maintaining fight positioning—enemies must choose between contesting Baron or allowing free acquisition.
Baron Execution Timing: Optimal Baron timing occurs when enemies are dead (15+ second death timers), scattered across the map, or lacking key abilities. Never attempt Baron when enemies can contest effectively.