Vision control represents one of League's most strategic elements, providing information that enables superior decision-making across all game phases.
Strategic Ward Placement Principles:
River Brush Control: Place wards in river brushes to detect jungle ganks early. The standard river ward provides 3-4 seconds of warning—sufficient time to retreat to safety.
Jungle Entrance Monitoring: Ward jungle entrances near your lane to track enemy jungler pathing. This information helps predict gank timing and allows for counter-play opportunities.
Objective Vision Setup: Establish vision around Dragon and Baron 60-90 seconds before they spawn. This preparation enables your team to contest objectives safely or identify enemy setup attempts.
Advanced Vision Concepts:
Vision Denial: Use Control Wards and Oracle Lens to deny enemy vision in key areas. Removing enemy wards before attempting objectives or ganks prevents enemy teams from gathering crucial information.
Deep Vision Placement: Place wards deep in enemy territory to track rotations and jungle pathing. This advanced technique requires map state awareness to avoid getting caught while warding.
Trinket Optimization: Upgrade your trinket at level 9 for enhanced warding capability. Choose between Farsight Alteration (long-range vision) and Oracle Lens (vision denial) based on your role and team needs.