How does draft mode work in LoL?

I've watched some games from the world championship and I can't understand how the champion selection is supposed to work. I've seen that there are different "phases" in the whole operation but I can't figure out how the thing works.

What are the "steps" in the champion draft?

Please note that I played LoL for a short time and I didn't even get to the "ranked" part so I don't know how that system works.

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Best Answer

They use the regular Draft Mode.

Phase 1 - Ban phase: Each team gets to ban 3 champions by taking turns during the process

Phase 2 - Pick phase: The players pick their champions in the following order:

Team1Player1 picks a champion
Team2Player1 picks a champion Team2Player2 picks a champion
Team1Player2 picks a champion Team1Player3 picks a champion
Team2Player3 picks a champion Team2Player4 picks a champion
Team1Player4 picks a champion Team1Player5 picks a champion
Team2Player5 picks a champion

Phase 3 - Switch phase: Basically, team members can switch heroes between eachother

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How do you play draft mode?

Blind Pick: You can choose any champion you want and the lane that goes with it. Draft Pick: Here it works the same way as in Ranked... but it will not be counted to your LP. First, you choose a lane and then you can ban champions that you don't want to have in the match.

What is the difference between draft and blind pick lol?

Tournament Draft is a Draft Mode added to Custom Games which allows players to swap their Hero Picks at-will at the end of a draft.

What is Tournament draft in league?

Playing Normal games is definitely not pointless if you give it enough time, and it's an excellent way to practice your gameplay against strong players without fear of losing your ranked elo and division. Both blind pick and draft pick have hidden MMR.

League of Legends - The Art of Drafting (Competitive Guide)

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