The outdated practice of leashing in League of Legends continues to persist in 2025, despite significant changes to jungle mechanics that have made it unnecessary. Modern jungle items and champion balance updates have made first-camp clearing efficient enough that junglers no longer require assistance from laners.

Three key reasons why leashing has become counterproductive:

1. Lane disadvantage: Bottom lane players who help leash often miss crucial early experience and the important level 2 power spike.

2. Strategic weakness: Leashing reveals the jungler's starting position to enemies, allowing them to plan counter-jungle strategies.

3. Unnecessary assistance: Current jungle items enable efficient solo clearing for almost all champions.

Despite these facts, many players continue this practice primarily due to fear of teammate toxicity. Some junglers still expect leashes and may react negatively if denied, forcing laners to choose between optimal play and team harmony.

The community consensus suggests that breaking this dated habit would benefit overall game strategy, but the social pressure to maintain it remains strong in 2025's competitive environment.

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