League players often blame their teammates and Riot's matchmaking system for being stuck in "Elo hell," but the reality is much simpler: individual skill and consistency determine your rank.

The matchmaking system aims to create balanced matches with a 50% win rate once players reach their true skill level. This isn't a conspiracy to hold players back—it's how competitive matchmaking works across all games.

Key facts about ranking in League:

• Your hidden MMR adjusts based on performance
• LP gains and losses reflect your skill level
• Consistent good performance will result in climbing
• Everyone experiences bad teammates occasionally

As one player explains: "The vast majority of players are very inconsistent, so the lower the Elo, the more you feel like the games you lose have nothing to do with how you played." While some games may be truly unwinnable, long loss streaks rarely come down to teammates alone.

To improve your rank:

• Focus on personal improvement
• Analyze your gameplay for mistakes
• Maintain consistency in performance
• Stop blaming external factors

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