A lot of players believe that duo queue is a great way to climb. Whether it’s Bot + Support or Jungle + Mid, the logic seems sound: two coordinated players should have an edge. But here’s the truth—duoing isn’t always the shortcut to success it seems.
In fact, for most players, we recommend not duoing—especially if your goal is long-term improvement.
Solo Queue Is Meant to Be… Solo
Let’s be real: solo queue is often a solo experience. People play at different times, for different durations, and with different levels of commitment. Long-term duos are rare, and when one of you starts climbing faster than the other, tensions build.
You might find yourself being dragged up by someone stronger—or worse, carrying someone who’s holding you back.
That’s not just bad for your rank—it’s bad for your growth.
Your Climb Should Be Your Own
When you play solo, you:
- Learn to adapt to random teammates
- Make your own strategic decisions
- Take full accountability for outcomes
You focus solely on your own improvement—without distractions, emotional ties, or duo drama. And let’s be honest, duoing often leads to arguments, especially when losses stack.
If you’re serious about getting better, you’ll grow more—and faster—by learning to thrive on your own.
Play With Friends in Normals, Not Ranked
Want to chill and enjoy League with friends? Do it in Normals or ARAM. There’s no pressure.
- Duo
- Trio
- Full 5-man stacks
Go for it!
But ranked is different. It’s where you’re measured, and where emotional stakes are higher. Mixing friendship and ranking often leads to frustration—and even fractured relationships.
Even We Don’t Recommend Duo Coaching
We could easily sell you coaching for you and your duo. Double the money, right?
But we still wouldn’t recommend it. Why?
- Even at the pro level, teams change constantly
- Players change roles, quit, or move to different games
- Everyone’s journey is unique
Syncing your growth to someone else’s just doesn’t work long-term.
Final Thought
Your ranked climb should be focused on you.
Your mindset. Your mechanics. Your growth.
Don’t tie your progress to someone else’s. Save the group fun for normals—and make ranked your personal path to improvement.
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