Shifting means changing lane assignments in the mid and late game to balance map pressure and safety. This 20-second MOBA Trainer coach video explains the pattern, and its full transcript is below.
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Transcript
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- Shifting is an advanced lane assignment pattern most often used in high elo games and pro scene.
- Strict lane assignment in mid and late game makes map movement very rigid, thus either slowing down the game or leaving side lanes exposed.
- Shifting allows you to change team lane assignment smoothly for better preparation before the next objective.
What the pattern means
Shifting means changing lane assignments in the mid and late game to balance map pressure and safety.
What it builds on
These patterns come before it on the Pattern Map. Their coach videos are a good place to start.
More coach videos
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Practice it with puzzles
In MOBA Trainer you train each pattern with decision puzzles: you pick a play, then see why it works or why it fails. The daily puzzle and the first lesson are free. The full campaign is part of the Season Pass.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Shifting video free to watch?
- Yes. You can watch the video and read its transcript on this page without an account.
- Where can I practice Shifting?
- In MOBA Trainer: the Windows and macOS desktop app, the iPhone and Android apps, the web app and our Discord bot Moti. The daily puzzle and the first lesson are free, and the full campaign is part of the Season Pass ($9.99 a month or $69.99 a year, no free trial).
- Does the video have subtitles?
- The video is in English. The transcript on this page and the subtitles in the MOBA Trainer app come in 12 languages.