MOBA FAQ

Why do some matches have commentary while others use a summary view?

MOBA matches can use different presentations depending on the competition and match configuration. The detailed viewer shows the match live with commentary and player communication. The summary view presents the same kind of result in a simpler format.

You do not need to be online for either presentation. The match is played for your club and remains available to review afterward.

Is there a champion tier list?

There is no official hero tier list. Community discussions can still be useful, but attributes, tactics, team composition, and the current matchup all affect performance.

Is ESMO’s MOBA mode based on another game?

No. ESMO’s MOBA mode is an original game with its own heroes, items, map, and match simulation.

Why can a team’s gold lead be bigger than the CS difference suggests?

CS and gold don’t rise one for one. Melee, ranged, and siege minions are worth different amounts, and a team’s gold also includes passive income, kills, tower plates, towers, and objectives. Early in a match, a 20 CS lead is worth about 430 gold on its own. Two tower plates add another 320, so the replay can show a lead close to 0.8k while every tower is still standing.

Can a tower that’s still standing already have given gold?

Yes. Outer towers have plates, and each plate pays 160 gold to the nearest hero from the attacking team when it breaks. Counting the towers still standing can hide part of the gold difference.

Do the replay’s gold numbers go down when a team buys items?

No. The team total and the role comparison both show the total gold earned during the match. Buying items doesn’t lower them, because spent gold is still gold the team earned. That keeps the team total and the role comparison consistent.