I’ve been playing League of Legends for a while now, and I always wondered what those little guys that fight each other in the lanes are actually called. I mean, I hear people saying different things, and I got confused. So, I decided to find out once and for all.
First, I jumped into a few games and listened to what other players were calling them. Some folks said “minions,” others used “creeps.” Honestly, it was a bit of a mess, and I didn’t get a clear answer just from playing.
Next, I thought I’d ask around. I have a few buddies who are really into League, like they know all the stats and stuff. So, I texted them, “Hey, what are those little dudes in the lanes called?” One friend said they’re definitely called “minions.” Another one argued that “creeps” is the right term, but he also mentioned that it’s kind of an old-school word from the original Defense of the Ancients (DotA) game.
Still not satisfied, I went digging on the internet. I browsed through some League of Legends forums and fan sites. I found a bunch of discussions about this, and it seemed like both terms are used a lot. But then, I stumbled upon the official League of Legends website. Guess what? They use the word “minions.”
So, after all this, here’s what I figured out. Officially, those little guys are called minions in League of Legends. But, a lot of players, especially those who played DotA before, still call them creeps. It’s like a habit they brought over.
Here is a simple breakdown of what I learned:
- In League of Legends, they are officially called minions.
- The term creeps comes from the old DotA days.
- Both terms are widely used by players.
Anyway, I thought I’d share my little investigation here. Maybe it’ll help someone else who was also wondering about this. Now, when I play, I stick to calling them “minions” because, well, that’s what Riot Games calls them. But hey, if you hear someone say “creeps,” you know what they mean.
