RiftHow to review a League of Legends VOD without wasting time
Updated May 16, 2026
Good VOD review is not about watching the whole match slowly. It is about finding the decisions that repeat, writing clear notes, and choosing one thing to fix in the next game.
1. Choose the right match
Pick a game where you were unsure why the game became hard. Close losses, games with repeated deaths, and matches where your lane lead disappeared are usually better review material than a stomp.
2. Find the key moments
Start from major game-state changes instead of watching minute by minute. Look at the first death, first bad recall, first objective loss, and the fight that made the game feel decided.
Lane phase
Wave state, recall timing, trading windows, level spikes, and avoidable damage.
Deaths
Vision, cooldowns, positioning, wave greed, and whether the death was predictable.
Objectives
Setup timing, side-wave state, recall timing, and whether the team arrived with a plan.
Team fights
Target choice, spacing, cooldown tracking, and whether you entered at the right time.
3. Write timestamped notes
A useful note is short and specific. “Bad fight” is not enough. “13:24: walked forward before support cooldown came back” is a note you can use later.
- Write what happened.
- Write why it happened.
- Write what you will do next time.
4. Pick one action item
End the review with one focus for the next match. Too many goals make the review feel productive but change nothing. One clear habit is easier to remember in game.
Use RiftRec for shared review
With RiftRec Review, you can upload a completed VOD, start a private room, and review with friends or coaches using voice, chat, drawings, and timestamped notes.