Mobafarming

Mobafarming refers to the practice of accumulating in-game resources—primarily gold and experience points—by defeating monsters, minions, and other units in MOBA games. It is a central mechanic in many titles, including League of Legends, Dota 2, and Smite, where progress depends on building a gold and level advantage through kills and last-hits rather than combat alone.

Farm strategies revolve around maximizing resource intake while minimizing risk. In lane-based phases, players farm by last-hitting minions to secure gold and experience, while denying some of the enemy’s minions when possible. In the jungle, players farm neutral monsters in prescribed routes to gain additional gold, experience, and objective scouting. Efficient mobafarming requires good timing, positioning, wave management, and knowledge of monster respawn timers. Tracking metrics such as creep score (CS), gold per minute (GPM), and experience per minute (XPM) helps players assess effectiveness.

Strategically, farming decisions balance risk and reward. Teams aim to maintain a steady gold and experience stream while avoiding unnecessary deaths or overextension. Early-game farming power spikes as items or levels come online often dictate pacing, with teams then transitioning to objectives, rotations, and team fights.

Variations exist across MOBAs. Some games reward well-managed waves or freezing, while jungle-centric playstyles emphasize consistent monster camps. Effective mobafarming blends mechanical skill with map awareness and itemization, enabling a player to scale into mid- and late-game power.