Study Reveals League of Legends Players Have the Highest IQ – See Where Your Favorite Game Ranks!

A recent study surveying over 1,000 gamers revealed that League of Legends has the most intelligent fanbase in the gaming world. The study, conducted by WhichBingo and supported by a team of psychologists, featured an IQ test designed to assess the intelligence of players across different games, and the results were both surprising and amusing.

Sorry, Rocket League Fans

According to the study, which was highlighted by EsportsNewsUK, League of Legends players rank at the top in terms of intelligence. With an average IQ of 120.4, it seems that mastering the complex mechanics and competitive strategies of League of Legends requires some serious brainpower.

On the other end of the spectrum, FC 24 and Rocket League players scored significantly lower, with an average IQ of around 90. These results suggest that the more straightforward mechanics of these games may not require the same cognitive demands as more complex titles.

Other High-Ranking Games

Coming in a close second, players of Black Myth: Wukong scored an average IQ of 119.8. Following in third place, Baldur’s Gate 3 players averaged 117.9. Rounding out the top five were players of Counter-Strike and Elden Ring, known for their strategic depth and challenging gameplay.

Mid-Tier Games

In the middle of the ranking, we see a variety of titles with average IQs hovering around the 100 mark. For example, Battlefield 2042 players averaged 105.8, Escape from Tarkov players 104.2, while Deadlock and Genshin Impact players scored 108.7 and 106.8, respectively.

Lower Rankings

Call of Duty players placed just above Rocket League, with an average IQ of 95.3 for Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 players. This continues a clear trend: the simpler or more arcade-like a game’s mechanics, the lower the average IQ of its player base.

The Complexity Correlation

The study points out a notable trend: the more complex and intricate a game’s meta and mechanics, the higher the average IQ of its players. Games that require deeper strategic thinking and more detailed knowledge tend to attract more intellectually engaged players. Conversely, games with simpler mechanics like Rocket League and Call of Duty rank lower on the IQ scale due to their more accessible, fast-paced, and arcade-like nature.