head to head
vs
League of LegendsvsStronghold: Crusader
League of Legends leans Reads (Grand Arena); Stronghold: Crusader leans Optimization (Mind & Math).
League of LegendsStronghold: Crusader
Axis by axis
Execution6 vs 5
League of Legends leans harder on execution: Mechanics matter but not aimbot-decisive.
Reads8 vs 6
League of Legends leans harder on reads: Lane and jungle constantly mind-game opponents.
Variance3 vs 4
Stronghold: Crusader leans harder on variance: Goods market prices and siege equipment availability fluctuate
Optimization8 vs 8
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.