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ADC Itemization

MrMcFluffyFace··2 votes·1,587 views

Hey!

I am an ADC main and I am having trouble with itemization, more specifically, the order and time I build items.

First, I will discuss what I ALREADY know:

Let's see, I know that adc builds contain 2-3 core items with Beserker Greaves... but are there times where I should change my core items? Infinity Edge (I know only some champs build this first item), Bork, or Essence Reaver first?

I already know when to build Scimitar against cc, I already know to get Mortal Reminder when going against healing tanks, and I already know when to build Bloodthirster against artillery comps (and i know a handful more) -This goes on and on. I know that Runaan's is good for wave clear and Phantom Dancer for heavy assassins and divers.

But what about WHEN to build the crit items? When should I value Static Shiv over Runaans? When do I consider Essence Reaver? Which item should I build first, Bork or Infinity Edge? Should I get Zeal, or BF sword? Should I finish my Infinity Edge or get a Zeal? When should I get Beserker's Greaves? When should I get multiple of starter items like Doran's blade or shield? Should I get 2 Zeal items or 1 Zeal item? When do I fit in an Essence Reaver instead of a crit item? When should I REPLACE a crit item? What times should I value wave clear over Phantom Dancer? When do I build Guardian Angel? How about the new Stormrazor? When should should I get Death's Dance? -and a side note: (please teach me how to counter bruisers with Ninja Tabi. I build bork a lot of the times but I don't do damage to them.)

A lot of the times I'm stuck on which items I should value more than others because of the 6 item limit. -For example, if the enemy team has a tank, assassin, and artillery comp, then it gets kinda difficult to fit in 3 items, into when I already have an IE, 2 crit items, and boots. In these cases, should I replace a crit item? I need help...

What items should I build if I'm behind? How about if I'm ahead?

Things like this, I struggle on. Please leave comments :)

Thanks! -MrMcFluffyFace

2 Comments

LeafieGreens21 votes

Hey, I am ADC main and basically I just check champion.gg from time to time to see what the upper tier players are doing and follow their builds. As far as what to build when, for me it's pretty basic. I like to get a damage item on my first back - usually a bf sword.

I play mostly Ashe, Jinx, and Jhin. I get IE for all 3 as a first item. After that my build order is situational. Early game I prioritize farming CS over everything else. That means staying in lane and maneuvering around mitigating taking damage and getting those last hits and tank minions.

However -- now that the season is over I'm playing around with getting a Sanguine Blade first because it's so op right now. I recommend it highly for any AD champs right now actually.

That's my 2 cents.

[slayer-jinx-wink]

Skia Asteri1 votes

ADC is always about what will let you do the most damage. It is just passed a certain threshold of DPS, items that let you live longer will let you do more damage than building straight damage. Stat sites like lolaltyics are a good starting point.

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