Can IE stand by itself in a build with no other crit chance?

WALUlGI·1/2/2015, 6:12:44 AM·1 votes·880 views

I'm trying to perfect my AD TF Jungle item set and so far my 3 core items (plus boots) are: Devourer , BORK , Wits End - leaving me with two other item slots. I usually go Last Whisper for the armor shred and lately I like going IE last item unless I really need the defense, but usually I can stay safe enough in the back lines. Anyways, I have no other crit chance in my build to support IE . Especially now that IE is getting nerfed to only a 20% crit chance, is it worth it when you aren't buying any other crit items?

5 Comments

TehNACHO1/2/2015, 6:16:10 AM3 votes

Ehh, sort of?

IE is super strong as it's own item; it's why many ADCs power spike so hard buying just that. Really though, it's just so much wasted potential towards the IE if you just stop there.

EndlessSorcerer1/2/2015, 7:55:32 AM1 votes

Have you considered replacing one of the on-hit items with Trinity Force? You should get similar damage from the attack speed and spellblade, more mobility, and 10% critical strike chance.

I'm not sure how well it would work, but I have seen a few Twisted Fate players building Statikk Shiv, Trinity Force, and Infinity Edge. That might be worthwhile to try out.

ProfDrDeath1/2/2015, 9:27:56 AM1 votes

If it is raw auto-attack damage you search, then yes, nothing beats out IE in a single slot if you already have high enough attack speed (which you do, obviously).

The question should be more: What do I give up for building IE in that slot, especially if I don't buy more Crit? Is that worth it?

And I can't really imagine your build working out in any reasonable ELO in that regard, sorry. TF is inherently squishy, especially for his lower-than-average auto-attack range of 525.