Crit vs Pen

Grotts··1 votes·259 views

Been playing Leagues for a while, still a little unsure on some things. I like AD, carry or brawler, or whatever they are called now. My question is really which should those champs focus? I usually get at least 50% crit then get Pen, but really, I want to optimize my purchases so which is the more optimal? I'm sure it is dependent on the champ, but some clarification between the two would help.

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Big Lincoln1 votes

crit is better for AA champions, pen is stronger for casters and assassins (excluding AD shaco, who still gets crit)

Grotts1 votes

I'm assuming AA means Auto Attack then?

ForgivenSoul1 votes

yea ADC/Marksman tend to focus on getting crit items then picking up a last whisper 3 or 4th item (if you need it at all)

Bruisers/Tank like Darius/Gnar prefer the % armor pen from black cleaver. it doesn't have to be first item but its good for dealing more damage yourself, giving you CDR and your ADC dealing more damage

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