Itemization (mainly vent post)

Devotìon·Dec 9, 2018·2 votes·1,035 views

Is there any way we can make mage itemization not completely garbage? I'd really like to have something like duskblade or lethality mr pen on every ap item. AD champs just seem to have so much more going for them nowadays and ap champs, meta or off meta just don't feel satisfying to play anymore with a few exceptions ( for example). AD champs also aren't limited to only spells because they tend to do upwards of 300 per auto attack as well (not counting duskblade proc). Duskblade is a fun item, but it feels unfair compared to the lack of proper burst ap items (passive should also be on an extended cooldown i feel after use not just "out of sight"). Alsp spell vamp is toxic but life steal is burst life steal now with people like jhin and others who heal for upwards of 300 hp a shot instead of gradually. [darius-angry] [sg-shisa] [sg-shisa]

4 Comments

Frosted TipsDec 9, 20182 votes

I'm just throwing out some reasons why there is drastically different itemization for AD and AP assassins.

Armor is higher in the game so more lethality is needed.
AP scales multiplicitively unlike AD.

Number 2 is why you rarely see champions building under 400 AP. It just isn't worth it. Either go full AP or tank

FéliXXXDec 10, 20181 votes

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I'm just throwing out some reasons why there is drastically different itemization for AD and AP assassins.

Armor is higher in the game so more lethality is needed.

AP scales multiplicitively unlike AD.

Number 2 is why you rarely see champions building under 400 AP. It just isn't worth it. Either go full AP or tank

also magic pen is flat it doesnt scale based on enemies lvl on top of that item 3135 is better than item 3036 and meanwhile item 3147 does 150 dmg (if you dont count enemies armor) this item 3146 does 300+ and you have item 3020 item 3916 i rly think ap itemization is way better.

Frosted TipsDec 10, 20181 votes

I think AP itemization is way better in a narrow view. It does not allow for healthy AP Bruisers to exist healthily and it usually narrows build paths because one is always the most optimal.

macspamDec 9, 20181 votes

I don't think its really necessary, AP is usually used for burst and the fact that its cheaper than AD means you can stack numbers rather than penetration.