TF build now with the new AP items?

metaworldpeace10··3 votes·550 views

Hey guys! I'm a TF main, been playing him since season 2, I have probably 400 games logged as him in normals and ranked combined. I'd like to discuss his build and build order now that most of the AP items had an overhaul. To start, I usually build: item 3158 item 3089 item 3285 item 3100 item 3157 item 3135 I run Ghost/Flash with the distortion boots to lower my ghost CD and get that flash speed boost. Now, sometimes I swap item 3285 for item 3165 or item 3174 for the extra CDR/mana regen or if I'm going against an ap assasin, such as LB or Fizz. Now, if I run morellos or athenes, I usually run Sorc boots instead of Lucidity. Now to the actual part of the discussion. Now, is it worth it to swap out a couple of items for the new item 3151 item 3116 or item 3115? I lean towards no, but I want input on why or why not. I could see item 3116 being really good for wild card poke. Giving that extra aoe slow utility is nice, but tf has a built in aoe slow in the form of the red card, the only difference is that it's 525 range, whereas wildcards is (900?) range. Any input would be nice, I'd like to hear people that have tried new builds and stuff too

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Lovelle1 votes

You've been playing TF far longer than I have, but personally I wouldn't bother with Nashor's Tooth. Just seems like overkill imo and as you know TF doesn't want to be in AA range too long. Of the Fiendish Codex upgrades I prefer Morello's. I find it the most useful since it helps against sustain/lifesteal champions and supports with healing abilities.

I tend to play more Dominion and 3v3 than SR though. Bruisers and assassins get in TF's face way more often there, so I find the grievous wounds far more useful than the extra sustain and minuscule MR from Athene's. Twin Shadows is an attractive alternative.

I wouldn't bother with Liandry's, but that's just me. Leave this item to champions like Brand, Swain, and Teemo. Rylai's is decent. More damage, more health, AoE slow, adds a slow to Gold Card and Blue Card (with Gold Card this is just crippling to whoever TF lands it on).

Luden's Echo is just all around great. Movement speed, more burst, more AoE damage, high AP. You can't go wrong with this item. Almost feels like this item was made for him.

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