Fighters, new changes got'cha down? Try Renekton!

Variks the Loyal··2 votes·513 views

I've loved Renekton for a long time, even last season, when he was a bit weaker than he used to be. But the preseason changes have shifted things back into his favor. If you like Fighters and Juggernauts, but are having a hard time with the new changes, try him out.

summoner 12 has been nerfed. Renekton always liked Ignite better anyway, and your enemies won't be able to outsustain your harass by leaving and TPing back.

item 3156 has been buffed, fantastically for Renekton. If the enemy has even one AP champion, get this item second. The Armor Pen will let you shred through anything that hasn't built Armor, like those pesky ADCs.

item 3077 is cheaper, and the loss of Cleave is actually a buff to Renekton. You can take advantage of the Crescent for your W, but don't push the lane by CSing, keeping you safe from junglers.

You can now swap between item 3074 and item 3748. Rush Ravenous, and, if as the game goes on, you end up building more tank than damage, switch to Titanic! If you're building mostly damage, keep using Ravenous!

I've been trying to test item 3812 and item 3053 on him, but none have my games have lasted long enough to build it after item 3074, item 3156, item 3742, and boots.

Be free, my Fighter brethren! Not all is lost, not yet. The King of Top Lane has returned. Renekton

3 Comments

Ralanr1 votes

Pantheon demands a contest for the crown!

EndlessSorcerer1 votes

Don't forget the new masteries.

Renekton can make good use of Grasp of the Undying. He builds a significant amount of health (and receives more from his ultimate) and it provides additional damage and sustain in fights.

Renekton can also use Fervor of Battle for additional on-hit damage from his autoattacks. He autoattacks frequently between ability uses and his W will apply on-hit effects multiple time which will help you stack it up faster.

There are also several masteries will will improve his sustain in-lane even further.

I'm not sure if I'm going to rush Ravenous Hydra or Black cleaver, but it will likely depend on my lane opponent and the enemy team's composition.

Wind Whistler1 votes

Renekton is REALLY strong right now. I've completely destroyed dozens of games with him. I've found it's better to go almost full AD except for Ninja Tabi and Maw Of Malmortius, since tanky items aren't as strong as they used to be, and Renekton has great AD Ratios. If you're fed your combo can one shot a squishy and half health an entire team.

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