Can we talk about hexdrinker

Intimidator·11/19/2016, 10:24:06 AM·3 votes·661 views

Currently hexdrinkeritem 3155 gives a 150-280 hp magic shield for 5 full seconds when you buy it. This is extremely effective vs AP mids to the point that champs who rush this item can't really be bursted.

This compared to the one defensive item AP mids can buy, seekers armguard item 3191 which is really inefficient and creates mana problems. I mean Riot nerfed zhonya'sitem 3157 because it 'countered assassins' too hard but meanwhile ad assassins just rush item 3155 and can all-in every time without repercussions because of the massive shield they get.

It also activates for free even when CC'd. The cooldown is lower than most AP mid ults at rank so it's basically up 100% of the time.

Because of the massive 5 second duration it not only counters AP burst but also AP dps like Cassiopeia Azir Heimerdinger Malzahar

It gets even worse after they buy maw item 3156 of course but I'm talking about laning phase here.

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Radiant Seraph11/19/2016, 12:40:35 PM1 votes

Yeah, there is now a problematic anti-mage build for ad assassins, building mr boots, maw and edge of the night, which gives a huge shield, on top of the spell shield of edge of the night.

On the topic of laning phase though, i have seen a mid kha'zix tank nearly 3/4s of syndra's ultimate damage with only hexdrinker.