I was wondering if there was a method or guide to follow when building. My friends tell me to finish an item, but after watching streams I see that is not an ideal way to play. So my question is how do I know when to slowly build 2 or 3 items and when to finish a specific item? If it helps I usually play olaf, yi, rakan, and sometimes pantheon.
It's often champion specific on top of being scenario specific.
Rod of Ages users need to rush it ASAP.
Defensive itemization should be rushed ASAP if a carry, especially a Burst Carry (Burst Mage/Assassin) is getting fed.
AD Champions need an AD item early to help trade and farm in lane.
AP champions usually need a mana item of some kind to sustain in lane
etc. etc., there's no one size fits all guide.
It really depends on who you're against in lane and how well you're doing, or if there's an item that would help get you ahead in that moment. Examples... Vs nautilus mercs would probably be a good thing to get early, if you're panth vs a mage or any AP top laner, hexdrinker is a good rush, vs a swain or Mundo or anyone that heals a ton? rush executioners. vs a marskman? rush warden's mail or tabis. It's hard to really give a general build path because there are so many factors to consider that it really goes by a case to case basis. A good source is generally a mid to high level One-Trick who knows all aspects of a certain champion and what to do in all match ups with that champ. But if you don't know one of those, then you will have to try things out and use your best judgement :)
When all else fails; build tank if behind and dmg if ahead
Awesome, thanks guys!
