Weekly reminder that Duskblade should be looked at in S8
Costs the same as Youmuu's, and yet due to the passive offers a MUCH more massive powerspike.
Youmuu's is a great rush if you need to roam rather than desire the burst from DB, but Duskblade's spike is clearly beyond that of just "1 full item" and can often turn a matchup you've already played poorly into one you're totally dominant in; nullifying even major leads of the opposition.
I understand it helps deal with ADCs, but it was argued by Riot that it would be given a niche alongside Youmuu's so the two were debatable choices as a first-rush-item; but DB is by far the winner of the two. It also offers the invisible power that Riot so strongly preached against having as part of their game design. Why would you as any AD Assassin NOT want ward-scanner + AD + Lethality + CDR + extra high burst on item passive as a first buy? You get covered for roaming and for laning, even in a piss-poor matchup.
P.S. I love assassins; hands-down my favorite class, but Duskblade is sucking some serious fun and variety out of AD Assassin itemization. It's honestly a total snooze-fest to see every AD and their mother build this item.
being rushed? Nerfed
being rushed by champions in every role but support? No problem it's fine.
, the only problem with it tho is how duskblade can refresh in a bush while this requires running around and slinging spells
(can never get enough)
AD assassin
AP non mana
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Sup
aa jungler
ability jungler
Tank
(gotta keep the ADC alive since that wins games)
bruisers