Poacher's Knife

DevilishMetal·Nov 26, 2014·3 votes·909 views

I like to counterjungle. A lot. I see myself buying Poacher's Knife on a wide variety of champs, from Nocturne to Shaco to Jarvan IV. However, someone in the Q and A argued that to Poacher's Knife was underwhelming compared to Ranger's Trailblazer (Is that what it's called?). I would like to chime in on this.

The gold values and CDR on Smite for hitting the enemy camps seem fine to me. However, I think the thing that needs the most tuning is the speed boost. I feel like the amount of speed given is too large, but it needs to last a bit longer, like... Maybe 100% or 75% bonus decaying over 4-5 seconds.. Thoughts on this?

3 Comments

ASAP AnolDec 15, 20143 votes

Well with the current status of the jungle camps and how long they take to re-spawn once cleared I think the item needs something that makes it more strategical than based on luck. Possibly a built in ward similar to the old "Spirit of the Ancient Golem" item? Also I believe the speed buff should be refreshed if the counter-jungler decides to stay and kill the smaller monsters in the camp, as there is much experience missed if they are left behind.

Knight DevoutNov 26, 20141 votes

Agreed. If you also kill the last monsters with a basic attack you almost don't use it. Should have a longer MS boost that fades faster in combat, so that you can catch counterjunglers only if you actually get to them on the "scene of crime".

L0reweaverDec 15, 20141 votes

I've had limited success smiting for last hit when the enemy is taking a camp then using the movespeed boost to get away. I thought it would be good for Hecarim to use it on the golems to get the bonus damage to the tower plus bonus from the movement speed but it wears off between the camp and the tower unless i ult through the tree line.