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Why are there magic pen boots but not armor pen boots?

Kyleman143··1 votes·407 views

I have been thinking about this for a while there are boots specifically for ap champions in the sorcerer shoes but why arent there boots for ad champions to have armor penetration?

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Roaranor5 votes

I think it has more to do with boots being designed for the jobs of particular roles.

Marksmen generally rush AD and build towards sustained, so having boots for a quick bit of AS is nice.

AP Mages generally build AP and go for burst, so Magic Pen boots are nice.

Bruisers/Tanks who are generally melee and build the damage they need, can benefit pretty nicely from some early defenses armor/mr really helps.

Mobility Boots and Swiftness are nice for junglers who need to get around quickly or Champs that are really hurt by slows.

I could definitely be wrong though. Armor pen boots sound like a good idea, but giving away a stat like that cheaply (with t2 boots) might make AD champs a bit overpowered early/mid game.

Turnater2 votes

there are more viable Armor pen items for straight damage than there is for magic pen

Kyleman1431 votes

Well then add one more magic pen item along with armor pen boots problem solved :D

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