Jaybee Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 dumbass question time For Sona, generally what is there to get after Ionian/Sightstone/Philo? I've been building Crucible, but I'm... terrible at using it, to be honest. I've been toying with the idea of getting Shard (especially since FREE NASUS), but I'm really not too sure on what to get. On the topic of Sona, how should I build her? I've gone one build with R>W>Q>E, one with R>Q>W>E, both felt kinda weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT075 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 typically i go R-Q-W-E on sona depending on the lane matchup; if it's against someone who has a lot of free harass (or against a lane i'm really not comfortable against like leona or draven [or both]) i'll go W over Q for the armor aura as for builds it really depends on how the game's going, i generally get a shurelya's at some point (MAN DAT E AND DAT SHURELIA'S FOR ALL THE SPEED BOOST) i used to get aegis really early too but idk what i'll do now that it builds into locket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Is it ever worth it to max E early? I've considered Shurelya's but in general I'm horrible at using League items (blame D2). Apparently Tear is good item but I've never seen the need for it. Which probably means I'm not playing her right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT075 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 ehhhhh i've seen people max E second if you really need the movespeed (ie everyone is running away too fast? idk) but I don't really like that? maybe someone who's better at this game than i am could elaborate wrt tear that's something i only get if i'm doing really well (i think the last time i bought it on sona was when i was like 5/0/14 at 30-35 minutes? idk to me it feels like a waste of money that you could be using to buy things that are helpful to your team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK-201 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Depends how aggressively you play, you can go R>Q>W/E or R>W>Q/E. E doesn't really do much outside of chasing so if your team has sufficient sustain and damage that they don't need you, E is actually really good since it's upon activation applies to all teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiriane Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Tear charging...well, there's a reason you get it early, yeah? Try Morello's if you're facing mana issues, it builds from kage iirc. E is good if your teammates don't need the constant healing, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interest Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) dumbass question time For Sona, generally what is there to get after Ionian/Sightstone/Philo? I've been building Crucible, but I'm... terrible at using it, to be honest. I've been toying with the idea of getting Shard (especially since FREE NASUS), but I'm really not too sure on what to get. On the topic of Sona, how should I build her? I've gone one build with R>W>Q>E, one with R>Q>W>E, both felt kinda weird. Crucible is a decent choice. You could also build Athene's and turn the Philostone into Shurelia's If you want to troll the crap out of your enemies, build a Sheen and convert it into IBG/Lich Bane at some point Ionian Boots are seriously in a bad spot atm. They give uneven amounts of CDR. I'd legit build some other boots of sorts and max CDR through other purchases. You get 10% from masteries, and can easily get 30% more elsewhere (hence Athene's Shurelia's). Kage's Lucky Pick should be turned into either Shard of True Ice (way better on strong initiation comps) or Twin Shadows. If for some reason you have a ton of AP, maybe WotA? Also the skill set level ups you're using are usually the ones to go. Q is for higher aggression/poke lanes (i.e. you have a Caitlyn), while W is for sustain (i.e. you have a Kog'maw) Edited August 24, 2013 by Interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magical CC Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 http://lienminh.garena.vn/su-kien/2485-tong-ket-cuoc-thi-thiet-ke-trang-phuc-mang-phong-cach-viet-nam Artwork contest, Vietnam style, may have a chance to become official skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interest Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Is it ever worth it to max E early? I've considered Shurelya's but in general I'm horrible at using League items (blame D2). Apparently Tear is good item but I've never seen the need for it. Which probably means I'm not playing her right. Tear...on support Sona?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT075 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 it's not necessarily a terrible (ish) idea if you really have that much money to burn (and you've bought all your other core items), I guess? Allows to spam more, I guess, and itemised or not, a charged Manamune q-chord stings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) it's not necessarily a terrible (ish) idea if you really have that much money to burn (and you've bought all your other core items), I guess? Allows to spam more, I guess, and itemised or not, a charged Manamune q-chord stings There are SO many better items. If you can't managge mana because you're spamming get a chalice so it can at least build into a crucible. You're sinking 2100 (that you could have spent on wards/oracles/mobies/sightstone) to get a manamune on support Sona. Let's be realistic, by the ~20 minute mark when you've finally saved up for the manamune (unless you just don't buy any wards.) you'll be behind in levels and your charged Q won't be doing any damage anyway unless you're running a rune page full of mpen and AP. Edited August 25, 2013 by Xander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 the thing about CDR is that my summoner level is 4 so lol runes/masteries shard is mostly because nasus is free and sharded nasus sounds terrifying as hell guess next game i'll go philo + kage and then look at what to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interest Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Well in that case.... Try to max 40% cdr somehow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Frozen Heart If Ionian is that bad, though, what else is there to get for boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Depends on the team comp/what you intend on doing. Merc Treads - dual AP or have a lot of CC Ninja Tabi - their carry is ahead of your carry Boots of Swiftness - "Team fights? What's that? I'm busy warding the entire map." Ionian - "I really REALLY need the CDR RIGHT NOW" Greaves - You are trolling (don't do this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interest Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Frozen Heart If Ionian is that bad, though, what else is there to get for boots? Sorc Shoes, Swiftness (yes, really), Mobility, etc. Edited August 25, 2013 by Interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanarkin Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Depends on the team comp/what you intend on doing. Merc Treads - dual AP or have a lot of CC Ninja Tabi - their carry is ahead of your carry Boots of Swiftness - "Team fights? What's that? I'm busy warding the entire map." Ionian - "I really REALLY need the CDR RIGHT NOW" Greaves - You are trolling (don't do this) Boots of mobility can be pretty great if you want to roam for warding and being in some teamfights. I used to get it back when i went on a blitzcrank marathon. It was great, you are so quick with w, no where is too far. Although to be honest warding without your team mates around during mid game is just asking for trouble :s. Edited August 25, 2013 by SlayerX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Out of the frying pan and into the fire: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEST TRYNDAMERE PLAYER Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 wow thats such a cool league name for silver. i'm diamond and i'm in fucking poppy's swashbucklers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Yeah it's not bad. Last league I was in Pantheon's Disciples. I was ok with that, aside from the Bronze I part. And who goes Ashe top lane? This guy does. Edited August 25, 2013 by Raven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT075 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) You're sinking 2100 (that you could have spent on wards/oracles/mobies/sightstone) to get a manamune on support Sona. if you really have that much money to burn (and you've bought all your other core items), I guess? i think you missed something i'm not advocating buying it as a mid-early game item because that's dumb (even just tear, which is what i was recommending), but if you're in lategame and there's not a whole let else to do with that item slot (i suppose wards?), why not? Edited August 25, 2013 by CT075 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 When in doubt, buy more wards. If the entire map is lit up, and you're that far ahead, the game should be over soon (unless your teammates are being stupid). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT075 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) lest you forget i'm in bronze 1 because my shitty team was up 52-14 and lost because support sona (read: me) was the only one who noticed MF at our nexus Edited August 25, 2013 by CT075 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interest Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Out of the frying pan and into the fire: Lol welcome to hell. Yeah it's not bad. Last league I was in Pantheon's Disciples. I was ok with that, aside from the Bronze I part. And who goes Ashe top lane? This guy does. Dat BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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