[Patch 9.4] Rek'sai Buffs!!! General Discussion - Page 3

On February 25 2019 08:20 Jek wrote:

Do the Olaf build Redemption or Black Cleaver.

On February 26 2019 06:04 cLutZ wrote:
Isn't the theory behind Olaf building shit like Shurelia's because he is generally kinda useless lategame ever since they changed his ultimate?

On February 26 2019 03:47 Slayer91 wrote:


you mean trinity force?

why would you build bc on olaf he doesnt really proc the passive, does true damage anyway and doesn't focus tanks

although not sure trinity is the best item choice either maybe late game if warriors isnt enough

On February 26 2019 06:04 cLutZ wrote:
Isn't the theory behind Olaf building shit like Shurelia's because he is generally kinda useless lategame ever since they changed his ultimate?

On February 26 2019 08:20 DarkCore wrote:
Trinity is expensive and also doesn't give much health. The other power is that kindle gem is incredibly strong on Olaf, imo it's a better item in early than sheen for him for trading vs other tanks/duelists. TF First Olaf is pretty squishy, sure you deal big damage, but BC Olaf is earlier spike and he makes better use of the components.

And Olaf easily procs the passive, throw axe on minion and champion, pop W and enemy champ is unlikely to a trade.

On February 27 2019 03:55 Slayer91 wrote:


Do you know what's cheaper than BC and gives hp? A giants belt.

At the end of the day it's only 400 gold worth of hp difference between trinity and bc, of course it's 800 gold more expensive so its like 1200 gold worth of hp if thats the stat you really want.

But at that point the damage differential is so high you haev to wonder why bother building BC at all just get more hp and steraks or something.

I'm not so sure about the strength of kindlegem but I'm not a big olaf player so I guess if cdr is that important I guess it's okay. But I would wager for the average case of running it down into the enemy team trinity force gives a lot more than BC + whatever other item you can get with the 800 extra or something.


EDIT: Seemingly 20% ->40% which is the biggest boost in dps is pretty significant like half the cd for your Q which is doin about 300 damage if you can catch it every second.

So there is something to be said for BC but I'm not sure it's the best way to build if you are ahead.

On February 26 2019 15:19 Jek wrote:

Trinity Force? Pre-rework Stormrazor rush Olaf, doesn't get more alphachadmurderdethkillah.


He drops off in pro but in the chaos that is yoloQ he scales just fine IMO. As long as you build some real damage items (Sterak's+whatever). With full defensive items he's just a tank with strong early game but mediocre engage, horrible peel and low to medium damage. In yoloQ I'd much rather have a Nunu than a full tank Olaf on my team.

I think he's an execellent example on the differences in pro vs ranked. TFBlade playing nothing but carry/split pushers top regardless of compositions is another.

On March 01 2019 03:30 DarkCore wrote:
Conquerer's is legit bonkers on Kassadin in the late game

We’re investigating how we can solve these, including further changes to splashing and bigger bonuses to your main position. Based on the feedback and reception, we’re also evaluating whether we should end the position rank previews and go back to a single rank.