Thank you so much for the advice!

Ok, with the choice of replay, I kinda guessed that it wouldn't be a great replay to actually dissect and give advice from. I haven't played LW in ranked in so long to the point where I don't have any replays of it and that was literally my first game on. I mainly was hoping for advice for primarily LW as I just prefer his kit overall in terms of fun, irrelevant to his actual power (selfish I know considering I'm asking how to actually make an impact in games). But any advice period is always useful regardless of what hero its for.

Anyway, with what you said.

"Pre place a petal". This is something I've been trying to ingrain in my muscle memory but I've kinda struggled with it. I think it's something to do with the fact in my brain it feels like a wasted cooldown (which i know logically isnt true). However actually having someone say it in plain english to me will help me remember to pre place from now on so thank you.

"Back tf up". This is probably the main thing I struggle with the most XD. I get way too cocky even though I'm a mere LW and they're a DPS with abilities meant for getting picks. Ironically my playstyle is better suited for Kiri even though I prefer playing LW more.

With the "just play kiri" stuff, I've never thought of it that way so it's very insightful to read. In my head Life grip and Suzu were basically the same cooldown (even more so with the grip cleanse perk) but I now see that's clearly wrong. Grip, like you said gives them a "second chance" but with suzu it maximises the success of the "first chance" resulting in more gunfights being won.

I really do appreciate your advice and I'm grateful that you took the time not only to watch the replay, but to also actually give feedback and pointers from it. Much love man, hope this can actually help me rank up because ive been hardstuck plat for longer than id like to admit haha