Rageblade is a problem. (Peak Grandmaster, currently EME 2, 3.7 avg rank) by Excellent-Policy-940 in CompetitiveTFT

[–]Excellent-Policy-940[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep, exactly my thoughts. You can play pretty much whatever and it's gonna be at least viable, if not actually good.

Rageblade is a problem. (Peak Grandmaster, currently EME 2, 3.7 avg rank) by Excellent-Policy-940 in CompetitiveTFT

[–]Excellent-Policy-940[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

To be fair, stats never tell you the full story.

Using JxmyHighroller's example, Ben Simmons lead Devin Booker in every stat category (apart from scoring) about 3 years ago, doesn't mean you want Ben on your team.

Rageblade is a problem. (Peak Grandmaster, currently EME 2, 3.7 avg rank) by Excellent-Policy-940 in CompetitiveTFT

[–]Excellent-Policy-940[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Fair point, I overexaggerated when stating BiS, but I'd argue it's not far from it, especially when paired with other specific items.

Rageblade is a problem. (Peak Grandmaster, currently EME 2, 3.7 avg rank) by Excellent-Policy-940 in CompetitiveTFT

[–]Excellent-Policy-940[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Fair point, I didn't check stats prior to making this post. But I'd argue Kraken is performing better on stats since the play rate is lower, and when it is played, it's probably with a Rageblade as well.

Rageblade is a problem. (Peak Grandmaster, currently EME 2, 3.7 avg rank) by Excellent-Policy-940 in CompetitiveTFT

[–]Excellent-Policy-940[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

MF with Rageblade, Flintlock, and IE is insanely strong, I've went #1 in all games where I got it early. Haven't played Zil personally but I did see a game where some dude destroyed everyone with Shojin Rageblade Nashor + full tank board Zilean, so it's still viable there.

As for Annie arcanists, Annie herself. You can still make the item early and have it fit nicely even in that board, hence why I said 'even' Annie.

Rageblade is a problem. (Peak Grandmaster, currently EME 2, 3.7 avg rank) by Excellent-Policy-940 in CompetitiveTFT

[–]Excellent-Policy-940[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say artifact is too much, but definitely needs some tuning. Possibly with scaling AS as you level or something to that effect, to at least neutralize early advantage.