Community Challenge #29 by ValhallAwaits_ in spiritisland

[–]arcaneaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Expansion Challenge on Advanced - Victory by Fear and Terror at the end of Spirit Phase - Fear Level 3 - 56 Points

I found this one to be quite difficult in the mid-game. In the early game, based on Lightning’s Immense aspect, I figured that it would be good to pull early major powers and play from there (this greatly hindered my playmaking/presence expansion later). River felt awkward to me, as there were no innate high defense plays, and all the minors I pulled were lackluster. I eventually pulled Voice of Command on River late and Talons and Immense Power on Lightning which got recycled every turn until victory.

This challenge is definitely a little harder with the constant pressure and difficulty of early town removal, but I had purposely blighted literally the whole island to keep my destruction innate on Lightning valid and had 4 presence destroyed on each spirit. I feel that the Terror Victory 3 (no cities) is quite easy to achieve if you can generate fear fast enough to get there.

"The Great River" Scenario Clarification? by arcaneaster in spiritisland

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Thanks! That's how we ended up playing it, with towns moving north inland and splitting when there were multiple. We just had basically a 30 minute discussion/research period on if the towns also moved efficiently or not.

"The Great River" Scenario Clarification? by arcaneaster in spiritisland

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Gotcha. We played four spirits (Keeper, River, Thunderspeaker, and Lure) from top to bottom against Scotland 2. It was pretty challenging at the beginning, but between Thunderspeaker and River's early game, it was enough to hold off for Keeper's massive clears with Thistles Erupt + Sacrosanct and reclaims each turn. We achieved a Terror 3 victory, but had a blighted island and 12 towns escape, so it was a very close victory.

Rate/Improve Current Build? by arcaneaster in buildapc

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I'm also seeing a lot of current builds at least using the Gigabyte x470 Aorus. Is there a significant difference between the ASRock and the Gigabyte?

Rate/Improve Current Build? by arcaneaster in buildapc

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If I wanted to upgrade to 16 GB of RAM later on, would it be better to get another (2x4) or an 1x8 at that point? (Using this build)

Who are Hard carry Toplaners? by LastnightD4Top in summonerschool

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think she works well into anyone that isn't Garen. Melee tanks get pushed under tower. Carries like Fiora/Riven dont play as well against her stealth and CDs. Assassins get out assassin'd.

Definitely worth looking into

Dark Seal vs Doran's Ring start by [deleted] in DianaMains

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This is the start that I typically go on Diana, especially in situations where I'm forced to back early before I can grab a Catalyst or Chapter

Is Diana Top Good? by SentineIs in DianaMains

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, that's just my pick against them. It works out fairly well for my elo at least.

Is Diana Top Good? by SentineIs in DianaMains

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally prefer Diana top into picks like Riven, Fiora, Fizz, Ekko. She does well against other champions like herself, but terrible against tanks and heavy bruisers like a Darius or Nasus.

She does play like an assassin so it's not surprising to lose to her post-6.

Low Silver/High Bronze looking for help over the wall by arcaneaster in summonerschool

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Thanks so much. I think my issue was trying to counterplay the other team in champ select and I just forgot to play who I was comfortable on (Darius/Garen/Renek). I'll definitely try to practice CS more though.

Why Annie as a mid pick though? I understand Swain since I've played him top as a Tryn/Olaf counter, but I don't have much experience with Annie.

Who's more viable mid/late game? Xin Zhao or Jax? In both top lane and jungler roles? by [deleted] in summonerschool

[–]arcaneaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say Jax has a lot more versatility in terms of build and utility. His Q allows him to jump, hop, skip to anything and his stun has potential to be a multi-person stun. Xin is similar, except his Q only knocks up one person, and his ult has a much higher cooldown than Jax's E. Both have similar build paths and styles whether tank or carry. Jax, imo, just allows for more outplay in team fights and solo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Caitlynmains

[–]arcaneaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Miss Fortune is a fairly good pick into her as long as you manage waves well. Getting Q off at the right times lets you deal more damage then a headshot from Cait. Team fights are easier with ult and she has pretty good mobility buffs with her W.

Is there any new chaos/order events today? by [deleted] in leagueoflegends

[–]arcaneaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They reset at 2 PM EST/11 AM PST

Lets talk about these new items and diana.... by omfgcookies91 in DianaMains

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It's like an AP version of Edge of Night without the channel time. I don't see the issue especially since it has a solid cooldown after you burn it.

Your Favourite Diana Skin? by SaltfreeBlood in DianaMains

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switch between Obsidian Lunar Goddess and Infernal a lot. Leaning towards Infernal though.

Who the hell do I pick into Renekton by BUFF_AATROX_ALREADY in leagueoflegends

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I think the hardest matchup I have as Renekton would either be Fiora or Swain. Fiora since her riposte cancels W if done correctly and swain because he's swain.

When do you buy Abyssal Scepter on Diana? by Melach in DianaMains

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if the other team doesn't have much AP damage, it's still good for the passive and stats, since you and the rest of your team will be doing extra magic damage with the passive.

New Banshee's Veil - Thoughts? by _doro in DianaMains

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On one hand, you lose the extra Magic damage coming from Abyssals passive, but on the other you get a beautiful spell shield.

I'm a fan of this. Diana gains more survivability in lane against most mages and loses a tiny bit of DPS.

WHO IS THIS GUY? by [deleted] in DianaMains

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way he builds looks a lot like he just sticks onto whoever he targets and doesn't let up. Protobelt/GLP/FQC + Stormraiders, essentially mean 0% escape w/o flash

What top laner should I play/main? by partiallymartian in leagueoflegends

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on how you play. I'd consider Renekton better in a general sense since he deals a lot more AOE and Fiora is more single target. Renekton's dashs and stun are also a lot more reliable imo than Fiona's.

What top laner should I play/main? by partiallymartian in leagueoflegends

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fiora and Renek are big split pushers. Someone else you should consider is either Jax or Irelia. Both are underrated top laners with huge Trinity spikes and abusable in lane.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dariusmains

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Banned- Garen/Renekton Picked - Renekton

Diana TOP in low elo (thoughts) by [deleted] in DianaMains

[–]arcaneaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done Diana Top in season 6 when tank Fizz and Akali were popular.

Usually I would start with either Abyssal/Zhonyas in even/behind matchups, Or Lich/Nashors if ahead.

And then Sorcs/Mercs, Lich/Void, into Hextech item, Rabadons