TPA Toyz took the opportunity to describe the secrets of Mid laning to us in an recent interview. As one of (in my opinion) the strongest mid laners in the world, I think his interview is worth a watch!
Seeker's Armguard evened the playing field for AP mids against the heavy AD bruiser meta. It's great to build into hourglass, and by starting Cloth 5 into Seekers, AP heroes can compete effectively with bruisers.
Boots and 3 pots is no longer good to start with after the speed nerf.
Flask is viable with a ward and a pot
The most op champion in the game right now is Ryze
- Tear of the Goddess is cheaper than before;
- Ryze can run 9-0-21, which is extremely good for the movespeed bonus;
- Seraph's Embrace is OP on Ryze, and he doesn't think Muramane is good.
Deathfire Grasp is OP for Veigar and Twisted Fate, but don't get it for your first item.
Twin Shadows is good when you're winning, but you do no damage when you're losing.
Athene's Holy Grail is good if you're against another AP and have low mana.
Liandry's is amazing on champions that have a single target slow like Kayle.
Deathcap is still good.
Seraph's Embrace is the BEST ITEM in terms of gold cost and utility.
Rod of Ages is very good right now.
Instead of boots of mobility, get Sorc boots with Homeguard.
Furor is a decent secondary enchantment late game on certain champions like Ryze and Twisted Fate.
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Summary Points:
Boots and 3 pots is no longer good to start with after the speed nerf.
Flask is viable with a ward and a pot
The most op champion in the game right now is Ryze
- Tear of the Goddess is cheaper than before;
- Ryze can run 9-0-21, which is extremely good for the movespeed bonus;
- Seraph's Embrace is OP on Ryze, and he doesn't think Muramane is good.
Deathfire Grasp is OP for Veigar and Twisted Fate, but don't get it for your first item.
Twin Shadows is good when you're winning, but you do no damage when you're losing.
Athene's Holy Grail is good if you're against another AP and have low mana.
Liandry's is amazing on champions that have a single target slow like Kayle.
Deathcap is still good.
Seraph's Embrace is the BEST ITEM in terms of gold cost and utility.
Rod of Ages is very good right now.
Instead of boots of mobility, get Sorc boots with Homeguard.
Furor is a decent secondary enchantment late game on certain champions like Ryze and Twisted Fate.
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