Protector’s Vow: Buy the Tank’s First Useful Cast
Protector’s Vow can help a tank reach a crucial first cast. Identify the cast you need, then compare mana timing with extra survival.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6Month: October 2026
Adaptive Helm: Check the Champion’s Role, Not Its Row
Adaptive Helm’s bonus follows the champion’s role. Moving a caster forward does not turn it into a tank; compare the holder’s mana and survival needs.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6
Crownguard on an AP Shield Tank: Protection Before Power
Malphite’s shield is 750/925/2000 AP and ability damage is 100/150/2000 AP.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6
Gunblade on an AD Carry: Turning Damage Into Frontline Time
An AD carry can use Gunblade to support the frontline. Evaluate damage uptime, healing targets and the offensive slot you give up.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6
Nashor’s Tooth on AD Casters: When the Spare Bow Has a Job
Nashor’s Tooth can help an AD caster cycle spells. Check attack uptime, crit support and the bow-and-belt cost before committing.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6
Infinity Edge and Jeweled Gauntlet Together: Count the Full Cost
IE and JG on one holder can duplicate ability-crit access while still adding stats. Compare the complete three-slot build, especially on hybrid scaling.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6
Five Items, Two Carries: Finish the Engine Before the Collection
Allocate five completed items across two carries by building one working engine, preserving utility and checking each holder’s actual contribution.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6
Two Copies of a Tank Item: Stack Them or Protect Two Holders?
Two identical tank items create an allocation choice. Compare who takes pressure, existing stats and which second holder can use one copy immediately.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6
Three Tank Items or a 2–1 Split? Follow the Enemy’s Focus
Stack three items on one tank or split them 2–1? Use targeting, aura coverage and second-frontliner cast value to decide.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6
Moving Your Only Sunder Item: Preserve the Team’s Armor Access
Before moving or replacing Last Whisper or Evenshroud, check who still supplies Sunder and whether that source reaches your physical carry’s targets.
Guide scope · Patch 18.6