u/Saputo

I've begun to look for invades more frequently in my low-diamond games. I've found players a bit inattentive at the start of the game and frankly it's been rather unexpected given the meta this season.

Any thoughts or feedback on the invade pathing for this game at 2X speed (ELO was D2 Flex, which included Emerald ~ Master lol):

A few comments:

• I realize this strategy may seem coinflippy, but I have found the coin often seems to be in Volibear's favor due to his strong level 3.
• My goal with an invade is to disrupt their clear and hopefully force a level 3 fight in my jungle or at a scuttle, as Volibear can win most level 3 fights.
• I knew Syndra wasn't going to contest level 1 after being chunked.
• There was a debate at 5:30 on drag vs gank bot. I committed to dragon when I tracked Lee topside.
• I know it's suboptimal jungle camp timing; however, I was able to deny Lee camps and at 6:40 be at a 53 - 40 farm advantage.
• Gold when backing was quite optimized with first back as Sheen + Boots and 2nd back was Kindlegem at 6:40.

Thank you, and I appreciate all the great information found here!

12T, SF, 1PPR, 4 point passing TD.

My team is heavily rebuilding with

2026 picks 1.02, 1.06, 1.08, 2.01, 2.02

2027 picks: 2 early firsts, 3 mid, and 2 late.

Current QBs: Mahomes & Bryce Young

Current WRs: BTJ & Odunze

I'm tempted to Mendoza at 1.02, but is there any argument that taking a QB this year may limit my options next year? It's a bit unusual situation with 7 firsts next year, and my only concern is that I may overdraft QB in 27 with BPA, if I pick Mendoza this year. Am I overthinking this?