u/cartesius78

Hi Garen fellows!

Let's talk about boots. These are my assumptions, so please let me know your thoughts:

1. Generally, Garen buys either Swifties or Jonian boots. Swifties when 3+ range and/or against slows. Jonian for 3+ melees. 
2. Most of OTPs seem to agree that Berserkers are not worth it, not even after the recent buff. Is there any scenario where Berserkers are recommended?
3. 1st buy. I never prioritize boots over other items like long sword, ruby crystal, cloth armor. If I have exactly 300g, then I will buy boots. Should I prioritize a dagger instead?
4. If I have more gold (e.g. 650g), I typically buy long sword + boots. I like having tier 1 boots early so it tooks me less time to go back to lane. Should I skip them with another item?
5. Unless specific matchups (see below), I always prioritize Stridebreaker over tier 2 boots. Is this correct or are boots so critical for Garen that I should prioritize them in most scenarios?
6. MUs where I do prioritize tier 2 boots:
   1. Plated Steelcaps: Vayne, Tryndamere. Sett, Ambessa, Jax, Trundle?
   2. Swifties: Teemo, Kayle. Nasus, Darius, Mordekaiser?
   3. Mercs: Syndra, Anivia. Morgana, Zilean, ...?
7. Is there any scenario where tier 1 boots should be skipped until SB?
8. Any tips are welcome! :-)

Thanks for your help!

Hi dear Garen mates!

Against which champs do you always rush grievous wounds (Executioner's Calling as 1st item)?

These are my no brainer:

• Warwick
• Aatrox
• Briar
• Fiora
• Renekton

And with these I have doubts:

• Vladimir
• Volibear
• Irelia
• Yone
• Yasuo

Special case: 

• Tryndamere: is it worth to rush it? Do you thinkt Bramble Vest is a better option than Executioner's Calling?

Which champs do you buy GW but not rush it (let's say after 1st item and boots)?

Thanks for your support!

Hey there!

I've been playing Vi for a while (and I love her!). Still in Gold ELO and looking to climb higher. I'd like to ask the Reddit community to please help me improve with this champ by sharing my understandings, questions and other stuff:  

1. RUNES. I typically go with the Conqueror set + Magic Footwear and Cosmic Insight. I know that HoB is another alternative, which I guess is better against more squeezy enemies, is that correct?
2. PET. I go with the blue one, unless I'm the only tanky in my comp, where I go green. In which situation should I go red? Against high HP/tanky enemies? INITIAL POTION. I never buy it. Should I? Depending on the enemy jungle and/or invade threat?
3. STARTING CAMP. I normally start on the top side, since the gank setup is typically better at the bot lane and we can get 2 kills instead of one. At the very beginning of the game, I like warding the bottom side (red or blue) to be aware of possible invades and then I run to the top side.
4. INVADES. I never invade at the start. Should I against jgs that are punishable? 
5. EARLY GANKS. I normally never gank before the 1st full clear and, preferably, when I'm lvl 6. Ofc, if I see it very clearly, I try, but 99% of the time I prefer not to do it. I'm quite addicted to farming, but with Vi maybe I should adapt my mindset. Thoughts? 
6. FIRST BUY (after 1st jg clear). I buy Sheen (I start with Trinity, see items below) and a pink. I also switch to the Oracle lens. Is this OK?
7. ITEMS. I go Trinity, Boots and then Sundered Sky. Boots, plated steelcaps or mercs depending on the composition. The rest of items are among Black Cleaver, Death's Dance, GA, Malmortius, Randuin, Mortal Reminder, depending on the enemy comp. Is Frozen heart a bad item on Vi, assuming that there are many AS enemies? 
8. SKILLS. I always start with W, then E, then Q. I then max Q, W and E. Should I max always like this?
9. BANS. I hate Shaco (doesn't anyone?) although I typically ban Warwick. According to ChatGPT, he counters Vi since he has massive sustain. Any other suggestions?
10. MATCH UPS. My understanding is that Vi is good against tanks because of her armor reduction in the W, isn't she? In fact, I believe she is great against anything because she also deals very well with squeezy champs and her ult prevents CC. Any champs that I should be scared of?
11. TIPS. This is more an open question for someone who is learning Vi. For example, I've seen vids of the 1st jungle clear and noticed that the Q is only used to start the camp. After some level ups when the cd is much lower, I do use it to clear the camp; do you fully charge Q or it's not worth it? Should I always keep my Q up in case of need? I also know that ideally I should cast skills when the passive is up, so I maximize the shield. Should I keep both charges of the E when ganking? Any other tips/ideas that I should consider?
12. CONTENT CREATORS. Any recommendations to follow, either in YT or Twitch?

Sorry for the long post! I appreciate your feedback a lot!