Alright, so I’ve been playing a ton of League of Legends lately, and I wanted to share my thoughts on this item called Serpent’s Fang. I saw some discussions online, and it got me thinking about how to really make this thing work.
I started by jumping into a few games and trying it out. I noticed that Serpent’s Fang is listed as a legendary item. So, my first move was to check out the price. Turns out, it costs 2800 gold. Not too bad, but you definitely need to plan for it in your build. The build path is pretty straightforward – you start with a Serrated Dirk and then you just build the rest to get to the full item.
I played a bunch of games as an assassin, since that’s who this item is supposedly for. First few games, I didn’t really feel the impact. I mean, sure, I was doing damage, but it wasn’t anything crazy. Then I started paying attention to when the enemy team had a lot of shields. That’s when it clicked.
- Game 1: Tried it out, felt okay, nothing special.
- Game 2: Still not sure, but I think it’s doing something?
- Game 3: Oh boy, they had a shield-heavy team. This was it!
This thing, Serpent’s Fang, it’s like the ultimate counter to those annoying shields. When you hit someone with a shield, it reduces the shield’s power, and then, get this, it cuts down any future shields they get for a few seconds. It was wild. Suddenly, those tanks with their shields felt way less tanky. And those supports with their shields, my goodness, they were way easier to take down.
Now, in my game, I was fighting this champion with a 50-point shield. With Serpent’s Fang, I dealt an extra 200 damage to them when I attacked! That’s way more damage than the shield would have blocked, it’s great!
So, after messing around with it, I realized something. It’s not something you want to build every single game. I saw online someone say it’s a “situational item,” and that’s exactly right. You gotta look at the enemy team. Lots of shields? Then Serpent’s Fang is your best friend. Not so many shields? You’re better off building something else.
Honestly, it’s become one of my favorite items when the situation is right. It’s so satisfying to see those shields just melt away. Plus, it makes you feel like a tactical genius when you pick the right item for the right situation. So yeah, that’s my take on Serpent’s Fang. It’s a cool, niche item that can really turn the tide of a game if you use it right.
My final thought
Don’t just build it blindly. Think about the enemy team, and if they’re stacking shields, then you know what to do. Happy gaming, everyone!
