Alright, so I was messing around in League of Legends the other day and decided to really give this Serpent’s Fang item a proper go. I’d heard some chatter about it, mostly about how it’s killer against champions that stack up on shields. And man, let me tell you, it’s a game-changer.
I started off by picking a few champions that I knew relied heavily on shields, like Ivern, Seraphine, Riven, and Garen. I figured these guys would be the perfect test subjects. Now, I went into the game, bought Serpent’s Fang, and got ready to see what this thing could do.
The Experiment
The first thing I noticed was this effect called “Shield Reaver”. What it basically does is it cuts down the shields the enemy gets by a good chunk – 50% if you’re in their face (melee), and 35% if you’re poking from a distance (ranged). And if they already have a shield up when you hit them? Boom, it shaves off the same amount from that existing shield too.
- First test, I went up against an Ivern. You know how he loves throwing shields on himself and his buddies, right? Well, with Serpent’s Fang, those shields were melting faster than ice cream on a hot day.
- Next up was Seraphine. Same story. Her shields, which usually make her a tough cookie to crack, were just not holding up.
- Riven and Garen were interesting. Riven’s little shield dash? Not so effective anymore. And Garen, who usually gets a beefy shield when he’s low? It was like he was made of paper.
I was starting to feel like a shield-busting superhero. Every time I dealt damage, I could practically see their shields getting chipped away. It was satisfying, to say the least. I even had a game where I played Talon top lane. Our enemies had a ton of shield users. Easy game! I got kill after kill.
But here’s the kicker: it only works on those regular and physical damage shields. Magic damage shields? Nope, Serpent’s Fang doesn’t mess with those. So, that’s something to keep in mind.
After a few games, it was clear. This item is a must-have if you’re facing a team that loves their shields. It’s like having a secret weapon. I was dishing out more damage, taking down enemies faster, and just overall having a blast. I even tried it in a few different patches, like 14.5, 14.8, and 14.21, and it held up pretty well across all of them.
Wrapping Up
So, yeah, that’s my little adventure with Serpent’s Fang. If you’re tired of those pesky shields getting in your way, give this item a shot. It’s not just some item you read about in the patch notes; it’s a real difference-maker on the battlefield. Trust me, once you see those shields crumble, you won’t look back.
Anyway, that’s all from me for now. I’ve got more gaming experiments brewing, so stay tuned. Until next time, happy gaming, folks!
