How to Counter Build : Basic idea

A lot of players may not know what is counter build. But in Legend Tier and up, they do this to make the situation in favor of them.So basically this topic was for beginners.

Counter building is a vital element of the game, this somehow change the flow of the fight. By understanding counter building this gives you edge against your opponents. I will give you examples of items and how it counters.

For example, your team composition compose of more than one mage. The instinct of your opponents will build Athena's Shield after they build their first core item. The Athena's Shield will give your opponent a +900 HP, +56 magic def, and +20 HP regen plus the item's passive which enables your opponents to absorb up to 1150. So how can you counter this item?
Build Divine Glaive, which gives you +60 magic power and its passive that gives you 40% magic penetration and the other passive that increased by 30% bonus effect if your enemy has higher than 70% HP.

Divine Glaive

Athena's Shield

Another Example;

If the hero has a high lifesteal effect like Alucard, or Ruby or even a support that gives a continuous healing effect we need to build Deadly Blade for physical attack and Necklace of Durance for magic attack. Deadly Blade will gives you +60 Physical attack and +20% Attack speed and its passive that basic attack reduces HP regen effect by 50% for 3 seconds. And for Necklace of Durance it will gives you +70 magic power, +10% cooldown reduction, +10% magical lifesteal and its passive which skills that dealing damage to the target reduces the effect by 50% for 3 seconds. With these items you can have a higher chance of killing your opponents even they have higher lifesteal rate.

Deadly Blade

Necklace of Durance

Try to explore more items and understand their effects. Choose the best items that will counter fit the situation of the game.

Hope this blog gives you more idea in the game.
Enjoy playing!