Magic damage and reducible control threaten an otherwise usable attack window
Wit's EndMagic resistance, tenacity and attack speed can protect that particular damage pattern. They do not solve physical burst or every control effect.
Ashe
the Frost Archer
About Ashe
Iceborn warmother of the Avarosan tribe, Ashe commands the most populous horde in the north. Stoic, intelligent, and idealistic, yet uncomfortable with her role as leader, she taps into the ancestral magics of her lineage to wield a bow of True Ice...
BUILD
Guide sources Sustained control
Core items
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Why this setup?
Apply slows from a safe attack position, build access to repeated attacks and use scouting or a reachable arrow to make the next team action clearer. This attack-focused baseline must give way to survival when enemies can consistently reach you.
Item choices
Kraken SlayerAttack damage, attack speed and its repeated-attack proc support a window where you can keep hitting a reachable target.
Blade of The Ruined KingAttack speed, life steal and current-health on-hit damage support repeated contact; the slow still requires its attack condition.
Runaan's HurricaneAdditional nearby-target bolts can serve grouped fights and waves when safe sustained attacks are available. This is not a reason to stand closer than the fight allows.
Runes
Select a rune to read its effect.
Lethal TempoKeystone
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds, up to 6. At max stacks, deal [9 - 30 Melee || 6 - 24 Ranged] bonus adaptive damage On-Attack, increased by 1% per 1% Bonus Attack Speed .
Presence of MindPrecision
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy. Takedowns restore 15% of your maximum mana or energy. Cooldown for damage restoration: 8s
Legend: AlacrityPrecision
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack ( max 10 stacks ). Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Cut DownPrecision
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
Biscuit DeliveryInspiration
Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until 6 min. Biscuits restore 20 + 2% of your maximum health, increased by up to 100% based on missing Health. Consuming or selling a Biscuit permanently increases your max health by 30.
Approach VelocityInspiration
Gain 7.5% Move Speed towards nearby enemy champions that are movement impaired. This bonus is increased to 15% Move Speed for any enemy champion that you impair. Activation Range for CC from allies: 1000
OffenseAttack Speed
+10% Attack Speed
FlexAdaptive Force
+9 Adaptive Force
DefenseHealth Scaling
+10-180 Health (based on level)
Situational items
Choose according to the enemy team.
Armored targets are the only safe attacks
Lord Dominik's RegardsPercentage armor penetration addresses their armor instead of requiring you to cross the fight to a softer target.
Repeated enemy attacks determine whether you survive
Plated SteelcapsDefensive boots trade some attack speed for armor and attack-damage reduction. Make the trade deliberately.
Reach
Attack the useful target you can reach safely before chasing a more fragile one.
Scout
Use Hawkshot to answer a relevant route or objective question before committing movement.
Arrow
Choose a target allies can use, or preserve the stun to stop an approaching threat.
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