4.3 ite
ite is a potent offensive Summoner Spell in League of Legends that deals true damage over time to an enemy champion. It's a high-risk, high-reward spell primarily used by champions who want to secure kills, snowball leads, or apply significant pressure in lane. Its true damage bypasses all resistances, making it a reliable tool for finishing off targets that might otherwise escape.
How ite Works:
When cast on an enemy champion, ite deals 80-340 true damage over 5 seconds, scaling with champion level. The damage is applied instantly and then ticks down over the duration. ite also applies a debuff that reduces healing received by the target by 35% for its duration. This healing reduction is a critical component, making it effective against champions with sustain or when facing champions who might try to heal back up after taking damage.
Strategic Uses:
- Securing Kills: ite is invaluable for finishing off low-health enemies who might otherwise escape with a sliver of health. The true damage ensures that resistances do not prevent the kill.
- Lane Dominance: In lane, ite can be used to secure early kills, forcing the enemy laner to recall or lose significant experience and gold. This can lead to a snowballing advantage.
- Anti-Heal: The healing reduction debuff is incredibly powerful against champions with built-in healing or lifesteal, such as Darius, Aatrox, or Vladimir. It can negate their sustain and make them much easier to kill.
- Objective Control: While not its primary use, ite can be used to secure objectives like Dragon or Baron Nashor if an enemy champion is trying to steal it with Smite.
- Punishing Overextensions: If an enemy laner overextends or makes a mistake, ite can be used to punish them severely, potentially leading to a kill.
Champions Who Typically Take ite:
ite is most commonly taken by champions in the mid lane and top lane, especially those who are looking to trade aggressively and secure kills. Examples include:
- Assassins (e.g., Zed, Talon, Katarina)
- Aggressive Mages (e.g., Brand, Annie, Syndra)
- Bruisers (e.g., Darius, Renekton, Sett)
Support champions might also take ite in specific matchups where kill pressure is paramount, though Teleport or Exhaust are often preferred for their utility.
Counterplay:
The primary counterplay to ite involves avoiding situations where it can secure a kill. This means:
- Respecting Damage: Be aware of the enemy's ite cooldown and damage potential.
- Healing Items: Building items that provide healing or sustain can help mitigate ite's impact, but the debuff will still reduce their effectiveness.
- Cleanse/Quicksilver: Summoner Spells like Cleanse (on champions) or items like Quicksilver Sash can remove the ite debuff, but they do not negate the initial damage.
ite is a straightforward yet powerful Summoner Spell that rewards aggressive play and decisive action. Mastering its usage can significantly enhance your kill potential and lane pressure.