Hello guys, I'm MisterFirstBlood from EUW, and today I'm going to show you how to play Ashe. To be honest, she's my favorite ADC at the moment and a great choice when blind picking!

Ashe, the Frost Archer, is one of the most versatile and reliable AD Carries in League of Legends. Her kit provides a perfect balance of crowd control, poke, and sustained damage, making her an excellent choice in various situations and team compositions. Whether you're looking to dominate the lane, provide crucial utility in teamfights, or unleash a barrage of arrows from afar, Ashe has you covered.

In this guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know about Ashe—from her abilities and rune choices to item builds and advanced tactics. Whether you're new to the ADC role or a seasoned veteran, you'll find valuable insights to help you make the most out of this iconic champion.

So, let's dive into the icy realm of the Frost Archer and unlock her true potential on the Rift!

+ Very nice auto attack animation (in my opinion)

+ A lot of crowd control (CC)

+ High range abilities

+ Global ultimate that can either save or enable your teammates

+ You will be useful even when falling behind because of that R ability

+ A vision tool

- No mobility makes her very easy to gank

- E doesn't deal any damage

- R scales with AP

- Needs some items to deal a lot of damage; there is no one-item powerspike in my opinion

- You need 4 stacks to activate Q; until then, you only really have your W in a fight until level 6. That can be pretty weak compared to champions like Ezreal with 3 damaging abilities. Try to avoid all-ins if possible if you can't manage to stack your Q before level 6

Passive: Frost Shot

Ashe's attacks slow their target, causing her to deal increased damage to these targets. Ashe's critical strikes deal no bonus damage but apply an empowered slow to the target.

Q: Ranger's Focus
Ashe builds up Focus by attacking. At maximum Focus, Ashe can cast Ranger's Focus to consume all stacks of Focus, temporarily increasing her Attack Speed and transforming her basic attack into a powerful flurry attack for the duration.

W: Volley
Ashe fires arrows in a cone for increased damage. Also applies Frost Shot.

E: Hawkshot
Ashe sends her Hawk Spirit on a scouting mission anywhere on the map.

R: Enchanted Crystal Arrow
Ashe fires a missile of ice in a straight line. If the arrow collides with an enemy Champion, it deals damage and stuns the Champion, stunning for longer the farther arrow has traveled. In addition, surrounding enemy units take damage and are slowed.

A combination of Kraken Slayer, Phantom Dancer, and Bloodthirster will give you a solid damage core with well-rounded stats, providing balanced AD, crit, and attack speed, and creating powerspikes whenever you have gold to spend. Mortal Reminder or Lord Dominik's Regards will make melting Tanks much easier.

Berserker's Greaves are your go-to choice for boots.

Afterward, you can finish your build with items that fit your current situation. For more AoE, Runaan's Hurricane is a great option. Situational items like Bloodthirster and Terminus or utility items like Mercurial Scimitar or Wit's End can be chosen based on your needs.

The most relevant keystone in the Precision tree is Lethal Tempo. It’s a no-brainer since attack speed is the most important stat in your kit.

The other runes are pretty common and generic choices as they have been the best options for quite a while: Presence of Mind, Coup de Grace, and Legend: Bloodline. The sustain granted by Presence of Mind and Legend: Bloodline is very valuable and makes your laning phase much easier.

My personal preference for the second tree is Inspiration. Biscuit Delivery is especially good when you spam your W due to its high mana cost, and Approach Velocity synergizes perfectly with Ashe's ultimate, making it a must-have!

Attacking towers helps you keep your Q stacks ready.

In a 1v1 situation, slow your enemy before using your ultimate to make it easier to land. Shoot it at close range so your enemy has less time to react.

When laning, combine last-hitting and poking with your W. Use its 1200 range to your advantage.

E has a very high range, so aim for the maximum range to get more vision.

After getting Essence Reaver and your first crit item, your ultimate will have a much shorter cooldown. Use it whenever the situation arises. This is one of the biggest advantages of having Ashe on your team, so make the most of it.

Red buff additionally slows your enemies. When you get a lead, your enemies will have a hard time escaping from you.

Late game is yours. Don't expect to win the lane hard until minute 15-20. Ashe is very easy to kill and needs time to scale, so play safe, freeze the lane, and farm up.

Don't forget to use your E. If you provide vision that leads to a kill, you may get assists for that.

Ashe is currently in a perfectly fine state within the game. She is a champion that shines best in the hands of an experienced player who can fully utilize her potential. As a team-oriented pick, she brings a unique set of strengths that make her a valuable asset in coordinated team play.

Her primary strength lies in her ability to slow enemies and kite them effectively. This makes her a formidable presence in fights, as she can control the battlefield and create opportunities for her team. Her W ability, Volley, allows her to poke and harass enemies from a safe distance, applying slows and setting up for further engages or disengages.

Ashe's E ability, Hawkshot, provides global vision, which is invaluable for map control and objective awareness. Proper use of Hawkshot can reveal enemy positions and movements, giving her team crucial information to make informed decisions.

Her ultimate, Enchanted Crystal Arrow, is a game-changing ability that can initiate fights or turn the tide of battle. A well-placed ultimate can stun key targets, allowing her team to follow up and secure kills. The versatility of her ultimate makes her a constant threat in both skirmishes and team fights.

In the laning phase, Ashe excels at poking and zoning her opponents, thanks to her long-range abilities and the slowing effects of her autos and abilities. However, she is also highly dependent on her positioning and awareness, as she lacks mobility and can be easily punished if caught out of position.

Overall, Ashe is a champion that rewards strategic play and good positioning. While she may not always dominate the early game, her late-game potential and utility make her a strong pick in many team compositions. Mastering Ashe requires a good understanding of her kit, effective use of her abilities, and the ability to coordinate with your team.

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Tristana
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