DreamTeam for the Holidays
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Instead of upgrading to version 9.1, Riot Games made minor changes to the game and labeled the patch 8.24b. Our previous composition is viable despite some nerfs, so this edition is mostly a holiday alternative to what we suggested last week. Feel free to revisit the pieces next week, since the devs are not going to change anything before the holiday break ends.

The numbers represent Platinum+ stats from the Korean server as of December 13, 14:00 CET

Top: Pantheon

Pantheon (wins 53.37% of games) became the second most successful champion in the top lane. On average, he prevails in 30 out of 55 tracked matchups. The champion shreds assassins and mages alike, although he struggles against the FOTM like Cassiopeia (46.47%) and Karthus (48.08%).

Should you pick Pantheon for his burst potential and global presence, max Q for harass. Buy Youmuu’s Ghostblade, Duskblade of Draktharr and The Black Cleaver for a good balance of damage, armor reduction and health points.

Jungle: Nunu & Willump

Nothing was changed for Nunu in 8.24b, but he managed to reach the best current win rate in the Jungle (53.3%). It most likely has to do with short games throughout the preseason. Great early game control of objectives literally wins you games, and Nunu is unmatched when it comes to that.

Since we are focusing on objective control, max Q to use it as a second Smite. The item build is Enchantment: Cinderhulk->Dead Man’s Plate->Spirit Visage. Get Visage first if most enemy carries are dealing magic damage.

Mid: Cassiopeia

We discussed Cassiopeia’s strengths last week, so I’ll be brief. There’s no escaping her. A minor mana cost increase and base damage decrease on her Q didn’t affect her in Mid (54.8%), because this is the lane in which you can recall often.

The skill and item builds are the same. Max Q for poke and purchase Luden’s Echo->Rylai’s Crystal Scepter->Liandry’s Torment. Oh, and a shout-out to everyone who noticed our sneaky joke on the boots choice from the previous edition (Cassi can’t buy any).

Bottom: Twitch

With peel and magic damage in place, we can once again opt for a Marksman in the bot lane. Twitch (51.78%) is one of the best champions when he is either protected or given opportunities for sneaky ambushes. Our composition promotes both.

E is the natural skill preference, because it deals extra damage based on the number of auto attacks. The Blade of the Ruined King->Runaan’s Hurricane->Infinity Edge item build is much more popular than any other. We suggest going for it as well, since it combines life steal, attack speed, and critical damage enhancement.

Support: Thresh

Thresh (51.75%) is able to protect Twitch, start team fights, and rescue other initiators. His high skill cap may hinder your performance at first, but you should get the basic idea of playing the champion in 5–10 games. Afterward, you just have to work on your timing and aim.

Most players prefer to max E, although we suggest going for Q if you would prefer to all-in rather than harass. We suggest getting Remnant of the Ascended->Locket of the Iron Solari->Redemption for maximum utility.

If the thought of playing with a random Support makes you sick, find a duo partner on DreamTeam.gg. You’ll get a match in experience, rank, and preferred language.

GL HF!

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