The 5 INSANE OFF META Picks STOMPING Challenger

Climbing the Ranks with Off-Meta Champions

Introduction to Off-Meta Climbing

• In League of Legends, players can ascend tiers using any champion by investing time in them. Off-meta champions provide a significant advantage as opponents may not know how to counter them.

• Skill Cap offers courses for various roles (top laner, jungler, mid laner, ADC, support) aimed at transforming frustrating losses into wins.

Fiora in the Bot Lane

• The video highlights a player named Black Pink Fiora on EU West who has achieved a 55% win rate with Fiora as an ADC over 350 games.

• At level one, Fiora is weak; thus, players should focus on preserving health and waiting for levels two and three to become more threatening.

Level Two All-In Strategy

• Upon reaching level two, Fiora's Q and W abilities allow her to engage effectively. Her W provides a 25% attack speed slow for two seconds.

• Players should use the enemy's false sense of security from their aggression at level one to set up all-in plays when they hit level two.

Mid Game Transition

• At level six, paired with melee supports, Fiora becomes very powerful in 2v2 situations. Proper positioning can lead to punishing overly aggressive enemies.

• Black Pink utilizes split-pushing tactics effectively by taking down towers quickly and rotating between lanes.

Itemization and Rune Setup

• Black Pink’s setup includes Flash and Barrier as summoner spells. Key items include Ravenous Hydra first followed by Hullbreaker.

• The Keystone Rune chosen is Fleet Footwork which enhances mobility during trades due to its synergy with Fiora's Q ability.

Jhin Mid Lane Strategy

• Another off-meta pick discussed is Jhin played mid lane by DG Striker in NA with a 54% win rate over 250 games.

Early Game Proactivity

Understanding Jhin and Skarner Support Strategies

Jhin's Gameplay Mechanics

• Jhin utilizes his abilities strategically, bouncing his Q off minions to set up for a W stun. He delays using W until he has his fourth shot ready, demonstrating patience that leads to First Blood.

• At level six, Jhin's long-range ultimate (R) allows him to secure kills from a distance, especially when the enemy bot lane is low under their tower.

Core Build for Jhin

• Striker’s core build includes The Collector as the first item, followed by Infinity Edge and Lord Dominik's Regards or Mortal Reminder.

• His rune setup features Dark Harvest as the Keystone Rune with secondary runes including Taste of Blood, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter, Presence of Mind, and Coup de Grace.

Skarner as an Off-Meta Support

• Skarner support is gaining traction in high ELO play due to his strong level one invade potential. His E ability can lock down enemies for 1.5 seconds.

• In the laning phase, Skarner provides excellent gank assistance by utilizing fog of war effectively to surprise opponents.

Roaming and Itemization with Skarner

• Skarner’s roaming capabilities are highlighted; players should look for opportunities to roam mid after resets or when bot lane is pushed.

• The recommended item path includes Bloodsong followed by Warmog's Armor. This combination enhances damage output while providing significant healing during fights.

Late Game Strategy with Skarner

• In late-game scenarios, playing Skarner resembles jungler tactics; focus on finding angles for multi-man R engages.

• With proper itemization like Warmog's Armor, players can sustain through fights and continue contributing significantly without needing frequent recalls.

Exploring Ambessa Mid Lane Potential

Ambessa’s Strength in Mid Lane

• Ambessa excels in mid lane due to her ability to bypass weaker early game phases against squishier champions compared to bruisers in top lane.

• Her mobility allows her to dodge skill shots effectively while threatening early kills against squishy mid-lane assassins or mages.

Optimal Build Path for Ambessa

• A successful build includes Voltaic Cyclesword and Eclipse as core items leading to strong results in games played with Ambessa mid.

Runes Choice for Ambessa

• While Electrocute can be chosen if confident in matchups, Conqueror has proven more consistent overall for newer players adapting to Ambessa’s gameplay style.

Zilean Top Lane: An Unexpected Success

Zilean’s Viability in Top Lane

• Zilean is being played successfully in top lane despite being traditionally a support champion. A player known as "The Disconnect TV" boasts a 59% win rate over 250 games with Zilean top.

Zilean's Dominance Against Melee Champions

Zilean's Abilities and Matchups

• Zilean excels against melee champions, particularly those without gap closers, utilizing his point-and-click slow from his E ability to secure his Q hits.

• In a matchup against Cassiopeia (Cante), Zilean effectively uses his E to land the first Q, followed by W to refresh Q cooldown. He then stuns Cassiopeia with a second Q when she attempts to engage.

• Despite dominating the lane, Zilean can struggle with mana management; acquiring a Tear on the first base is crucial for stacking towards Archangel's Staff as a rush item.

Strategy and Build Path

• Against Olaf, Zilean employs an E into double bomb combo that offers minimal counterplay for melee champions. After executing this combo, he retreats until his abilities are off cooldown.

• At level six, Zilean can one-shot ranged creeps with his double bomb combo, granting him permanent lane priority. His build typically includes Archangel's Rush followed by Cosmic Drive and Frozen Heart.

Runes and Additional Insights

• For runes, Airy is chosen as the Keystone Rune for added value in melee matchups through auto-attacks. Bone Plating is recommended as a secondary rune for protection against potential burst damage from melee champions.