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Ability Order
Fleet of Foot (PASSIVE)
Sivir Passive Ability
Threats & Synergies
Draven
Never, ever, should you pick Sivir into a Draven. All you can block is his E and one direction of his Ultimate, which aren't even his main source of damage. Play passive during laning phase and farm under tower if you have to. You should attempt to poke him down with your Q, but be mindful of your mana. Once again, call for ganks, as Draven does not have any jumps or dashes.
Introduction
Sivir gains 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 movement speed at levels 1 / 6 / 11 / 16 / 18 for 2 seconds when she hits an enemy champion with her abilities or basic attacks.
Range: --
Cooldown: -- Mana: -- |
Boomerang Blade (Q)
Ricochet (W)
Spell Shield (E)
On the Hunt (R)
At first glance, the Runes may seem a bit odd. I've taken them from the professional player Deft. After experimenting for a bit, I found his rune page very beneficial on most AD Carries, including Sivir.
Explanation:
Offense
= The 4/4 points in Fury are self-explanatory; more Attack Speed equals more damage.
= Butcher is very useful for last-hitting, as you would've killed the minion that lived 1-2 HP. Besides that, it helps us unlock Masteries further down the tree.
= I take 3/3 points in Brute Force to gain as much extra Attack Damage as possible.
= The point in Feast is very useful for the sustain during laning phase, provided you are farming properly.
= Martial Mastery. Four extra AD for free? Sign me up. On a more serious note, there's no reason not to pick up Martial Mastery.
= 3/3 points in Executioner is very useful for securing kills. Ever had an enemy slip away with a sliver of health? Here's the solution.
= In Warlord I usually take 2/3 points. Some people take 3/3 in Warlord in exchange for 3/4 in Fury, though I, as a player, prefer AS over AD.
= Dangerous Game is really, really useful in clutch situations. Sometimes it allows you to survive that last turret shot after a tower dive, or the last tick of ignite from an assassin. Either way, take a point in this one.
= Frenzy is very, very powerful, especially if it has stacked up. 15% AS from a single Mastery point is absurd. Take a point in Frenzy, as it also provides one of the twenty points necessary to unlock Havoc.
= Devastating Strikes is one of the best Masteries to have in the current tank meta. With tanks everywhere, the 6% Armor Penetration really helps you output as much damage as possible. As a result, I take 3/3 points.
= Ah, Havoc, the Mastery at the bottom of the tree. It just lets you deal 3% more damage overall, whether it be Basic Attacks or Spells. A must-have on most champions that aren't tanks.
Defense
= I usually take 2/2 points in Block to give me the slight edge in early game trades. The little things do add up sometimes.
= Recovery is surprisingly useful for a Mastery this high up the tree, thus it deservers the 2/2 points. Sivir's base Health Regeneration is 5.2/5 seconds - this Mastery will increase that by nearly 40%.
= Though Unyielding benefits melee champions more, it is still standard for AD Carries. "A hit point saved is a hit point earned."
= The 3/3 points in Veteran Scars improves Sivir's early-game by a notable amount. At Level 1, it effectively increases your health by 7%.
= 1/1 point in Juggernaut stays relevant throughout the entire game, as it is a percent bonus. A must-have.
First Back
Core Items
5th Item
6th Item
Other Items
This reasoning behind this is pretty much same as above. Farsight Orb is not really necessary during the game, but if you have access to extra Gold, why not buy a Trinket upgrade? |
Maxing Order
As with nearly every champion, you always want to prioritize your Ultimate Ability, as it is the strongest. Take On The Hunt at whenever possible, at Levels 6, 11, and 16.
Next, on Sivir, we want to max our Q. This is because of the boosted damage that it gains as it is leveled up. I usually take a point at Level 2, and have it maxed by Level 9.
Third, we want to level our W. We now want to prioritize Ricochet for the lower cooldown as well as increased AOE damage and waveclear capabilities. I take a point at Level 1, and max it by Level 13.
Lastly, we level Spell Shield. This is because it does not gain much after you put one point into it. Sure, you get 15 extra mana and a 3 second reduction on the cooldown, but dumping a point into the one of the other abilities has a much higher impact. I usually take the the first point at Level 3.
Early Leveling Order
Usually, during the first three levels, I level my abilities in this order: > > . This is so I can push the wave Level 1, and go aggressive after hitting Level 2 first. Lastly, I take Spell Shield at Level 3 so I have access to all three abilities.
Alternatively, this skill order can be used: > > . I do this when the enemy hits Level 2 first, causing me to play more defensive, hence leveling Spell Shield at Level 2. This is also extremely viable if the opposing lane has an engage support ( Blitzcrank, Leona, Alistar, etc.). Then, I take Boomerang Blade at Level 3, to once again, round out my abilities.
Level 1
When Level 1, always push the wave as fast as possible using your Ricochet. It will help ensure that you will reach Level 2 faster. In bottom lane, this is especially important because it is two people leveling up instead of one. In order to ensure this, you can, if your jungler isn't already, take Krugs (Blue Side) or Gromp (Red Side). The XP from these camps should give you a lead.
Level 2
If your opponents hit Level 2 first, back off. I cannot stress this enough. It is better to miss a couple CS than to farm and maybe lose the lane. In this lane, taking E is the best option, as your Q won't be of much use when behind. On the contrary, if you hit Level 2 first, level your Boomerang Blade and go aggressive, especially if you have a minion advantage. Enough harass here can result in a kill (rarely), or force the opposing ADC out of lane.
Level 3 - Level 5
During this time, you would play like any other lane. Focus on farming minions for gold income, and harass your opponent when you aren't. Trade often, as Sivir is good at trading during laning. Her Ricochet can also be used as an AA reset, and her Spell Shield can prevent return damage. Also, be sure to ward. It is not only the Support's responsibility to ward. You should use your Yellow Trinket whenever possible. After switching to Scrying Orb, buying Wards wouldn't hurt.
Level 6+
This is where Sivir really has the potential to be a kill lane. Her Ultimate provides a lot of engage as well as chase potential. Only go all-in when you know you can win, as you may be put in a deep deficit otherwise. Through this stage, continue farming as your main source of income. If you have done well, by the end of laning, your team should be able to take the Bottom Lane Turret and maybe Dragon.
Using Boomerang Blade
During teamfights, don't forget to use your abilities! If you find clumped up enemies, throw your Boomerang Blade at them, forcing them to either tank the damage or give up their positioning. It can also be used to pick off a low health, retreating champion.
Using Ricochet
Ricochet is the ability that provides Sivir's AoE damage. Once again, it can be used as an auto-attack reset, allowing you to maximize your damage as much as possible. The 40 / 60 / 80% Attack Speed bonus will also help increase your DPS. Because your W has a relatively low mana cost & cooldown, feel free to use it 2-3 times during the same fight.
Using Spell Shield
Pay attention! Many players miss spells that could possibly be blocked because they aren't paying attention. During messy fights, try to prioritize which spells you want to block. For example, just dodge Zap! from Jinx when you know Vi is going to come and Ult you. In other words, don't let your Spell Shield get baited.
Using On the Hunt
Using On the Hunt is simple - either activate it when your team decides to engage, or your team is engaged upon. The massive Movement Speed buff provided to your allies will increase their mobility and aid toward a won teamfight.
Positioning
Positioning during a teamfight is very, very important. Always locate yourself behind your front-line to avoid being caught out. Though her range is short, Sivir's positioning is slightly less punishable than other ADC's, because of her Spell Shield. Also, never stand still during a teamfight. Try to move a little after each auto-attack to keep distance from dangerous enemies and increase the likelihood of dodging skillshots. If a tank charges you, don't just run, kite him/her backwards, so you will be doing some damage instead of none. Though it seems rather minor, this will help you contribute to the teamfight as much as possible.
Best of luck playing Sivir!
~ XRalience
Notes
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= Teamfighting
= Patch Notes
7 / 6 / 15: Published Guide with following sections:
= Abilities
= Pros / Cons
= Runes
= Masteries
= Summoner Spells
= Items
= Skill Sequence
= Conclusion
= Update Log
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