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Dorans Shield or Cloth Armor ?

Creator: Insomaniac September 15, 2014 6:11pm
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Hi guys !
I new here and doesn't really know how to code yet ..
Just wanna ask you a newbie question ..
When is the time that you would go for a Dorans Shield rather than a Cloth Armor against an AD Top ?
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(Correct me if I'm wrong guys) but I think Doran's shield is better when you can fight
equalliy and seek for trades/fights. Cloth armor start is to outsustain the enemy.

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I wouldn't go Doran's Shield against AD top laners ( Cloth Armor gives more pots and is way safer). You could consider shield if you take Teleport and/or are up against someone who doesn't deal much physical damage outside autoattacks or doesn't have a great all-in.

Doran's Shield is a fairly cost-efficient item for early survivability but it doesn't give enough sustain to warrant starting with imo unless you're not too worried about getting harassed out of lane.
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Take Doran's Shield or Doran's Blade if you play an aggressive champions that will trade a lot.
like Jax, Renekton, Darius.


If you are an underdog take Cloth Armor with x 3 healing potion.
like Dr. Mundo, Urgot, Singed.
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KatariFIRE wrote:

If you are an underdog take Cloth Armor with x 3 healing potion.
like Dr. Mundo, Urgot, Singed.


5 health pots.

Some champions can also start Crystalline Flask + 3 potions.
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Thanks for the answers guys ..
BTW ..
I like to play Jax Top but having difficulties against a Renekton ..
What first items would you suggest ?
Cloth Armor + Pots ?
Or Flask + Pots ?

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