r/settmains • u/MotoCortex • 2h ago
Discussion Just hit Masters for the first time Playing Sett ADC. Tips/Learnings!
proof: https://op.gg/lol/summoners/na/Brown%20Flame-NA1
tl;dr:
#1) ghost/flash
#2) ask for engage supp for the best synergy.
#3) insanely fun! soak up damage, blast that E stun + W cannon and summersault that bih
#4) double positive as ADC -> scale damage + survive assassins
#5) GENUINELY GIVE IT A TRY ITS BUSTED (except against hyper carries)
Why Sett ADC?
Ranged ADCs are squishy and have little impact early game besides poke. Top lane has a million bad matchups for sett (gnar oof) but bot lane is freelo especially with an engage support. Sett actually has everything you need for a successful melee bot that doesn't die to the usual ADC threats:
- healing/tankiness: insane passive regen - survive poke easily
- damage: true damage (W) that can one shot and scales
- utility: insane utlity with E stun + teamfight engage (R)
- speed: builds swifties + Q speed boost and you catch up to EVERYBODY
Runes & Spells
- Spells: Flash + Ghost
- Primary: PTA
- Secondary: Second Wind + Unflinching (Helps with Supp CC's) + Slow Resistant Rune
Laning Phase (Levels 1–5)
- Levels 1–2: Soak XP, give up CS if needed. Do not get poked down for free. Let them push into you.
- Level 3 Spike: Bush control is key. When they step up: E (stun off minions/support) -> AA -> Q (reset).
- W Mechanics: NEVER press W early and try to wait for a stun if you can. Build full Grit ensures you can actually oneshot.
- R - Fuck em up! Does hella damage and amazing if there's an enemy tank that tries to engage
Core Build (usual from geishu)
- Boots: Swifties - EVERYTIME
- Core Items: Stridebreaker + Black Cleaver + Overlords