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Wraith Band
Stats · 505gold
Agility, damage and a little armor to get through the lane.
How to actually use it
- 1
Its job is keeping you alive in lane
WhyAgility, damage and a sliver of armor — all of it exists so you are not pushed out in the first ten minutes.
HowOne or two in lane. Do not treat it as a long-term slot.
- 2
Do not stack more than two
WhyThree bands cost the gold and slots of a real item.
HowAfter two, put the gold toward your core.
- 3
Remember to sell it
WhyLate game it is just a slot.
HowWhen a real item needs the slot — usually after 25 minutes — sell it without hesitation.
When it is the right call
✓Yes, if…
- You are an agility core getting bullied in lane.
- You need a bit of stats to survive the first ten minutes.
- You plan to sell it after 25 minutes.
✕No, if…
- You are strength or intelligence — there is a matching alternative.
- Your lane is already comfortable.
- You intend to carry it into the late game.
Timing
In lane, usually 3–8 minutes for one or two.
Base data
- Attack Speed#29 of 29 items granting attack speed+6
- Armor#32 of 33 items granting armor+1.75
- Strength#30 of 31 items granting strength+2
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Slippers of Agility→Wraith Band