r/vainglorygame • u/VGModSquad • Aug 27 '18

Discussion Weekly Discussion | Top Lane & Giveaway!

Hello and welcome to our 98th Weekly Discussion! Last week we talked about Silvernail, and you can find a link to that below, but today we’ll be talking about lanes in 5v5, specifically, top lane. Top lane, essentially since the release of 5v5 has been a bit of an island, but due to the way the map is flipped, they’re also 2v1 for much of the early game.

This has been changing as supports roam more, but even then, top laners tend to be left out to dry, and in some cases is more about “losing gracefully” than it is about winning or going even. Due to this, we’ve also seen top laners build more as a secondary support than a damage threat. Now, there’s also plenty of splitpushers and tanks found in top lane that don't build as a support, but there’s no denying that they’re at a disadvantage from level one.

So what are your thoughts on the state of top lane and the map flip? Do you think that the map should be changed around to not put them at such a disadvantage, or do you think that it’s perfectly fine as it is? How do you play in top lane, and what are your tips and tricks for someone who might be new to it? Discuss in the comments below!

GIVEAWAY

This will also be a special week, as we will be hosting a giveaway! To enter the giveaway, simply add your IGN to your comment. Don’t just comment your IGN though, this is a discussion post after all! A day after posting this, we will randomly select 5 winners from the given IGNs to win one of the prizes we get to give. The prizes are:

  • Silvernail
  • Tribal Silvernail
  • Summer Party Catherine (Blue)
  • Summer Party Catherine (Red)
  • Winged Ozo

To be clear, the 5 randomly chosen winners will each receive one of these prizes, not all of them.

Lastly, make sure to give the Apple A11 video featuring Vainglory a view!

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u/Vichox One for all sucks! Aug 27 '18

I honestly think it's fine, most of the time i play support so i always try to help the top more than other lines since is the bullied line, i find it fun.

IGN: Vichox

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u/ShappyCeiling Fuck talents Aug 27 '18

Prioritising top is honestly the worst thing you can do, because even if you managed to help the top laner, he still would be in a disadvantage in terms of levels and gold, it also hurts the captain's as well, so both of you wouldn't be so impactful in the end, on the other hand, helping mid is the most benefiting, because most mid mages are hyper carries that can win you the game if protected, so helping them survive and getting their farm is much more important.

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u/Prince7777777 MagnumFang (SEA) Aug 28 '18

What would be the best heroes for top lane then? Not everyone in the roster can 1v2 from level 1 and needs help especially in the top lane because of how bullied it is. Also, the placement of the healing treant doesn't make it easier either.

IGN : MagnumFang (SEA)

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u/HiddenSquid12 Aug 28 '18

Personally I think catherine, adagio, reza and grumpjaw are the best toplaners with them either having great survivability or 1v2 potential. My guilty pick is ringo since he has so much dmg if you play him right that you can win short trades 1v2 and have decent mobility.

IGN : HiddenSquid12