Due to difficulties in the early game, often I die a lot earlier and get little farm or kills. This often causes me to get underleveled.
It's a HUGE difference, and the best solution is to not get in that situation in the first place, but if it does happen, what are some tips to quickly recover from being underleveled? It feels like I am a nuisance to my team because I die easily to any opponent, I cannot kill opponents, and farming is very hard with tough opponents in the lane. I need to level up to help my friends, but I don't know HOW to do it fast!
Best Answer
The better option in this case is to avoid falling behind so far in the first place — being level 8 when others are level 15 is a huge gap! To that end, I'd suggest buying more defensive items early game (such as items that give HP, Armor, or MR). For example, as an AP champion, go for an early Rylai's Crystal Scepter instead of dying multiple times until you save up for Rabadon's Deathcap. For AD, I like to go for early Zeke's Herald on heroes that I'm bad with, because it:
The above points still don't answer what to do if you are already way behind. Honestly, at this point, there is likely a skill difference that will prevent you from doing much anyway, but let's focus on what you can do.
Item choices
Don't blindly follow a guide build order if you're having trouble.
+HP: Confused about whether Armor or MR would be better? Too poor to afford both against a mixed-damage team? Adding HP is a general solution that boosts your survivability for those nasty burst attackers so that you have a chance to get away. Note that %HP damage is your natural enemy in this case - beware of Madred's, DFGs, etc.
Aura Items: You're a wimp, but your allies aren't (or else the game would be already ending). Help out with Zeke's for sustain, Frozen Heart to counter enemy ADCs, etc. — all while remaining a safe distance for quick getaways.
GP10: These items are best purchased early game. I don't suggest buying them when you are thinking of playing catch up (especially after laning phase is finished) unless you expect the game to take a long time.
CDR: On any hero with good support spells (e.g. Lux), Cooldown Reduction is vital for more chances to help out. For instance, Lux can kill runners or deny areas with her R more often, and Lulu can save allies from ignite or DoT spells with her E or R more.
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