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The Struggle of Assassins in the Tank Meta

Assassins in League of Legends have always been known for their ability to swiftly eliminate squishy targets and snowball games. However, they seem to be struggling in the current tank meta. Building traditional assassin items on these champions is resulting in significantly lower win rates.

AD Assassins

First, let's take a look at the win rates of AD assassins when building the following items:

• Duskblade of Draktharr
• Eclipse
• Prowler's Claw

Here are the win rates for some popular AD assassins:

• Zed: 44%
• Talon: 47%
• Kha'Zix: 46%
• Rengar: 45%
• Qiyana: 48.5%

As we can see, these champions are struggling to achieve even a 50% win rate when building traditional assassin items.

AP Assassins

Next, let's examine the win rates of AP assassins when building the following items:

• Hextech Rocketbelt
• Nashor's Tooth
• Night Harvester
• Luden's Echo

Here are the win rates for some popular AP assassins:

• Katarina: 42%
• Evelynn: 49%
• Fizz: 50%
• Ekko: 50%
• LeBlanc: 47%

Similar to AD assassins, AP assassins also struggle to maintain a positive win rate when building these items.

The Tank Meta Impact

The current tank meta has really thrown a wrench in the plans of assassins. With tanky champions dominating the game, these stealthy killers are left scratching their heads, wondering where all the squishies went. This new landscape presents a significant challenge for assassins, who now struggle to secure kills and execute their game plan effectively.

Final Thoughts

Assassins are certainly feeling the heat in the tank meta. Traditional assassin items aren't cutting it anymore, and players may need to get creative with their build paths. Keep an eye on the meta shifts and don't be afraid to mix things up to find success with your favorite champions. After all, adapting and having fun is what keeps the game interesting, right?

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