Rotting Potato

Level 8 Academy Board Rolldown Example 

Level 9 Academy Board

Level 9 Academy Board – Sentinel Emblem

This comp excels when Academy items are strong.

Focus on the first two Academy items .

The ideal items are usually a mix of 1 Ezreal carry item + 1 tank item to stabilize Stage 4 with Ezreal 2. Transition items to Corki once he reaches 2 stars. ( Ezreal 2 is stronger than Corki 1 especially with 1 academy item ). 

Item Priorities:

• Ezreal: any 2 AD item (e.g., Deathblade, Infinity Edge, or Last Whisper). Runnan’s huricane is good on Ezreal for tempo and the “Category Five” Augment is exceptionally good on him. 
• Illaoi: Sunfire Cape + other tank items (e.g., Warmog’s, Bramble Vest).
• Heimerdinger: Best in Slot (BB + Archangel’s) if possible. Otherwise, use leftover AP items + Academy item.

Game Plan:

Stage 2: Early Game

• Start with a strong Sentinel opener with paired backline traits (Sorcerers, Artillerists, Snipers, Visionaries, etc.).
• Academy opener is optimal for early item leads and a good tempo.

Stage 3: Mid Game

• Aim for 4 Sentinels or other defensive traits to stabilize.
• Roll if you have 3+ pairs to upgrade your board.
• If transitioning into Academy, avoid overcommitting to one item type ( AD or AP ) to maintain flexibility.

Stage 4: Late Game

• Level to 8 and roll for key units: Heimerdinger, Corki, and Jayce.
• Transition items to Corki 2.
• Always include Jayce and leverage Hextech Forge for backline strength.
• Cap your board with Rumble 2 if possible on 9. He can win you the game with one or 2 good items, preferably one healing and one AP/HP item
• Anomalies Priority : 
  • Corki/Jayce: Comeback Story, Center of the Universe, Infectious Anomaly, Any AD Scaling or Damage AMP Anomaly. 
  • Heimerdinger: Kill Streak, Nothing Wasted, Magic Training, Any Scaling AP Anomaly. 
  • Illaoi: Stoneskin, Giant-Sized, Deep Roots,  Any Tank anomaly that gives flat stats ( Armor, Magic Resist, HP ).