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(ENG) A Forgotten but Good Composition: Cassiopeia + Shapeshifters

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When to Play It?

This composition is recommended when you start with a Cassiopeia and/or a Guinsoo's Rageblade. It's very easy to play and is highly recommended for new players, as it revolves around rerolling at level 6 for your key units.

Why is it Good?

This comp is straightforward and effective, especially for newer players. Cassiopeia's ability to scale with Guinsoo's makes her a powerful carry. The flexibility in augments is a major advantage, though some augments will yield better results than others.

Augments

High Voltage
High Voltage
Learning to Spell
Learning to Spell
Potions 201
Potions 201
Spellblades
Spellblades
Tiny, but Deadly
Tiny, but Deadly

It is also possible to play with hero Augments

Spider Queen
Spider Queen
Witchy Wallop
Witchy Wallop

Standard Composition

Since there are many guides on Poppy and Elise augments, this guide focuses on the composition without those specific augments.

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Example without Cassiopeia:

Traits
2
Dragon
Dragon
2
Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter
2
Bastion
Bastion
2
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
6
7
Shyvana
Lillia
Nomsy
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Elise
Poppy
Zoe
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Components
Recurve Bowx2
Needlessly Large Rodx2

Example with Cassiopeia

Traits
2
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
2
Bastion
Bastion
3
4
Poppy
Lillia
Cassiopeia
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Components
Recurve Bowx1
Needlessly Large Rodx1

Early to Mid

Traits
2
Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter
2
Bastion
Bastion
2
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
2
Incantor
Incantor
6
8
Elise
Lillia
Dragon's Claw
Warmog's Armor
Bramble Vest
Poppy
Ionic Spark
Cassiopeia
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Jayce
Syndra
Components
Negatron Cloakx3
Giant's Beltx2
Chain Vestx2
Needlessly Large Rodx3
Recurve Bowx2

Itemization and Priorities

If you have Cassiopeia early, prioritize building around her and ensuring she has the Guinsoo's Rageblade to maximize her damage output.

  • Tank items are generic and should be adapted based on the game. It’s crucial to have at least one Guinsoo's and a tank item for any 2-star unit.
  • Ionic Spark or Statikk Shiv are needed but not a priority since Syndra already provides magic resistance reduction.
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Rolling and Leveling

Si llegas a la ronda neutral siendo nivel 4, simplemente espera a la ronda 3-2 y subirás de manera natural a nivel 5. Allí con todo el oro que deberías haber guardado, sube al nivel 6 y rollea por tu mesa al 2. A veces vas a necesitar muy pocos rolleos, como también hay veces en las que podrías simplemente no hitear las fichas. En caso de no hitear, podrías plantearte jugar otra composición, pero es muy poco probable que no te salga ninguna ficha.

Luego de tener nuestra mesa al 2, vamos a recuperar nuestra economía y rollear sobre los 50 de oro, por nuestras fichas principales al 3, Cassiopeia y Syndra (En caso de ver muchas Shyvana o Jayce en tienda, también es bueno sacarla/o al 3, pero no indispensable)

Para el momento en que nos falten 1 o 2 Cassiopeia y de igual forma Syndra, podemos pujar un poco más profundo hasta los 30-20 de oro, para conseguirlas a 3-estrellas.

Una vez, tengamos nuestra mesa a 3-estrellas, subiremos al nivel 7. Allí podemos hacer un par de rolleos sin llegar a 0 de oro y de esta forma encontrar a Swain.

Our level 6 board should look something like this:

Traits
4
Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter
2
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
2
Incantor
Incantor
6
33
Shyvana
Ionic Spark
Neeko
Warmog's Armor
Bramble Vest
Dragon's Claw
Elise
Jayce
Cassiopeia
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Syndra
Components
Needlessly Large Rodx3
Negatron Cloakx3
Giant's Beltx2
Chain Vestx2
Recurve Bowx2

Personal Recommendations

  1. Tank Items: Remember that tank items are generic and can be adjusted based on the game and your preferences. Prioritize items that provide survivability to your frontline.

  2. Tank Prioritization: If you have the chance to get multiple tank items, I recommend equipping your main tank with items like Ionic Spark, Sunfire Cape, or other utility items that can support your team.

  3. Shyvana’s Role: While Shyvana can be a durable and damaging unit, I don’t recommend giving her crucial items since she sometimes jumps into a fight and dies quickly. It's more reliable to assume she won't survive long enough for Cassiopeia to scale.

  4. Losing Streak Strategy: I prefer to go on a losing streak early to ensure priority in the carousel, which can be crucial for getting the items you need.

  5. Pivoting: If you notice that Syndra isn’t showing up, start pushing levels to avoid falling behind. This helps you transition into a different composition if necessary.

These recommendations should help you optimize your gameplay with this composition, particularly in situations where you need to adapt to the flow of the game.

Lvl 7

Traits
5
Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter
2
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
2
Incantor
Incantor
8
90
Elise
Swain
Redemption
Ionic Spark
Protector's Vow
Neeko
Bramble Vest
Dragon's Claw
Warmog's Armor
Shyvana
Crownguard
Crownguard
Crownguard
Cassiopeia
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Cursed Hextech Gunblade
Jayce
Thief's Gloves
Syndra
Spear of Shojin
Red Buff
Nashor's Tooth
Cassiopeia
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Statikk Shiv
Components
Tear of the Goddessx4
Giant's Beltx4
Needlessly Large Rodx8
Negatron Cloakx3
Chain Vestx6
Recurve Bowx8
Sparring Glovesx2
B.F. Swordx1
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Recovering Gold and Preparing for Level 8

With our board stabilized, we can naturally pick up Neeko and Swain as they appear in the shop.

In the example board, the possible items for each unit are shown, but this doesn't mean they are absolutely necessary. The itemization will depend on the items we've collected from neutral rounds and the carousel.

Our item priority should be: Cassiopeia and a main tank Syndra > Shyvana > Jayce

Lvl 8

Traits
5
Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter
2
Dragon
Dragon
2
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
2
Incantor
Incantor
8
134
Nasus
Swain
Ionic Spark
Redemption
Protector's Vow
Neeko
Warmog's Armor
Dragon's Claw
Bramble Vest
Shyvana
Cassiopeia
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Cursed Hextech Gunblade
Jayce
Syndra
Spear of Shojin
Red Buff
Nashor's Tooth
Smolder
Components
Needlessly Large Rodx3
Negatron Cloakx3
Tear of the Goddessx3
Giant's Beltx4
Chain Vestx3
Recurve Bowx5
B.F. Swordx1

Level 8: Stabilizing Your Board

  • At level 8, find the best possible board configuration. It’s important to gather Neeko and Swain naturally, while also keeping an eye out for upgrades to 3-star units if you have excess copies.
  • Consider replacing Elise with a stronger tank like Nasus if needed, but don't sell Elise as she may be necessary for the final build.
  • The goal at level 8 is to maintain stability and possibly push to level 9, though this is difficult.

Lvl 9

Traits
7
Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter
1
Ravenous
Ravenous
3
Eldritch
Eldritch
2
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
2
Incantor
Incantor
11
177
Nasus
Swain
Ionic Spark
Redemption
Protector's Vow
Neeko
Warmog's Armor
Dragon's Claw
Bramble Vest
Shyvana
Elise
Briar
Bloodthirster
Titan's Resolve
Edge of Night
Briar
Bloodthirster
Last Whisper
Titan's Resolve
Cassiopeia
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Cursed Hextech Gunblade
Jayce
Thief's Gloves
Syndra
Spear of Shojin
Red Buff
Nashor's Tooth
Briar
Thief's Gloves
Components
Needlessly Large Rodx3
Negatron Cloakx5
Tear of the Goddessx3
Giant's Beltx4
Chain Vestx6
B.F. Swordx4
Recurve Bowx8
Sparring Glovesx5
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Final Board

  • Your final composition should include Elise and Briar again, with Briar receiving any leftover physical damage items.
  • This composition is consistent for climbing LP, though it won’t win many lobbies. It’s reliable for securing top placements and providing the necessary boost for your current rank.

Additional Information

  • While Briar can hold physical items, it's also viable to give these to Jayce. However, don’t rely on finding Briar easily, as your gold will be tight from rolling for your 3-star units.

  • This comp is fun to play and may evolve into a stronger variation in the future.

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Heintzu
Heintzu
Updated 8mo ago

(ENG) A Forgotten but Good Composition: Cassiopeia + Shapeshifters

Lillia
Nomsy
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Elise
Poppy
Zoe
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Shyvana
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