Predecessor Builds > Countess > Shadow Tempest Countess

This build is designed to maximize Countess's burst damage potential while maintaining her mobility and survivability in the mid-lane. This build focuses on enhancing her magic power and reducing her ability cooldowns, allowing her to unleash devastating combos on her enemies.

Why This Build is Effective:
-High Burst Damage: This build prioritizes items that significantly increase Countess's magic power, such as Combustion and Oblivion Crown. These items amplify her burst potential, enabling her to eliminate squishy targets quickly.
-Cooldown Reduction: Items like Astral Catalyst provide crucial cooldown reduction, allowing Countess to use her abilities more frequently. This is essential for maintaining pressure in the mid-lane and during team fights.
-Sustain and Survivability: Tainted Scepter and World Breaker offer health and sustain, helping Countess survive longer in fights. The shield from the Tempest crest adds an extra layer of protection, making her more durable during engagements.
-Mobility and Flexibility: Shadow Slip (Q) provides excellent mobility, allowing Countess to engage and disengage quickly. This makes her a slippery target and enables her to reposition easily during fights.

Tempest enhances Countess's burst potential and provides additional survivability through its unique passive and active abilities.
-Unique Passive - Occult: Gain additional magic power and cooldown reduction, which synergizes well with Countess's need for frequent spell usage.
-Active - Tempest: This active ability deals significant damage to enemies in an area, which complements Countess's burst playstyle.

Skill Order:
-Shadow Slip: Prioritize for mobility and damage.
-Blade Siphon: Maximize second for area damage and healing.
-Dark Tide: Upgrade as needed for additional burst.
-Ultimate Feast: Upgrade whenever available for significant single-target damage.