Razor: Static Link Power

Sange and Yasha is just a subpar item in general. Heaven's halberd would be a better item.

Static link's effectiveness actually diminishes as the game progresses, since it drains a fixed amount of damage. For movespeed, phase boots are sufficient, as while you're draining, position yourself near the enemy and walk-attack them.

Get this right, Razor's best skills are his Q and W. His E is a welcome addition, as is R, but they're not the things that define Razor or gives him his strength. His R is also unreliable, especially in teamfights, as it is probably not going to target the opponent you'd want it to hit. There are even times I don't level R until 10.

Another low bracketer, hey buddy guess what? This guy isnt building the ****-*** cookie cutter you're playing.

I used to always rush SnY after Vanguard, but I don't build it as much any more.. I see it more as a situational item; meaning whether to rush BKB or not. I do agree making a 'situational' or 'luxury' category for your items would help. I highly recommend Crystalis/Daedelus, because.. c'mon you're going to be leeching 100+ damage in fights, why not turn that into massive crits?

EDIT: I'd also just like to say no matter how good link is I would never suggest taking it level 1. The nuke power of your Q just hits way too hard especially on squishies in lane. Also you put yourself in harms way too early if you're going to link people at level 1.

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Item build is ****...bkb is almost always situational. And no Vanguard!?!?! Razor is renowned for being an amazing tank carry and you fail to even put a heart as situational. A Sange and Yasha should also be somewhere, more strength for tankability, more move speed, very effective passive ability...yeah

I also disagree with your skill build. A standard is that you almost always max your nuke by 7, not link. Static Link's effectiveness really only comes into play during mid game. I like to max current after the nuke because the move speed is so great for ganks, although i will put a point of two into link though. I still don't understand why your ult isn't even lvled until 9....*face palm*

Thanks, Stank, for the feedback

Actually even if you want to add E, you could try adding only one point in it, and then max Link instead of E first. Yes, Razor is very good in small early game skirmishes as he can have damage underestimated by enemies.

I haven't exactly elaborated on late game items yet, but I'm probably going to try a few builds when I have the timme to get around to it.

Razor is one of my favorite carries in the game and one of my highest win percentages on a hero (85%). But I always max out Q and E. So naturally this was a very interesting read... never REALLY thought of maxing his Link right away. So yeah, well written... nice perspective.

EDIT: Just played a game of Razor last night. I actually decided to take an early point in my Link (Which I dunno why I never did before...) and it helped me get a 1v2 double kill. Was left with 30 hp but made it out. If you play Razor I highly suggest adding at least one or two points into Link early on if you generally max out his Q and E right away... Just one level into link helps a ton more than just another into his passive.

Well, everything I wanted to point out is already answered in your guide.

Good content, +1.