Objective: To teach how to play Scrap effectively in the game
Background: The presenter has extensive experience and success with Scrap in both ladder and tournament settings.
Overview of Scrap Composition
Current Patch: No significant changes to Scrap; the comp is considered optimized.
Personal Experience: Successful scores with Scrap despite challenges.
Expectation: The composition might become highly contested.
Key Concepts
Itemization Strategy
General Rule: Avoid slamming early items; save components.
Item Priority:
Belt: Consistently good for Guardbreaker on GP and Corki.
Less Whisper: Should be pre-built on Corki.
Sword and Glove: Usable on GP but not ideal for Corki.
Tear and Rod: Less favorable due to undesirable outcomes (e.g., Blue Buff or Spark).
Importance of Components
Scrap Shield Scaling: Emphasizes the use of Scrap shields over tank items.
Item Manipulation: Focus on specific item outcomes for champions like GP and Corki.
Gameplay Strategy
Early Game
Loose Streak Strategy: Opt for loose streaking to accumulate econ and components.
Augment Selection:
Prioritize augments that provide econ or synergize long-term with Scrap.
Examples: Eye for an Eye, latent forge, etc.
Mid to Late Game
4-1 Rolldown: Critical point to stabilize with Echo and Corki.
Hero Priority: Achieving Echo 2 and Corki 2 is crucial for success.
Augment Synergy: Certain augments enhance the Scrap comp, e.g., powered shields and trait tracker.
Augment Details
Key Augments:
Gold & Prismatic Starts: Preferable for maximizing Scrap potential.
Random Components: Highly valued (e.g., the movable object).
Synergistic Augments: Those that provide additional components or econ.
Closing Thoughts
Strengths: Extremely powerful once set up; can dominate from a low HP situation.
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to high-roll opponents or if key units are not 2-starred.
Final Advice: Scrap is a strong choice for players uncertain of which comp to pursue, emphasizing the importance of econ management and component saving.
Summary
Main Strategy: Loose streak, smart econ management, strategic itemization, and focus on key champions (Echo and Corki) for late-game dominance.
Endurance: Withstand early game losses for a powerful comeback after the rolldown phase.