anti-ap Patch 7.0d
Hexdrinker
Champion examples
Lee Sin

Bruiser

Hexdrinker

Hexdrinker is the anti-AP safety buy for AD users that need to survive first burst without fully abandoning their offensive curve.

The item exists to keep lane or mid game from derailing into a heavy magic threat. It does not offer a full answer like a completed MR item, but it creates enough buffer to keep trading, laning, or entering skirmishes without getting instantly deleted.

It is a strong bridge on AD fighters, duelists, or exposed carries when an AP mid, poke support, or magic burst threat is specifically targeting you. It is less attractive if enemy pressure is mostly physical or if your build can comfortably wait for a fuller defensive answer.

Cost: 1100Category: DamagePatch: 7.0dTiming: Early Game · Mid Game
anti-apearlylane
Buy when A magic source directly threatens you in lane or skirmishes.
Avoid when Enemy pressure is mostly physical.
Signature Anti Ap

Strategic summary

Hexdrinker is the anti-AP safety buy for AD users that need to survive first burst without fully abandoning their offensive curve.

Meta snapshot

Power windowEarly Game · Mid Game
Draft cueAp Lane Threat
Looking forAnti Burst Ap
Anti Burst ApLaneAp Lane ThreatEarly Game · Mid Game

Special family

Anti Ap

Buy when

  • A magic source directly threatens you in lane or skirmishes.
  • You want to survive without leaving your AD curve.
  • You do not yet need a full defensive item.

Avoid when

  • Enemy pressure is mostly physical.
  • Your champion can wait for a more complete MR item.
  • You need an immediate offensive spike to keep tempo.

Champion examples

Lee Sin

Bruiser · Anti Ap Pick Diver