Precision
Mortal Reminder
Mortal Reminder earns its slot when an AD carry needs both penetration and anti-heal without breaking his ranged DPS curve.
The item is best in games where enemy sustain truly matters but you still cannot afford to sacrifice your scaling or shooting comfort just to answer it. That is why it remains relevant on marksmen that want to preserve their natural pattern.
It fits front-to-back drafts where the carry must wear down the frontline while stopping healed targets from escaping danger once tagged.
Strategic summary
Mortal Reminder earns its slot when an AD carry needs both penetration and anti-heal without breaking his ranged DPS curve.
Mortal Reminder gains value when you still need to DPS through frontline or healing targets without diverting into a purely defensive or utility slot.
Meta snapshot
Stats
- Attack Damage+25
- Critical Rate+25%
- Attack Speed+15%
- ArmorPenPercent+30
Build path
Last Whisper→Executioners Calling
Buy when
- Your AD carry has to bring anti-heal himself without falling off his ranged DPS curve.
- The enemy team combines enough armor and sustain to justify this stat mix.
Avoid when
- Another role can cover Grievous Wounds more efficiently.
- You first need a cleaner raw damage spike to survive midgame.
Champion examples
Fits naturally into a high-damage AD build without forcing a full pivot in her game plan.
Works well in front-to-back fights where Xayah wants stability into frontline and sustain.
A good option when Lucian wants to keep offensive tempo while also covering anti-heal.
Comparisons
Mortal Reminder wins when anti-heal is a real win condition. Serylda wins when utility slow and kiting pressure matter more than healing reduction.
The Collector is more aggressive for snowballing and finishing squishy targets. Mortal Reminder is more stable into teams that heal or extend fights.
Common mistakes
- Rushing it too early when enemy healing is not yet impactful enough.
- Keeping it on autopilot in a game where anti-heal is no longer the main priority.
- Choosing it only for penetration when another item would be the stronger offensive option.
Build contexts
ADC anti-heal 3rd slot
Often comes in as a 3rd slot in a standard ADC build when enemy sustain becomes clearly relevant in mid game.
AD-caster frontline answer
Relevant when a spell-oriented AD carry still needs to stay useful into a hard-to-kill frontline.
Special family
Its value spikes when enemy healing truly changes trades, resets, or frontline durability.
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FAQ
When should you buy Mortal Reminder in Wild Rift?
When enemy healing or frontline durability makes fights noticeably harder to close.
Is Mortal Reminder mandatory in every game?
No, it is strongest when both anti-heal and armor penetration have real practical value in the game.