Talk:Fiddlesticks/@comment-24453742-20140123183015/@comment-24309189-20140216231557

Rushing an Athene's Unholy Grail as MiddleSticks will solve most of his mana problems, give him 20% CDR, MR, and 60 AP.

Athene's almost negates the need of a blue buff, almost... Though that is only when you have 30%+ CDR and are spamming the ever living hell out of your skills. If you're a little stingy or are able to "take breaks" in between fights you won't have any problems, if your team gets kills (that you were a part of) the passive will fill your non-existent mana hungry belly right back up.

As for Fiddlesticks' pushing abilities. They don't really matter. Fiddlesticks is far to important in a team fight to leave his team to push anything, ever.

Against the burstie mid lane meta, Fiddlesticks does surprisingly well if your reaction time is good or if you're able to accurately predict when an assassin will jump on you. E-Q-W or Q-W-E combo them before they get their full combo off and chances are they are dead or damn near close.

On the topic of the meta... Fiddlesticks doesn't fit in anywhere. Which is what makes him so strong. Carries don't have the HP or MR to deal with Fiddle's mini-burst coupled with his insane AoE damage, and if they do, pick up a Void Staff and problem solved. As for his AoE damage, well... if he pops a Zhonya's Hourglass, the enemy team will very likely lose the fight if Fiddle is working together with his team. After he uses it, there are two choices the enemy team can make.

1: Run away and leave Fiddle's team to stab and shoot them in the back or take objectives.

2: Stay and take the damage of Fiddle's and his team.

AoE Damage is far underated in this meta, but it doesn't make Crow Storm any less devastating.

Shutting down Fiddles' early is easily done in the jungle and bot lane, but not solo in the mid lane, even with frequent ganks and camping. Should Fiddles play smart, he can make it to the late game safely and powerfully.

Sorry for the wall of text, if anyone wishes to correct or debate, please do. I'm always looking for a healthy discussion with other LoL players!