How to Dominate Mid Lane with Angela (Mage)
Angela is the quintessential burst mage, perfectly suited for the Mid Lane.1 Her high damage, long-range abilities, and simple combo make her an ideal choice for climbing the ranks quickly.
| Stat | Rating | Stat | Rating |
| Survivability | $\star$ | Attack Damage | $\star \star \star \star$ |
| Skill Effects (CC/Zoning) | $\star \star \star \star \star$ | Ease of Use | $\star \star$ |
| Summoner Spell | Flash | Primary Role | Mid Lane |
1. Angela’s Skill Mastery
Angela’s core strength comes from her Passive: Flame Incantation, which stacks damage and movement speed every time she hits an enemy.2 Landing multiple hits from her S1 is key to maximizing burst.
| Skill | Key Function | Execution Tip |
| Passive: Flame Incantation | Stacks damage amplification on enemies (up to 10x) and grants Angela Movement Speed. | Use S1 (multi-hit) to rapidly stack the passive before landing your S3 finisher. |
| Skill 1: Scorching Barrage | Multi-phase fireballs that hit an area. | Your Wave Clear and Passive Stacker. Aim it right in front of your feet to spread the fireballs and check bushes. |
| Skill 2: Chaos Cinder | Fireball that stuns the first enemy hit (or creates a slow vortex at max range/on contact). | Primary CC and Setup. Essential for landing the rest of your combo. Use Flash + S2 for surprise initiations. |
| Ultimate: Blazing Brilliance | Channels a continuous beam of damage. Grants a shield and temporary immunity (CC immunity) upon cast. | Finisher and Defensive Tool. Use the immunity period to dodge crucial enemy CC (like a stun) or lethal damage, then cancel the channel to retreat if necessary. |
🔪 The Devastating Combo
The goal is to stack the passive as quickly as possible before the Ultimate hits.
- Combo: S2 (Stun) → S1 (Stack Passive) → S3 (Ultimate Finisher)3
This ensures the continuous damage from the Ultimate benefits from the maximum possible damage amplification from your passive stacks, instantly deleting squishy targets.
2. Optimal Equipment Build
This build focuses on Magic Penetration and Magic Attack to maximize her burst potential.
| Slot | Item Name | Key Benefits | Rationale |
| 1 | Boots of the Arcane | Magic Penetration, Mana Regen | CORE. Essential for boosting damage early and sustaining Mana for wave clear. |
| 2 | Scepter of Reverberation | Magic Attack, AoE Passive | Increases raw damage and adds a powerful AoE burst to every skill hit, aiding in wave clear and team fight damage. |
| 3 | Void Staff | High Magic Penetration | Necessary to cut through the Magic Resistance of enemy tanks and fighters mid-game. |
| 4 | Savant’s Wrath | Massive Magic Attack Boost | High AP item for a significant power spike, maximizing burst damage. |
| 5 | Insatiable Tome | Magic Attack, Magic Life Steal, CDR | Provides crucial spell vamp (sustain) and Cooldown Reduction (CDR) to use your powerful combo more often. |
| 6 | Tome of Wisdom | Highest Magic Attack Boost | Late-game finisher for maximum raw power. |
Situational Tip: If the enemy has heavy healing (like a Bloodweeper user), swap an item for Venomous Staff to apply anti-healing effects.
3. Best Arcana Setup
Arcana should maximize your damage and penetration right from the start.
| Arcana Color | Arcana Name | Quantity | Stats Provided | Rationale |
| 🔴 Red | Nightmare | 10x | Magic Attack, Magic Pierce | Maximize raw damage and penetration. |
| 🟢 Green | Mind’s Eye | 10x | Magic Attack, Magic Pierce | Stacks with Nightmare for massive early Magic Penetration, punishing targets who lack MR. |
| 🔵 Blue | Hunt | 10x | Movement Speed, Attack Speed | Movement speed is vital for roaming and kiting, compensating for Angela’s lack of built-in mobility. |
Beginner Alternative: You can swap 1-2 Hunt runes for Avarice (Magic Lifesteal) if you prioritize laning sustain over mobility.
4. Mid Lane Battle Strategy
Your role is to control the lane, roam effectively, and position safely during team fights.
Early Game (Tempo Control)
- Fast Clear: Use S1 and S2 to clear the minion wave as fast as possible. This creates time to roam without losing farm.
- Jungle Support: With the wave cleared, rotate quickly to support your Jungler if they are fighting for the River Spirit or attempting an invasion.
- Poke & Zone: Use the long range of S1 to constantly harass the enemy laner, forcing them to burn healing resources or recall.
Mid Game (Roaming & Ambush)
- Prioritize Ganks: After clearing your wave, always look to roam. Prioritize the Gold Lane (Marksman) to secure kills and snowball your carry.
- Bush Control: Angela excels at ambushing. Hide in bushes on rotation paths or near objectives. Use the Flash + S2 combo to instantly stun unsuspecting targets, guaranteeing your full combo hits.
- Vision Check: Use the edge of your S1 to check unseen bushes before entering, mitigating the risk of being ambushed yourself.
Late Game (Positioning MVP)
- Backline Safety: You are extremely squishy. Always position in the backline, behind your Tank and Warrior.
- Ultimate Timing: Wait for the enemy’s main initiators or tanks to engage. Use your full combo on the enemy’s high-value targets (Marksman or Mage) from the longest possible range.
- Defensive Ult: Be ready to use your Ultimate’s shield and immunity defensively to dodge powerful enemy ultimates or incoming CC that would otherwise kill you.
By mastering the S2-S1-S3 combo and maintaining safe, long-range positioning, you will consistently apply crippling pressure and deliver match-winning burst damage.
