Did you ever want to throw some haymakers in League of Legends? Well, then get on top lane and play Sett! The big, chiseled fighter knows how to use his fists. In this guide, we will tell you how you can get the most out of Sett's punching power.
There are currently over 160 Champions in League of Legends, and each of them presents us with their own unique challenges. One of the most versatile and fearless champions is undoubtedly Sett, the muscular crime boss from the region of Navori in Ionia.
In this guide, we will delve extensively into Sett's abilities and playstyle. We'll also provide tips on how to use him as effectively as possible to increase your chances of victory. No one loves combat and wild brawls more than Sett!
| 💡 When was Sett released?
Sett was released on January 14, 2020. Leading the gameplay design were Glenn "Twin Enso" Anderson and Bryan "CatchesAxes" Salvatore. The goal with Sett was to create a Juggernaut, playing like a grappler in a fighting game. |
League of Legends Champion Sett: Abilities
To play Sett successfully, it's important to understand his abilities and how to use them. Here's an overview:
- Passive: Pit Grit – Sett regenerates more health, the lower his HP are. Sett's attacks alternate between left and right fists, with his right swinging faster and dealing more damage.
- Q – Knuckle Down – Sett empowers his auto-attacks and gains movement speed when moving towards opponents. "Knuckle Down" is an auto-attack reset and guarantees a left-right combo, irrespective of "Pit Grit".
- W – Haymaker – Sett stores damage, gains a shield based on stored "Grit," and then deals damage in a trapezoidal area based on the stored energy. True damage in the center of the area, normal damage on the edges.
- E – Facebreaker – Sett pulls all opponents within his range towards himself, dealing damage to them. Additionally, he stuns them for a brief moment if two opponents collide.
- R – The Show Stopper – Sett grabs an opponent, leaps forward, and slams them to the ground. All near the impact suffer damage.
Item and Rune Recommendations for Sett
Sett is a versatile bruiser who benefits from attack damage and survivability. Here are some recommended items for Sett:
- Sterak's Gage – Provides Sett with additional survivability and increases his attack damage.
- Stridebreaker – Grants Sett extra mobility and damage. The item's active effect can help keep opponents within striking distance.
- Force of Nature – Particularly advantageous in late-game team fights. Sett likes fighting on the frontline, and the longer he fights, the higher the resistances and movement speed provided by Force of Nature.
Regarding Sett's primary runes, we would recommend the Precision-Tree. One keystone is especially useful for Sett. For secondary runes, the Resolve-Tree is a good choice.
- Conqueror – This rune increases Sett's attack damage the longer the fight lasts.
- Triumph – Provides additional life regeneration and gold after a successful takedown.
- Legend: Tenacity – Reduces the duration of crowd control effects.
- Last Stand – Grants Sett more damage the lower his health is.
Remember that the selection of items and runes can vary from game to game. Adapt your selection to your team's needs, your matchup, and the game conditions.
Sett – Playstyle
Sett's playstyle is based on his ability to absorb damage and pull opponents into the fight. Sett is typically played as a fighter-bruiser and excels in taking control of the fight.
His strength lies in his ability to absorb a lot of damage and not let his opponents escape. This gives him a lot of control over how fights play out. Always keep an eye on the Grit-Bar beneath your health bar during combat.
With a full Grit-Bar, Sett can quickly decide ruthless, bloody trades on top lane for himself, especially when his opponent doesn't anticipate the massive shield and the true damage from his W - Haymaker. Timing is everything! If his W is on cooldown, it's best to wait before diving back into the fight.
Quite literally "diving into the fight" is what Sett does with his Ultimate – however, think carefully about how and when to use it. Throwing an opponent through the air might be cool, but if you land in the enemy team, even the greatest brawler of Ionia might meet his end.
| ☝🤓 Did you know?
Sett's Japanese voice actor is quite a celebrity! Takehito Koyasu not only voices our muscleman from Ionia but has also voiced Dio Brando, the ruthless villain from the anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" since 2012. |
Tips and Tricks for Sett
Finally, to finish off our guide, we want to give you a few tips to keep in mind when playing Sett:
- Pay close attention to your timing with Sett's W – Haymaker. Activate it too early, and your shield and damage won't be strong enough. If you're too late, Sett's health after the shield expires will be too low to further influence the fight.
- Make active use of the auto-attack reset from Q – Knuckle Down to cause more damage in crucial moments and win trades on the top lane.
- Strategically use R – The Show Stopper – either to isolate an opponent from their team or to throw them into your own team.
Sett is an extremely versatile fighter, capable of absorbing damage and controlling opponents. His carry potential is quite high, and his kit provides a lot of fun in the game. With the right items, runes, and smart gameplay, you can definitely lead your team to victory with Sett!
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