Edge of Night on backlinerFirst slamSecond: Giant Slayeron carryItemsClimbing
Protects the carry from burst; Giant Slayer kills tanks. If the burst threat is melee rather than a caster, Bramble Vest on the frontline does more with the same components.
Position carry vs hookCorner itSpread vs AoEThe Mighty MechPositioningClimbing
Avoid Blitzcrank pulls and AoE cleave. Corner the side the hook is not on; if both corners are covered, the second row behind a tank is the safer square.
Early information means better pivots and positioning. Look at the four boards above you first; the ones below you cannot take your placement this round.
Pivot from Sniper to BrawlerAt level 6Bridge at Level 6Keep the item holderPivotingAdvanced
Brawler items carry mid-game while Sniper is contested. Keep the Sniper item holder on the bench until the Brawler is two-starred; selling it early is how the pivot loses both lines.