Rod of Ages is a key first item for Cassiopeia Top, providing essential mana, health, and AP scaling. Follow with Archangel's Staff and core items like Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Liandry's Torment for maximum damage output.

Optimal Runes:

• Primary: Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, Last Stand
• Secondary: Manaflow Band, Transcendence
• Shards: Adaptive Force (2x), Health Scaling

Skill Order: E > Q > W

Core Build Order:

1. Rod of Ages
2. Archangel's Staff
3. Rylai's Crystal Scepter
4. Liandry's Torment
5. Zhonya's Hourglass

Key Tips:

• Manage mana carefully in early trades
• Only commit to trades after landing Q
• Strong level 2 all-in potential
• Track your poison duration for maximum E damage

Strong Against:

• Smolder (62.5% WR)
• Corki (57.4% WR)
• Swain (56.4% WR)
• Yone (56.0% WR)

Weak Against:

• Viktor (38.9% WR)
• Olaf (46.4% WR)
• Renekton (47.7% WR)
• Fiora (47.7% WR)

Best Synergies:

• Rammus (58.7% WR)
• Rek'Sai (57.2% WR)
• Ekko (55.4% WR)

This build currently maintains a 54.9% win rate over 5,473 matches in Emerald+ rankings.

For situational builds, consider Summon Aery against squishier matchups or when you need more early game pressure. Adjust defensive shards based on lane opponent's damage type.

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