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What is Bastionbreaker? \ud83c\udff0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bastionbreaker is a dual-purpose lethality item that rewards kills with immediate objective leverage<\/strong> \u2014 combining a lethality-scaling true damage ability burst tool (SHAPED CHARGE) with a post-kill turret and epic monster true damage empowerment (SABOTAGE). The item’s design philosophy is specific: play aggressively in the side lane or jungle, secure kills, and immediately convert those kills into objective pressure before the enemy team can respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 22 lethality<\/strong>, Bastionbreaker occupies the top tier of flat lethality items alongside Serylda’s Grudge and Edge of Night. But where those items provide generic lethality value, Bastionbreaker’s two passives tie its power directly to ability-damage champions who fight near objectives<\/strong>. SHAPED CHARGE’s true damage bypasses armor entirely \u2014 at 22 lethality, it deals 30 + (1.5 \u00d7 22) = 63 bonus true damage (melee) on the first ability hit after the 45-second cooldown expires. SABOTAGE converts that same lethality into post-kill objective burst: 300 + (25 \u00d7 22) = 850 bonus true damage over 3 seconds to a turret or Baron on the empowered attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The availability restriction<\/strong> is significant \u2014 Bastionbreaker is disabled in both ARAM and Arena. It is exclusively a SR 5v5 and Nexus Blitz item<\/strong>. This narrows the design context considerably: SABOTAGE’s turret and epic monster empowerment only matters in game modes with turrets and structured objective control, which is exactly the SR 5v5 side lane and jungle context the item targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHAPED CHARGE & SABOTAGE \u2014 Complete True Damage MathSHAPED CHARGE \u2014 Lethality-Scaling Ability True Damage:Melee formula: <\/strong>30 + (1.5 \u00d7 lethality) bonus true damage per charge.Ranged formula: <\/strong>15 + (0.75 \u00d7 lethality) bonus true damage per charge.Cooldown: <\/strong>45 seconds (per-champion, starts after the charge is consumed).SHAPED CHARGE damage at various lethality totals (Melee \/ Ranged):22 lethality (Bastionbreaker only): <\/strong>30 + 33 = 63 true dmg (melee) \/ 15 + 16.5 = 31.5 true dmg (ranged).40 lethality (+ Youmuu’s or Serylda’s): <\/strong>30 + 60 = 90 true dmg (melee) \/ 15 + 30 = 45 true dmg (ranged).60 lethality (full lethality build): <\/strong>30 + 90 = 120 true dmg (melee) \/ 15 + 45 = 60 true dmg (ranged).80 lethality (max stacking scenario): <\/strong>30 + 120 = 150 true dmg (melee) \/ 15 + 60 = 75 true dmg (ranged).SABOTAGE \u2014 Post-Kill Turret \/ Epic Monster True Damage:Melee formula: <\/strong>300 + (25 \u00d7 lethality) bonus true damage over 3 seconds.Ranged formula: <\/strong>240 + (20 \u00d7 lethality) bonus true damage over 3 seconds.Sabotage buff duration: <\/strong>90 seconds \u2014 generous window to reach objective after kill.SABOTAGE damage at various lethality totals (Melee \/ Ranged):22 lethality: <\/strong>300 + 550 = 850 true dmg (melee) \/ 240 + 440 = 680 true dmg (ranged).40 lethality: <\/strong>300 + 1,000 = 1,300 true dmg (melee) \/ 240 + 800 = 1,040 true dmg (ranged).60 lethality: <\/strong>300 + 1,500 = 1,800 true dmg (melee) \/ 240 + 1,200 = 1,440 true dmg (ranged).80 lethality: <\/strong>300 + 2,000 = 2,300 true dmg (melee) \/ 240 + 1,600 = 1,840 true dmg (ranged).True damage context \u2014 armor bypass:<\/strong>Both SHAPED CHARGE and SABOTAGE deal bonus TRUE damage \u2014 it bypasses armor and MR entirely. The true damage calculation applies after the triggering ability’s normal physical\/magic damage. Against a 200-armor tank (75% physical damage reduction), SHAPED CHARGE’s 63 true damage (melee, 22 lethality) lands as full 63 damage regardless of the tank’s armor \u2014 unlike the triggering ability’s physical damage which would be reduced to 25% effective damage before mitigation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca Base Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Statistic<\/strong><\/td>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Total Cost<\/td>3,200 gold<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>863 gold<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Price<\/td>2,240 gold<\/td><\/tr>
Attack Damage<\/td>+55 AD<\/td><\/tr>
Ability Haste<\/td>+15 AH<\/td><\/tr>
Lethality<\/td>+22 lethality<\/td><\/tr>
Item ID<\/td>2520<\/td><\/tr>
Item Limit<\/td>Limited to 1 Bastionbreaker<\/td><\/tr>
Availability<\/td>SR 5v5, Nexus Blitz ONLY (DISABLED: ARAM, Arena)<\/td><\/tr>
SHAPED CHARGE: Trigger<\/td>Next champion ability dealing ability damage to a champion or epic monster<\/td><\/tr>
SHAPED CHARGE: Melee bonus true damage<\/td>30 (+1.5 per 1 lethality)<\/td><\/tr>
SHAPED CHARGE: Ranged bonus true damage<\/td>15 (+0.75 per 1 lethality)<\/td><\/tr>
SHAPED CHARGE: Cooldown<\/td>45 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
SHAPED CHARGE: Damage timing<\/td>Bonus true damage added to the triggering ability damage instance<\/td><\/tr>
SABOTAGE: Trigger<\/td>Takedown on enemy champion within 3 seconds of dealing damage to them<\/td><\/tr>
SABOTAGE: Buff duration<\/td>90 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
SABOTAGE: Activation<\/td>Next basic attack against a turret or epic monster consumes Sabotage<\/td><\/tr>
SABOTAGE: Melee bonus true damage (turret\/objective)<\/td>300 (+25 per 1 lethality) over 3 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
SABOTAGE: Ranged bonus true damage (turret\/objective)<\/td>240 (+20 per 1 lethality) over 3 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
SABOTAGE: Delivery duration<\/td>Over 3 seconds (damage-over-time to objective)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Map Availability \u2014 SR 5v5 and Nexus Blitz Only<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f Bastionbreaker Availability \u2014 Critical Information:SR 5v5: <\/strong>AVAILABLE \u2014 both SHAPED CHARGE and SABOTAGE function fully. Turrets and epic monsters (Baron, Dragon, Rift Herald, Voidgrub) all qualify as SABOTAGE targets.Nexus Blitz: <\/strong>AVAILABLE \u2014 turrets and objectives function as SABOTAGE targets. Nexus Blitz’s accelerated game pace means SABOTAGE’s post-kill objective burst is particularly impactful in the compressed timeline.ARAM: <\/strong>DISABLED \u2014 Bastionbreaker cannot be purchased in ARAM. The item does not appear in the ARAM shop. If somehow obtained (which is not possible under normal circumstances), it would not function.Arena: <\/strong>DISABLED \u2014 Bastionbreaker cannot be obtained or function in Arena. The item is absent from Arena’s Prismatic Anvil and shop pool entirely.Design reason for ARAM\/Arena disable: <\/strong>SABOTAGE’s turret and epic monster empowerment is only relevant in game modes with turrets (ARAM technically has Nexus turrets but the overall item balance differs) and structured objective control. SHAPED CHARGE’s 45-second cooldown burst is likely too strong in ARAM’s continuous teamfight format. The item is specifically designed for SR 5v5’s side lane kill \u2192 objective conversion pattern.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd28 Recipe & Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Component<\/strong><\/td>Cost<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bastionbreaker (Total)<\/td>3,200 gold<\/td>55 AD + 15 AH + 22 lethality + SHAPED CHARGE + SABOTAGE<\/td><\/tr>
The Brutalizer<\/a><\/td>1,337 gold (212 combine)<\/td>Glowing Mote (250g) + Pickaxe (875g) + 212 combine; +30 AD + 15 AH + 10 lethality at component \u2014 strong mid-build stopping point providing AH + AD + lethality before full item; also builds into Youmuu’s Ghostblade, Black Cleaver (AH component), and other high-AD items<\/td><\/tr>
  \u2514 Glowing Mote<\/td>250 gold<\/td>AH input for The Brutalizer<\/td><\/tr>
  \u2514 Pickaxe<\/td>875 gold<\/td>AD input for The Brutalizer<\/td><\/tr>
Serrated Dirk<\/a><\/td>1,000 gold (300 combine)<\/td>Long Sword (350g) + Long Sword (350g) + 300 combine; +30 AD + 10 lethality at component \u2014 primary lethality + AD input; also builds into Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive, Opportunity, and most lethality items<\/td><\/tr>
  \u2514 Long Sword<\/td>350 gold<\/td>AD input (\u00d72)<\/td><\/tr>
Combine Cost<\/td>863 gold<\/td>Highest combine of the two component path \u2014 the full item costs more than Brutalizer + Dirk combined due to the 863 combine; factor in component mid-build efficiency vs full item completion<\/td><\/tr>
Sell Value<\/td>2,240 gold<\/td>~70% return \u2014 standard legendary sell ratio<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd11 Component Build Order Strategy:The Brutalizer first (1,337g) \u2014 AH + lethality + AD spike:<\/strong>The Brutalizer provides the AH component (15 AH) that Bastionbreaker bundles. First-back Brutalizer gives +30 AD + 15 AH + 10 lethality immediately \u2014 reducing key ability cooldowns and providing the lethality foundation that SHAPED CHARGE scales from. For lethality assassins whose kit benefits most from AH (Talon’s E cooldown, Zed’s W shadow cooldown, Qiyana’s combo reset), Brutalizer first is the highest-impact early purchase.Serrated Dirk first (1,000g) \u2014 pure lethality + AD:<\/strong>Serrated Dirk (1,000g) provides +30 AD + 10 lethality at the lowest first-back cost threshold of the two components. For gold-limited first backs where 1,337g is out of range, Dirk provides meaningful lethality scaling for SHAPED CHARGE immediately. At 10 lethality from Dirk alone: SHAPED CHARGE melee deals 30 + (1.5 \u00d7 10) = 45 true damage \u2014 less than the full-item 63, but already bypassing armor on ability hits every 45 seconds.863g combine \u2014 high combine cost context:<\/strong>Bastionbreaker’s 863g combine is among the higher combine costs for lethality legendaries. The two components together (Brutalizer 1,337 + Dirk 1,000 = 2,337g) are strong mid-build items, but the 863g combine to complete the full item is a significant additional gold investment. In games where gold is tight, holding at Brutalizer + Dirk (providing 40 AD + 15 AH + 20 lethality between them \u2014 nearly the full item’s stats) delays full item completion but maintains mid-build stat efficiency.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfaf SHAPED CHARGE \u2014 Mechanics & Optimal Usage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How SHAPED CHARGE Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SHAPED CHARGE charges on a 45-second cooldown<\/strong> \u2014 when the cooldown expires, the next champion ability that deals ability damage to a champion or epic monster<\/strong> gains a bonus true damage rider equal to the lethality-scaling formula. The true damage is added to that single ability’s damage instance. After the charge fires, the 45-second cooldown begins again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The true damage component<\/strong> of SHAPED CHARGE is what separates it from lethality items that rely on physical damage: armor reduction via lethality still leaves some armor reducing physical damage, while SHAPED CHARGE’s true damage bonus bypasses the target’s total armor completely. At 60 lethality in a full build, the melee SHAPED CHARGE deals 120 bonus true damage \u2014 delivered as pure unmitigated damage regardless of whether the target has 0 or 300 armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ability damage requirement<\/strong> means SHAPED CHARGE does not trigger from basic attacks \u2014 it specifically fires on the next champion ability (Q\/W\/E\/R)<\/strong> that deals ability damage to a champion or epic monster. For fighters who weave autos between abilities, SHAPED CHARGE’s charge is preserved through auto-attacks \u2014 only ability casts consume it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 SHAPED CHARGE \u2014 Optimal Timing Strategy:45-second cooldown management:<\/strong>SHAPED CHARGE fires on the first qualifying ability after the cooldown expires. In a 30\u201340 minute game, SHAPED CHARGE is available approximately 40\u201353 times. Wasting charges on low-damage abilities (utility casts, non-critical poke) reduces the total true damage contribution over the game. Optimal usage: save SHAPED CHARGE for the highest-damage ability in the combo<\/strong> \u2014 the ability that deals the most base damage is the one to which bonus true damage matters most (though true damage is fixed regardless of the triggering ability’s own damage).Against armored tanks specifically:<\/strong>SHAPED CHARGE’s true damage is most impactful when the triggering ability’s physical\/magic damage is heavily mitigated by the target’s armor\/MR. Against a 200-armor tank where physical abilities deal only 33% of their raw value, the SHAPED CHARGE true damage lands as full unmitigated damage \u2014 representing a proportionally larger share of the total ability hit. Save the SHAPED CHARGE for abilities used against the highest-armor target in the fight.Epic monster timing:<\/strong>SHAPED CHARGE can fire on epic monsters (Baron, Dragon, Rift Herald, Voidgrub) \u2014 in objective fights, the true damage from SHAPED CHARGE contributes to objective HP reduction that ignores the monster’s own resistances. This creates a secondary objective-adjacent use of the charge: if the champion is participating in a Baron or Dragon fight, SHAPED CHARGE on the monster provides unmitigated true damage to the objective timer.Pre-engage cooldown tracking:<\/strong>In the pre-fight phase before a lane fight or teamfight, mentally track whether SHAPED CHARGE is available. If the 45-second cooldown recently expired, the next ability in the fight opening combo fires with the SHAPED CHARGE true damage rider. If the cooldown is mid-cycle, the charge won’t be available until mid-fight \u2014 plan the ability combo accordingly.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udff0 SABOTAGE \u2014 Post-Kill Objective Conversion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Kill \u2192 Objective Pipeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SABOTAGE is the item’s defining differentiator from other lethality items<\/strong> \u2014 it directly converts the mechanical outcome of a kill into immediate objective pressure. The sequence: secure a takedown within 3 seconds of damaging the target \u2192 Sabotage buff activates (90 seconds) \u2192 walk to the nearest turret or epic monster \u2192 first basic attack on the objective consumes the buff \u2192 bonus true damage over 3 seconds<\/strong> applied to the structure or monster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 90-second window<\/strong> for Sabotage is intentionally generous \u2014 it allows the holder to secure a kill in a side lane fight, walk to the turret (typically 5\u201315 seconds), and consume the objective damage. At 22 lethality, the melee Sabotage turret hit deals 850 bonus true damage over 3 seconds<\/strong> \u2014 equivalent to several additional basic attacks’ worth of true damage beyond the holder’s normal turret damage output. In terms of turret plate breaking, this is meaningful: turret plates have approximately 1,000 HP each, meaning Sabotage alone contributes most of a plate’s HP reduction after a kill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcca SABOTAGE Objective Damage at Build Stages:Turret plate HP for reference: <\/strong>~1,000 HP per plate (plates up before 14 minutes). Post-plate outer turret: ~3,000 HP. Inner turret: ~3,000 HP.SABOTAGE contribution at key lethality thresholds (Melee):22 lethality (Bastionbreaker only): <\/strong>850 true damage. Covers 85% of one turret plate HP in a single empowered attack.40 lethality (+ 1 other lethality item): <\/strong>1,300 true damage. Exceeds one full turret plate (1,300 > 1,000) \u2014 one hit breaks a full plate and dents the next.60 lethality (full lethality build): <\/strong>1,800 true damage. Covers nearly two full turret plates per Sabotage activation.80 lethality (maximum scenario): <\/strong>2,300 true damage. Equivalent to more than two full plates per Sabotage.Epic monster SABOTAGE value:<\/strong>Baron Nashor (SR base HP ~10,000+), Dragon (~3,500\u20134,000 HP at most stacks). At 40 lethality, 1,300 true damage from one Sabotage attack represents 13% of Baron’s HP \u2014 a significant solo contribution to the objective fight, delivered as true damage that ignores Baron’s resistances.Ranged SABOTAGE comparison (40 lethality):<\/strong>Ranged: 240 + (20 \u00d7 40) = 1,040 true damage over 3 seconds. Slightly below melee but still exceeds one full turret plate. Ranged lethality carries (Caitlyn, Ezreal AD, Varus lethality) with Bastionbreaker: post-kill empowered turret attack for 1,040+ true damage is a meaningful ADC side lane tool for turret pressure.3-second delivery context:<\/strong>SABOTAGE’s true damage delivers over 3 seconds \u2014 it’s not an instant burst on the turret. The 3-second DoT means the turret continues taking the Sabotage damage even if the holder dies after triggering it. In high-risk dives where the holder attacks the turret and then dies to turret shots, the Sabotage damage continues ticking regardless.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SABOTAGE \u2014 Key Usage Rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n