If you are successful in microing your illusions to various farming spots after this stage, your net worth will skyrocket. As a result, the hero receives a decent power surge because Manta Style illusions proc Counter Helix while hitting enemies as well as from the passive, which comes from taking damage from enemies. After buying a Vanguard, Axe players rush Manta Style and, after the 20 minute mark, Aghanim’s Shard. The Vanguard is one of the strongest items in this patch and is a good fit for the hero, helping him outlast opponents in laning phases. The Aghanim’s Shard allows Axe to proc Counter Helix when he is attacking whilst also granting him 35 attack speed. The Manta Style plus the Aghanim’s Shard build is the reason why Axe first became a carry. As a hero that dominates in laning, Axe has insane neutral creep clearing skills, can transition into a late game carry with a great deal of “Pure” damage, and has great survival with his tanky nature. Axe rose to prominence during the WePlay AniMajor, where PSG.LGD’s carry, Wang “ Ame” Chunyu, displayed his potency as a safelaner.
