Infinity Edge Guide — Classic LoL Item Stats & Best Champions

Infinity Edge Overview

Infinity Edge is the premier critical strike item in League of Legends Classic. It amplifies critical strike damage, making it the cornerstone of virtually every ADC and crit-based champion's build. Since Season 1, Infinity Edge has been the defining item for marksmen — when you see an ADC with Infinity Edge, you know their damage has come online.

Item Stats

| Stat | Value | |------|-------| | Attack Damage | +70 AD | | Critical Strike Chance | +20% | | Gold Cost | 3,400g | | Build Path | B.F. Sword (1,300g) + Pickaxe (875g) + Cloak of Agility (600g) + 625g |

Passive Ability

Perfection: Increases critical strike damage by 40%.

This means your critical strikes deal 215% damage instead of the base 175%. Combined with high critical strike chance from other items, Infinity Edge dramatically increases your DPS.

Best Champions for Infinity Edge

S-Tier (Must Build)

| Champion | Role | Why | |----------|------|-----| | Ashe | ADC | Frost Shot + IE crit damage melts teams | | Caitlyn | ADC | Headshot crits with IE one-shot squishies | | Jhin | ADC | Every 4th shot guaranteed crit with massive AD | | Jinx | ADC | Fishbones rocket crits with Hurricane |

A-Tier (Strong With IE)

| Champion | Role | Why | |----------|------|-----| | Tristana | ADC | Bomb + IE quick combo burst | | Sivir | ADC | Ricochet crits with W | | Xayah | ADC | Feather recall crits |

B-Tier (Situational)

| Champion | Role | Why | |----------|------|-----| | Yasuo | Mid | Passive doubles crit — IE is 2nd item spike | | Yone | Mid | Same as Yasuo — double crit passive synergy | | Tryndamere | Top | Fury gives crit; IE amplifies it |

Build Path & Timing

Purchase Order

1. B.F. Sword (1,300g) — First back ideal purchase
2. Pickaxe (875g) — If you can't afford B.F. Sword
3. Cloak of Agility (600g) — Crit chance
4. Combine (625g) — Infinity Edge complete

When to Buy

• 1st Item — On most crit ADCs (Ashe, Caitlyn, Jinx)
• 2nd Item — After attack speed item on some ADCs
• 3rd Item — On Yasuo/Yone after attack speed item

Gold Efficiency

At 3,400g for 70 AD and 20% crit (plus 40% crit damage amplification), Infinity Edge is ~95% gold efficient without its passive. With the passive active in a full crit build, its effective gold value exceeds 130% — one of the most gold-efficient items in the game when synergized properly.

Synergies

Best Item Combinations

| Item | Synergy | |------|---------| | Runaan's Hurricane | Bolts can crit, spreading IE's amplified crits to multiple targets | | Phantom Dancer | More crit and attack speed = more IE procs | | Lord Dominik's Regards | Crits penetrate bonus armor | | Bloodthirster | Lifessteal scales with your massive crit damage |

Best Rune Synergies

• Lethal Tempo — More attacks = more crits = more IE value
• Coup de Grace — Amplified crits finish low HP targets faster
• Legend: Bloodline — Lifesteal keeps you alive while outputting IE damage

When NOT to Build Infinity Edge

• On-hit builds (Kog'Maw, Kalista, Varus) — These champions benefit more from Guinsoo's Rageblade and Blade of the Ruined King
• Lethality builds (Miss Fortune, Draven) — Armor penetration and flat AD scaling
• AP champions — Obviously

FAQ

Is Infinity Edge still the best ADC item?

Yes, Infinity Edge remains the best ADC item in classic League of Legends for crit-based marksmen. The 40% crit damage amplification scales multiplicatively with your other items, making it the single biggest damage powerspike for most ADCs.

When should I buy Infinity Edge?

Buy Infinity Edge as your first completed item on traditional crit ADCs like Ashe, Caitlyn, and Jinx. The earlier you complete it, the sooner your damage comes online. On Yasuo and Yone, buy after your attack speed item (usually 2nd).

Why is Infinity Edge so expensive?

Infinity Edge costs 3,400g because its passive fundamentally changes how much damage you deal. Once you complete it, your teamfight presence doubles. The high cost is balanced by the massive powerspike it provides — a champion with IE is exponentially more dangerous than one without.