Is Flash only for newbies? Choosing the wrong Summoner Spell exposes your weaknesses; beware of being looked down upon by pros: Mage Edition

Who can understand a mage taking Flash? Unlike marksmen who have support to follow and protect them, mages lack crowd control to survive. They are as fragile as biscuits when caught in close combat. Their damage output relies on skills, so they must maintain a safe distance to deal damage, observe the map, and pay attention to their positioning to survive. Therefore, Flash is the only way out.

There are always exceptions. Diao Chan, a mid-lane hero, is widely recognized as someone who doesn't need Flash. After activating her ultimate's magic circle, she can almost infinitely refresh her skills within its range. Her second skill is a dash with an extremely short cooldown and can also briefly grant her a very short period of invulnerability, allowing her to avoid fatal attacks. She's a stand-and-fight type hero. She throws out magic orbs that stack marks, creating an area explosion that slows enemies. Her item build is semi-tank, focusing on sustain and tankiness to ensure survivability. However, she is vulnerable to crowd control. Purify is the most suitable item, Berserk is decent, and Flash is the most frustrating option—where can you run to? The core gameplay is to stay within the magic circle. After leaving, the cooldown of her first and second skills increases, allowing her to self-control before being controlled.

Yao is a mage support, very popular in low-elo games. Players often mindlessly ride on their teammates' heads, eating popcorn and watching the show. There are four suitable summoner spells: Heal for sustain and reducing teammates' recall frequency, Silence to help take down towers, and Stun to lock down and finish off enemies. Why would a parasite need Flash? Moreover, her passive allows her to enter deer form when controlled, and using Flash to escape as a support is a major no-no; you'll get flamed to the ceiling.

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