After version 14.6 was released, many ADCs began prioritizing equipping the Statikk Electric Knife and achieving success in the Bottom Lane.
An item that caused Riot some difficulties in the 2023 season suddenly returned in version 14.6. However, this return of the Statikk Electric Knife is not due to the ability to quickly clear minions that it brings.
Currently, many Gunner players are actively buying the Statikk Electric Knife as an important item for Gunners to increase their early-game power after Smolder dominated the Bottom Lane. Even though there are no power increases or decreases, this equipment still stands out from other competitors not only thanks to its stable parameters but also its low price.
Compared to the two familiar equipment for Gunners at the beginning of the game, the Water Monster Slayer Hook or the Sword of Decay, the Statikk Electric Knife is a much cheaper option with only 2700 Gold but offers similar parameters. This is also suitable equipment to optimize minion clearing with its Passive. Thanks to that, many champions can increase their resources simply by farming and controlling minion waves.
Some of the most prominent characters from the first Statikk Electric Knife include Zeri, Lucian or Caitlyn – these champions all proved superior to the Water Monster Slayer Hook option. But the most prominent one is Jinx, the Rebel Cannon, whose win rate has skyrocketed thanks to this build, having a 53% win rate and 24% picks according to U.GG.
But this build is still not too popular for most ADCs because equipping the Statikk Electric Knife is usually for champions who need more damage in the Early Game, not Attack Speed. From there, Ashe or Kog'Maw do not receive much benefit from this item but can consider the Sword of Decay to be able to attack more quickly.
Such a changeable meta mainly comes from the fact that Smolder ended its golden age in version 14.6. Little Fire Dragon has had his skill sets heavily nerfed, causing his win rate to bottom out among ADC champions.
Version 14.7 is still in development and will be announced soon tomorrow or the next day. Riot has not yet announced any changes related to the Statikk Electric Knife item even though it is gradually becoming popular in Ranked matches. If you are a main Gunner, try this new build now to have better power in the Early Game.