Lycan is a melee strength carry famed for his pushing potential. Traditionally viewed almost solely as a jungler, significant nerfs to his Summon Wolves ability meant he fell out of favour both competitively and in public matchmaking.
He has seen a sudden return to popularity in recent months, however, with a shift in play-style from jungler to safe lane farmer.
Skills
Summon Wolves is maxed first.
Howl is maxed last. It is however skilled at level 2 if laning.
Feral Impulse is maxed second. It is, however, skilled at level 1 if laning.
Shapeshift is always skilled (levels 6, 11 and 16).
Items
Starting Items: Quelling Blade, Stout Shield, Tangos, Clarity.
Early Game: Boots of Speed, Ring of Basilius.
Core Items: Vladmir's Offering, Necronomicon 3, Power Treads.
Luxury Extensions: Black King Bar, Assault Cuirass, Abyssal Blade, Heaven's Halberd, Desolator, Satanic, Heart of Tarrasque.
Situational Items: Medallion, Monkey King Bar, Boots of Travel.
