If an opponent claims the top of the map, rushing straight up will get you eliminated. Use protective retakes:
This is the fastest way to gain high ground. Practice placing two walls, a floor, and a ramp in one fluid motion while jumping. Doing this repeatedly allows you to scale up floors faster than an opponent running up a straight ramp. 1v1 lol top
Practice making small edits (like a single square in a wall) to create peek holes. If an opponent claims the top of the
While building gives you the positional edge, your weapons are what finish the fight. Choose the right tool and know how to use it. Doing this repeatedly allows you to scale up
Verdict
Top lane is an emotional island. One death often leads to five, because the wave gets frozen, the XP gap widens, and the enemy hits level 6 while you are level 4.