Items
Starting Items
Core Items
Situational Items
Start Doran's Blade and a Health Potion, or a Long Sword to rush your first item; Doran's Bow is another option. On your first back, buy a B. F. Sword, Pickaxe or Serrated Dirk when ahead, a Vampiric Scepter for sustain against poke lanes, or boots and a Long Sword when behind. The critical strike build is Bloodthirster, Boots of Swiftness, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge, Hexoptics C44 and Guardian Angel: rush Bloodthirster against poke, take Infinity Edge to boost Double Up and Bullet Time, and buy Mortal Reminder instead of Lord Dominik's Regards when you need anti-heal. Black Cleaver also stacks with each wave of Bullet Time, Essence Reaver fixes mana problems, Rapid Firecannon adds range, and Maw of Malmortius, Mercurial Scimitar or Immortal Shieldbow help against burst. Run Press the Attack with Triumph, Legend: Bloodline and Coup de Grace, plus Absolute Focus and Gathering Storm; Conqueror with Cut Down is a dueling alternative, and a First Strike page suits lanes where you would rather poke. Take Flash with Barrier against burst, Cleanse against heavy crowd control, or Exhaust, Ghost or Heal. Max W, then Q, then E.