2011-10-20, 12:42 AM
I took a look at Graves's "recommended" build. I think there's better options for him for certain items. His CDs are too high to make use of TriForce effectively IMO (though it can still be used in some ways or form, but not recommended).
After thinking about this for some time, these are my items of choice for Graves (Do note this is basically theory-crafting, lol).
- Infinity Edge. Standard bread-and-butter ranged AD carry item. Don't need to elaborate much more further.
- Bloodthirster. Great item for him because of the AD and the lifesteal component.
- Yomuu's Ghostblade. IMO I think this is a great item on him, especially when used with his Quickdraw to close the gap. Nice amount of armor pen, crit, AD on him plus the active will give him AS and MS for finishing that enemy off. Don't forget the 15% CDR - that helps a bunch with his long CDs. (Think about this: When you use Quickdraw and Yomuu's Ghostblade together, you can gain at least 90% AS and at most, 130% AS. Quite insane, IMO)
- Berserker's Greaves as standard boots. Merc Treads can be used if CC becomes an issue
- Phantom Dancer - more AS, Crit, and MS in a package. Syngerizes well with him
- Black Cleaver - great item for dealing more damage with autoattacks with its unique passive.
- Cloak and Dagger - if you don't have Merc Treads and need some CC reduction, this item is great on him. However, if there is Merc Treads already on him, this is redundant. Go ahead and stack another BT or get a Last Whisperer, depending on the situation. Or build a defensive item (see below)
Defensive items:
- Banshee Veil - don't need to explain much on that
- QSS - if certain hard CCs become a problem for you....
- GA - if people are seriously drooling to take you out and you still want to keep yourself alive in some way or form...
After thinking about this for some time, these are my items of choice for Graves (Do note this is basically theory-crafting, lol).
- Infinity Edge. Standard bread-and-butter ranged AD carry item. Don't need to elaborate much more further.
- Bloodthirster. Great item for him because of the AD and the lifesteal component.
- Yomuu's Ghostblade. IMO I think this is a great item on him, especially when used with his Quickdraw to close the gap. Nice amount of armor pen, crit, AD on him plus the active will give him AS and MS for finishing that enemy off. Don't forget the 15% CDR - that helps a bunch with his long CDs. (Think about this: When you use Quickdraw and Yomuu's Ghostblade together, you can gain at least 90% AS and at most, 130% AS. Quite insane, IMO)
- Berserker's Greaves as standard boots. Merc Treads can be used if CC becomes an issue
- Phantom Dancer - more AS, Crit, and MS in a package. Syngerizes well with him
- Black Cleaver - great item for dealing more damage with autoattacks with its unique passive.
- Cloak and Dagger - if you don't have Merc Treads and need some CC reduction, this item is great on him. However, if there is Merc Treads already on him, this is redundant. Go ahead and stack another BT or get a Last Whisperer, depending on the situation. Or build a defensive item (see below)
Defensive items:
- Banshee Veil - don't need to explain much on that
- QSS - if certain hard CCs become a problem for you....
- GA - if people are seriously drooling to take you out and you still want to keep yourself alive in some way or form...