Talk:Maokai/@comment-5763148-20141005083848/@comment-15244341-20141102230348

I consider it core. Saves Mao the need of buying FH when it's not needed. 60AP (uncharged) give 2% max health damage extra on W. The passive on RoA also gives him mana sustain in lane, which certainly great. It also fits nicely with his low cooldowns, giving him the manapool to sustain all his spells which no other damage item does for him.

Don't buy it if you don't want to, he still does great as full tank, but the item is basically everything Mao wants on huge numbers and catalyst is a great item to help his laning.