Talk:Graves/@comment-65.30.12.24-20120717140501/@comment-121.73.13.116-20120820125128

IE first with at least a Vamp Scepter for sustain generally is the way you want to go. BT if you're behind considerably in your lane and you need some damage right now. You basically want IE then PD straight away for the crit damage then BT for much needed damage and extra sustain. If you went BT + PD then you'll be doing less damage mid to late game because your crits will proc less.

BT can snowball well because you can get it earlier and you can lifesteal better however if you don't get the kills/assists you need, the other AD carry who has an IE and PD instead will output more damage than you. Snowballing is a risk.