Talk:Elise/@comment-58.106.244.161-20121106090258

Stacking AP on her isn't a bad idea. The main issue is that she isn't a Traditional AP Caster, she is an AP Bruiser. Therefore, she needs lots of Defensive measures too. Going Glass Cannon AP Caster is good from early to mid game, but u should only go this if u intend to win the game withing at most 30 mins of the game. Any further, and u just fall off.

For this reason, she is particularly good in Twisted Treeline if she goes APC. In Summoner's Rift, a Defensive Build is more suitable. CDR is also important with Elise, especially if u play her defensively. Frozen Heart is a must on her. Abyssal Sceptre is most definitely her crux item throughout the whole game, especially if she goes mid.

So, Build items for each map:

TTL: Rylai's, Lich Bane, Wooglet's Witchcap, Sorc shoes or BoS, along with 2 other items.

Summoner's Rift: Rylai's, Frozen Heart, Abyssal Sceptre, (Sorc' Shoes, Tabis or Mercs depending on the lane and match up). From here, u build according to what u need as the game progresses. For power, Void Staff and Deathcap. For survival, Banshee's and Randuin's or any other Defensive or Sustain related item.

I wouldn't recommend playing Elise for prolonged games even though her skills do betr as the game progresses.