Talk:Nasus/Strategy/@comment-108.222.68.112-20130325171514/@comment-9048637-20130927174420

Blade of the Ruined King? Why? Nasus' damage comes almost wholly from Siphoning Strike; attack speed and on-hit effects don't synergize with him in the slightest. Ravenous Hydra is a far better lifesteal item on him. I guess I could see an argument for BotRK as an anti-kiting tool, but it seems to me that Iceborn Gauntlet (which you do mention, granted), Boots of Swiftness and Randuin's Omen are all better choices for that.

I also don't really feel Sunfire Cape is a great choice on him. I mean, it's not bad as such, but it's not terribly slot-efficient in terms of the defensive stats it gives when compared with other armour items like Randuin's Omen. Nor does late-game Nasus need the damaging aura to stay relevant during teamfights. So, while I'm not saying Sunfire is bad on him as such, I wouldn't call it core on him by any means, and definitely not a rush item.