Talk:Ryze/@comment-3251806-20110820085248/@comment-3532889-20110820153344

Mana Crystal as a starting item is a must on Ryze. I think Ruby Crystal is honestly a bad starting item on most champs, Ryze is no exception. Just grab 2 hp pots for starting sum (assuming you don't get bursted in one sitting) of 400 extra hp, as opposed to what you'd get with the ruby, 180. Also, try building all mana as opposed to AP.