Talk:Kassadin/@comment-152.121.20.251-20130226113952/@comment-88.186.19.90-20130228165048

^ Basically what anon above said. I'll add a few items that can also work for him though:

You can replace RoA with Rilay if you want to; It gives you the same amount of AP and I prefer the slow to the extra mana (especially if I have tear already). The slow applies on W autoattack and Q, so it also allows you to chase better (as if Kassa needd more stiking power).

Don't spit on DFG. Kassa reaaaly likes the CDR and the 120 AP. The active has a long cooldown but is handy if you are fighting tanky opponents. With RBD, Zhonia, DFG and AA staff you can attain ridiculous amounts of AP, allowing you to straight out 2 shot enemy carries. I don't think it's core on him, but if you ever find yourself needing MOAR DAMAGEZ then don't hesistate.

I never find the time to build Liandy, it looks good on paper, but there are so many other things you need before you become truly potent the window of opportunity is gone. If you're in deeps shit and decide to focus on ganking, get it, otherwise skip it IMO.

I'll add to lich bane: it's a very good lategame item that significantly boosts your damage; since Kassa should AA with W at every opportunity (remember, 3 AA = 0.9AP ratio) you are bound to proc it. However, tankyness and pure AP comes first.

I've seen people get Nashor Tooth, it's cheap, ridiculously cost-effective, and allows you to backdoor pretty well with the AS and CDR. The problem is that you usually forego your tear if you build it, meaning you become blue dependant. Very good item to turn around a loosing lane or if you plan on backdooring hardcore, not very good otherwise IMO.