Talk:Syndra/@comment-4881935-20120928044939/@comment-4947142-20120928171446

I choose Lich Bane since it offers things that Athene's doesn't provide and it synergises with it rather well. Athene's second unique passive (12% mana on kill/assist) + LB's increased mana to mention, and Athene's ability power + LB's passive. LB gives movement speed, so you can position yourself faster and makes you harder to chase down. She can proc LB's passive often though I usually keep back at a safe distance until I feel I can take on the enemy. You will have to go in close to ult anyway, and while you are there you can make use of that passive. It can also help with cleaning up the enemy team. The 2 items combined give 70 magic resist, which is very welcome for softening some of the blows.

I build those 2 items first as they provide the utility I like. Then it's mostly just a matter of building power and counter items. So Rabadon's comes next, then it's probably a Zhonya's, Void Staff or Guardian Angel for the next 2 slots.