Talk:Varus/@comment-24558666-20140319093011/@comment-14081808-20140407150459

Maybe I'm doing it wrong by not going full AP, but I start with a BT to get some lifesteal first. Grab Nashor's next and finish core with Rabadon's or DFG. Sorcerer's Boots for Mpen because his passive means he doesn't need as much AS from items early. Grab Void Staff for last offensive item and something defensive to finish (Zhonya is not recommended because despite AP and armor, the active just means you are waiting to die). Banshee's is good for defense as is Zephyr with the MS and Tenacity (The CDR also helps you get your ult up a little bit quicker which can be quite surprising for the enemy team).

If you are having to pick up mid slack or you have an AD mid like Riven or Zed, then the Runaan's is the way to go as a last item. The addition AS and multi-targeting mean you can simply eliminate a good deal of the other team's health as long as your team is peeling for you with a good full stack and E. Follow up with another full stack and R to pretty much seal the deal if unless they have their escapes up, saving Q for those targets that tried to stay out of danger.