Talk:Malphite/@comment-3459498-20110626235249/@comment-206.112.75.239-20110701145958

You can't build tank without Banshee's viel, it will save you from so much nasty stuff. Also really hurts Annie-combo. That and Aegis, it's one of the most cost efficient items in the game, and it is an aura. There is no reason not to take Aegis. I would dump Dorans, Warmogs, Sunfire, and if we are being realistic you probably won't ever get enough for Frozen Heart, Aegis of the Legions, Banshee's Viel, AND Guardian Angel. I would always take Merc treads over Ninja boots, and last slot could be whatever if you can afford that far in, maybe a Frozen mallet at that point?