Talk:Devourer/@comment-4004863-20151017031243/@comment-26231232-20151103134607

That's kind of what happens with Devourer if you're behind, especially if you try to go for damage after you buy it. If you're behind before you buy it, then just don't buy it at all and go for another enchantment, either Warrior or Cinderhulk (Cinderhulk is safer). If you fall behind after you buy it, then just farm it up and try to get Sated as soon as possible: ward your jungle (1 stack per camp), ask your teammates to ward it as well, try to secure as many crabs as you can (2 stacks per crab), and try to set up Dragons/Baron when it's safe (5 stacks per Dragon/Baron). Sated is a HUGE power spike.

Also, one thing: DO NOT go for more damage if you're behind. Identify the biggest source of damage from their team (magic damage or physical damage) then build accordingly: Spirit Visage or Dead Man's Plate as second item (Randuin's Omen if their ADCarry is building crit and is fed). Then keep building tanky. If you want more damage, Titanic Hydra is great, it gives you tank stats but also synergizes pretty decently with Devourer. Later in the game, if your team lacks damage, then build BotRK.

One last thing: if the jungler you're playing synergizes decently with Devourer (Xin Zhao, Master Yi, Kayle, Shyvana, etc.), then 50% AS is not too bad and you can hang on to it for damage for some time. Don't stress too much about not getting Sated on time. Devourer is better than people think before Sated.