Talk:Hecarim/@comment-4499945-20120930221207/@comment-4304118-20121001022337

He is quite solid as you can run Wriggles or Gold Items depending on the runes you use, getting a good leash is optimal, so he can start with boots for a good lvl 3 gank.

His biggest issue is very very early invasions, during wraiths and his 1st red, since his kit is mostly designed for teamfighting, he is not a very good duelist until he maxes a couple of them and has some items, Mundo, Shaco, Lee and Shyvanna are annoying and should be ready to flee or ping for help.

Apart from that, he scales like a beast if he gets a kill or several succesful ganks, but this is also a counterpoint as well, because he is not a jungler who will still be useful if he gets underleveled or gold starved.

Never the less, he is a blast to play as once you master his strenghts enough so his weaknesses can be ignored, if played with quick mind and precision you will be trampling the enemy AD carry like a Ghost Rider.

If you are interested I can give my usual item build, masteries and runes as well.