User blog comment:Zilverdael/Seperate itemsets and why they are good/@comment-973379-20140624145524/@comment-6281696-20140626110403

O they won't burst down squishies instantly. In fact versus squishies their advantage won't be particularly impressive compared to other tanks. The issue is mostly that because they have high inherent AS combined with an offensive mechanic that allows them to bypass defense to a significant degree (true damage, % health) they end up having impressive damage versus anything remotely sturdy regardless of their items. And thus they could potentially abuse it. Admittadly it's already less of a problem than the current situation where you get near full tank bruisers with a hydra basicly assasinating squishies with their burst.