User blog comment:Odisseas25/When in doubt, buy a kindlegem./@comment-5545048-20130618114903

As a jungler you value every little batch of gold you get and you're happy whenever you can invest even small amounts of gold and get a return.

Items that have different build paths are very favorable for junglers and tanks which junglers tend to be anyways. A jungler does best when they are able to maximize their gold's value. Having items with multiple paths can allow them to switch mid game to whatever their team may need whether it is a more damage centric build, defensive or somewhere in between. Champions with dynamic builds available (or champions who are building properly in general) can even fix mistakes made by miscommunication.In fact there is a general rule of junglers that if you don't know what to buy (early) in the game just buy a kindlegem. The usefulness of the cooldown reduction cannot be understated and it builds into several prime items for junglers. Essentially the kindlegem will allow you take a reactionary build later in the game. The items it builds range from super utility (locket) to super situational (visage) but at least allows you to make the best use for your gold.