Talk:Vladimir/@comment-4922088-20131221160810/@comment-24010081-20140106134231

You wouldn't want to get it over Rylai's as the slow is very good for Vlad's kiting and chasing. However it is still a very good item on Vlad. The real problem is just that Ionian Boots, Sorc Boots, Wota, Deathcap, Hourglass, Rylais, Liandry's, Spirit Visage, Rod of Ages, Morrellonimicon, Void Staff, Twin Shadows, Lichbane, Deathfire Grasp, and Abyssal Scepter are all items that are good on Vlad. That's 15 items for 6 slots. Picking items that synergize (Rylais, Liandry's) or items that counter your oponents often leaves no room left to pick up Rod of Ages.