Talk:Orianna/@comment-24606304-20150123011831/@comment-25904283-20150126041329

The problem with Tear is either you make it as 1st or 2nd purchase, or never buy it at all (no time to stack). Even if the game drags on and you have time to stack it later, it still delays your big AP items and hurts your mid game (lower damage, lower survivability due to a weaker shield). Therefore, tear is only advisable in farm lane (vs Kayle, Karthus, Lulu...).

VS AD mid like Zed or Talon, Tear is a sure NO. You want to rush Armguard into Zhonya. Early mana issue is solved with Forbidden Idol.

VS AP mid with high burst (LB, Syndra...), rushing Chalice, Codex into Athene is more beneficial.