Talk:Gangplank/@comment-87.18.102.46-20110722035041/@comment-50.103.0.67-20110723192745

Unless I am overfed early and can jump straight onto something obnoxious like Bloodthirster, Sheen is my second/third actual item on him. (Philosopher's Stone, Boots [situational; usually Ionian since I lack CDR Runes currently, which helps his farm and ulti a LOT], Sheen, the rest is dependent on the situation]

Seriously. Sheen gives you much more room for error in last hitting and the mana to reward extended lane control just before full-on ganking occurs (meaning you can free-farm last hits with Parrrley, AND still keep enough mana in reserve to assist in ganks). It outpaces Avarice Blade easily for both consistency and money even though it's more expensive.

Often overlooked is the fact that Sheen's mana boost means you can also keep that reserve on hand for your global ultimate. Seriously. A last second barrage before I port back for items and mana can either close a gank in progress, save an ally, or wipe a push.

Of course, you have to know when to use it, or even IF to use it. If you accidentally KS an iffy gank (where it's quite possible that the enemy would have escaped) then let them whine. Don't ever deliberately KS with it though; denying sure kills in other lanes/jungle doesn't help your team win (assuming that winning is your main goal). Gangplank is a commander in team fights and a potent carry; he is *not* an initiator or a hard-tank (off-tank, possibly). If you want your team to be able to do their job, make sure they aren't completely gold-starved.