Talk:Bloodthirster/@comment-26052739-20150828203923/@comment-10136989-20151020095356

Melee champions generally value sticking power or burst over the flat damage and lifesteal of the BT.

As pointed out above Hydra gives 5 less AD and less lifesteal, but gives an AoE leech effect which more than makes up for both. The active also gives you a free burst for your AD every 10 seconds and resets your aa.

Botrk or Hydra are generally more optimal items for Melee ad champs looking to have lifesteal in their build, however I would definitely recommend this as a 5th or 6th item when the game becomes less about sticking to a carry, and more about exploding them, or taking down tanks with consistent damage.