Talk:Varus/@comment-132.183.13.252-20121218160829/@comment-4916873-20121221131019

Well, I've ran him now about 20 games (live + PBE) in season 3 and I'd say he's a champion to whom the majority of the new items aren't fit to build. You will still have to focus on physical damage early game and spell damage later on. You will still need to build a high pool of both attack speed, CDR and AP.

It's essential to note that in season 2, all the items were of about maximum efficiency for him. This is why having new itemization options in season 3 should not (and did not) make him a whole lot stronger. For example, malady may seem like a strong item for him, yet it is heavily overpowered by even stronger items: Nashor's Tooth and Guinsoo's Rageblade.

Nashor's Tooth and Guinsoo's Rageblade are two essential items you want to get early on, as they also amplify your early-game physical damage output. Later on Rabadon's and Rod of Ages also prove to be excellent items. End with Runaan's.

It should be noted that you may prefer to finish Runaan's over building your Catalyst into a Rod of Ages.

Regarding my ELO, the EUW-west account I use for testing out new builds and community interaction does not have any ranked history. I prefer to keep my ranked account private. :)