Talk:Vladimir/@comment-2248060-20121029142908/@comment-4659726-20121030041033

Well if you are top lane and you need more sustain, CDR boots are a decent way to go as they allow for more Q's to be thrown out. But generally Vlad does fine with the defensive mastery cdr if top lane, or just the offensive mastery cdr for mid.

Early game getting sorc boots is definitely more effective in terms of damage but you want to switch out for ionians when you get void staff.

Generally other CDR items help but aren't a must buy early and mid game unless you really need to sustain harder.