User blog comment:Darksusanoo/(Champion Rework) Syndra, the Dark Sovereign/@comment-24795478-20150729093515/@comment-1920550-20150730191426

Like 90% of AP mages always build 3 major AP items (especially now with the cheaper NLR and multiple upgrade choices it has) the CDR item (if Riot ever releases the Lost Chapter line of items into live, it's GG if your an AP mage) and Void. And compared to her in live her teamfighting power is higher due to the superior stun and latter resetable ultimate. Her being "blatantly weaker" in the early game is a point of this rework by completely inverting her power curve. She still has 3 full AOE spells to waveclear with and assault an enemy team. Difference now is she can erase you at level 6 with a full combo. And she would be picked for her massive lategame AOE damage and CC and reset power.