Talk:Bilgewater Cutlass/@comment-5643879-20130605192814/@comment-6796114-20130612223138

Previously however, the stats on the item were a lot worse compared to the amount of gold it costed, now the item is gold efficient and has the active on top of it. Previously, it used to give 1475g worth of stats but for the cost of 1825g, but had a slightly better active, now it gives 1480g worth of stats but only costs 1400g. The difference makes it miles stronger than it used to be. More bang for your buck

Not to mention it also builds into the super strong Blade of the Ruined King which is a great late game damage item for those that don't build a lot of it, like Shyvana. Alternatively, it also builds into the fairly good Hextech Revolver, which is great if your playing a hybrid champ like Jax or Akali.