Talk:Riven/@comment-2124153-20130207062108/@comment-2124153-20130210002422

I've been using this in games for a couple days now, so far so good. I actually got a kill off the DOT the last game: hit someone with my execute as they were running away, and the last tick of the DOT finished them off.

For jungle clear speed, it's extremely fast, and it's safe enough as a first item because of the +50 AD that keeps you relevant in skirmishes. You start with the machete, obviously, and I'll get a Bead and Pickaxe as funds allow. A mere 945g later, the item is done. It's competitive with a rushed Brutalizer. As long as I don't take too much free damage, I don't miss the lifesteal of a BT.