Talk:Maokai/@comment-68.189.240.181-20110822152630/@comment-3486816-20110824221950

the extra heal is actually pretty noticeable. If you're using your passive often (it'll be up pretty much constantly in teamfights; it's just a matter of autoattacking to proc it most of the time). It's also the equivalent of adding quite a bit of health. The main reason spirit visage is good on Maokai is because he makes such effective use of the other stats, though. The 10% CDR is particularly invaluable, since early CDR on a Tank Maokai is incredibly powerful but also very difficult to itemize for. As a first completed item (with cost and everything taken into account), it's likely the best buy for him (although I get it after 3 doran's rings since they also synergize well with him and help my offensive power while it has the potential to shine).