Talk:Katarina/@comment-173.19.179.205-20120104132305/@comment-1973463-20120109090510

Skip the trinity force in favor of a bloodthirster and that's a decent build. Also "Atmogs" is two items. Meaning you don't have 3 "situational" slots after those items you listed. I also would get sorc shoes anyway. unless you just reeeally need mercs against the particular enemy team.

"I've been toying with this idea... but it sacrifices your early game damage so much (which is where you shine). Fun if you pull it off, but not optimal.. "

sacrifices early damage? how? doran's blade x2 vs what, a blasting wand? two amp tomes? 20 AD gets you just as much damage as 40 AP, plus you aren't as squishy.