User blog comment:Yordleportal/Essence Reaver theory/@comment-13709532-20140701220420/@comment-4022742-20140702123613

I'd say it's a better damage item then. It's just niche for more caster focussed Attack Damage Champions like, , , ,. Champions that rely more on their skills to deal damage then their auto attacks. The ability to keep up 's active toggle for even longer parts of the fight with more damage is invalluable for these champions.