Vampiric Scepter

 is a basic item in League of Legends.

It is a popular item for ranged carries, such as or. Combining it with allows champions to stay in lanes for extended periods of time without needing to go back to base to heal. is often the preferred item as it also adds damage and health, but it has the drawback of not building into anything. Vampiric Scepter, on the other hand, is not limited in that regard and can be built into many advanced tier items. Buying this item first usually results in survivability for those who have high base damage or are already bulky.