User blog comment:KarasuGamma/Effective Dominion Strategies/@comment-5342720-20130413165232

I play only Dominion.

Garrison is worth it, but a waste if more than 1 or 2 take it.

Ghost is overrated, and is only good if it synergizes with the champion.

Starting boots, prospectors blade/ring, and pots works very well, especially in the health meta. Botlane AP's can find catalyst to be good (the sustain is crazy), or you can start with a component item of the item you want to rush. (for apc that is usually blackfire torch, for tanks it might be aegis or frozen heart, etc.)

Also, starting kage's isnt a good idea because you will be very squishy. You already have a huge amount of passive GP5.

Out of the champs you listed, ahri and malzahar really shine. Ahri I've never played, but malz has great zoning power in botlane. I've seen Cho do really well also. Veigar is kind of meh because he can't farm, e is the only thing making him viable.