Talk:Gragas/@comment-68.65.106.229-20120313003118/@comment-192.250.173.20-20120313130806

I usually start with a Dorans Ring, then try to safely farm mid by last hitting close minions, or AOE last hitting with my barrel. On my first back to the store, I usually grab another Dorans ring and basic(sorc) boots. Sometimes I get the 3rd Dorans ring, sometimes I go for the Catalyst(RoA). After that, usually a Rabadons, then a Void Staff or a defensive item if I'm getting hurt. Frozen Heart is my defensive item of choice, since I tend to be a priority target in fights.

I run Flash + Clarity. You'll catch a little flak for Clarity since it's a "WTFNOOB!" spell, but since his Q is 1/3 his starting mana, it helps keep you in lane, provides a nice boost for your jungler if you let him know you'll be using it and he can run by, and provides some team support later in the game. Everyone loves free mana!

As for team fights, you will 90% of the time screw everything up with your ulti, but when you are in that 10%.....it's so good. Even if you screw up the positioning, you still do a lot of damage, so...it's kind of ok.