Talk:Swain/@comment-190.177.199.64-20120208103403/@comment-131.212.221.93-20120208175900

I run APpen reds, AP/level blues, HP/level yellows and AP quints to make up for the lack of AP items until you finish your RoA. Really only the yellows are debatable imo. AP/level, armor or mana regen if you really think you need it.

RoA should solve your mana problems outside of a long stretch using his Ult. By the time you get to lengthy mid/late game team fights blue buff is really the most realistic option. Since he needs to be in the thick of things you're item build should focus on aiding his survivability while increasing DPS.

I typically go RoA (finish boots), then rylais. I'll grab deathcap, void and zhonyas, order depending, to finish up. A zhonyas at low health in the midst of a team will pop you back to full with your ult, making it, IMO, a must have by endgame.