Talk:Kog'Maw/@comment-109.165.75.138-20120225183745/@comment-31.23.161.209-20120227161043

The point is I actually tested those builds, and even half stacked AAS and Lich bane allow for near IE damage output on autoattacks, only you almost can't run oom and do more damage with your W. Why build LB when you don't max AP? Because, you know, it's cost effective even without high AP on some champs. It's not high numbers that matter in the end, it's the cost and slot effectiveness.

As to your example, Shyvana's W scales with AD but deals magic damage. So assuming I want to maximize its damage, I will stack AD and then buy mpen. It's all about knowing your champion.