Talk:Vladimir/@comment-25252206-20141003113359/@comment-5211662-20141021160851

I have tried to build Vladimir full tank once and I must say; While it technically works (Vladimir becomes a monster that doesn't die) it is way worse for carrying games than the AP variant. He is like a Dr. Mundo that is ranged and has more consistent damage and teamfighting presence but is less tanky. With that said, the way I build it is to build a Hextech Revolver early, then tanky items, then Liandry so that my damage does not become entirely ignorable. Good tanky items to buy are Randuin's Omen, Thornmail, Spirit Visage (and obvious purchase). Warmog may seem like a good idea, but you will become extremely vulnerable to opponents with damage based on percentage of max HP. You can use Rylai instead of Liandry if you want to peel for your teammates instead of doing damage yourself.

Also, I always get Hextech Revolver. Some people may not feel the need to purchase it, but I do. I just can't play without purchasing a Will of the Ancients, it just makes Vladimir heal so much, and also has cooldown reduction; there are very few cooldown reduction items that work well with Vlad.