Talk:Kassadin/@comment-16517370-20151004183753/@comment-4091261-20151013033641

I can understand the maxing of as a method of waveclear. However, is just a good way to trade back against an enemy who pokes him. should not be initiating the trade early game in any case.

Needing to rely on maxing is in the absolute worst case scenario as it just guarantees getting harassed out of lane. Even if the jungler comes to gank, the health comparison would be extremely tilted in the enemy's favor--near 100% health while is 50% health. The only way maxing first is viable is if the enemy harasses  to the point that he sitting at his second turret when the enemy is attacking the first turret--which is essentially the absolute worst case scenario. Staying in the safe range when turtling, shouldn't have an issue trading while farming.