Talk:Vladimir/@comment-67.248.86.64-20130129003252/@comment-4659726-20130202002455

^ Warmogs is NOT a core build item. And while you may get it from streams, one of the other players above knows what to get from experience. I for one am not a high elo player but I do think about the reasons on why you get certain items when. And what is situational/needed.

Warmog's simply doesn't give vlad enough damage and you can get a similar amount of hp from just plain AP items (Ryali's being one of the best for hp). The only benefit it really had in terms of slots/cost was lots of hp regen, and even that isn't that useful in teamfights where they often out damage your healing very easily+can ignite you. Besides being cheap at the time, it is now fairly priced.

Deathcap gives you a much better option to invest in for both the short term and long term as vlad. Which is why it is core along with Revolver. Everything else is bought based on game, and I have a feeling the new seeker's armguard will be a great mid game item for many AP's, vlad included.