Talk:Ryze/@comment-74.233.124.143-20121123192222/@comment-5151680-20121128061608

The active isn't that amazing because it can only be used on an ally, so it's not a substitute for QSS with additional stats but more of a support item - I'd say there are better items to build on Ryze in S3.

The active can be used on yourself, but cannot be used while stunned/silenced/feared/taunted/suppressed etc. So in that manner, you are correct, it doesn't substitute for a QSS.

However, it can be used to remove slows/roots from yourself, and the 15% of missing health can easily save your life in a pinch.