User blog comment:Hidden Sniper/Mechanics that don't make sense to me - Part 1 Lifesteal/@comment-7996065-20130721194513

Some carries in DotA get lifesteal pretty quick, like Lycan, Troll Warlord and Ursa Warrior.

I'd say arguing that Lifesteal is "overpowered" at the moment is like arguing that attack speed is overpowered. Few heroes can get high DPS without attack speed just as few heroes can get high sustain without lifesteal.

Would I welcome changes to lifesteal to make it less required? Yes, just as I would with AD and attackspeed.