Talk:Kassadin/@comment-211.30.109.78-20110827174933/@comment-3532889-20110829014119

Archangel's Staff and Rod of Ages are his core build. Build the advanced parts first to get a super-heavy mana boost (Catalyst/TearoftheGoddess), grab boots, then begin finishing them. After that, build on preference and/or need. For boots, both CDR and MagicPen boots work. Damage-wise, almost every AP item has a use. Generally though, if i'm doing crazy well, I grab Mejais (nonranked), or just rush Rabadons. Following a good run, I usually pick up a Zhonyas or Void Staff, the game usually ends soon after that. If you aren't doing so hot, consider grabbing Rylais, Abyssal, or Zhonyas. For straight defense, I actually find Leviathan an interesting choice on him. Otherwise, Banshee's is the standard defensive item on carries. Grab Thornmail if a Trynd or something gets fed. Morello's Evil Tome is a decent alternative to the Rod if you were wanting to go for an even squishier kass, and the CDR certainly is nice, but I don't suggest buying it, Archangels, AND the Rod.

For Runes, I usually grab Magic Pen marks, ManaRegen seals,, HP quints, and AP glyphs. As far as masteries go, I go 9-21-0 for the boosted survivability, and I don't really feel that the utility branch helps him all that much. For summoner spells, there are few wrong answers. I generally choose from ignite, exhaust, cleanse, flash, or teleport, but ghost, clarity, and heal have their uses as well if you really want them.

For leveling, I go Q E Q E W R, then alternate Q E to max, grabbing R's of course, W dead last. Don't estimate W's utility in the laning phase, it can actually be quite useful if you stay on top of it.