Talk:Ezreal/@comment-3450702-20110503155902/@comment-3319068-20110504043818

@Bach Use this guide: I am an Ezreal player and this really helped me off to start, although it is more aimed towards AD Ezreal (If you don't want that anyways) It gives specific strategies vs. practically any champ you will find in mid aswell as laning/builds, etc. it is a VERY detailed guide.
 * http://leaguecraft.com/strategies/guide/11826-a-very-detailed-ezreal-guide.xhtml

I usually use Exhaust/Ignite with 21/9/0 masteries and so far havn't gone a single game being mid without killing their mid at level 2/3. Definitely worth checking out although many things are just personal preference.

My personal build (vs. the guide) Of course some items may change depending on the team composition but this is a general build for less tanky teams (My AD build).


 * Start off with a Doran's Blade simply for an early boost as Ezreal is much stronger late game.
 * Next start working on a Sheen as this effectively doubles your base damage with a 2 second cooldown which can also be applied by Mystic Shot.
 * Of course a teleport is not enough if you have no movespeed, get boots, obtain Beserker's Greaves for the attack speed. (If you want to know why not a different pair just ask)
 * Afterwards building a Tear of the Godess getting ready to build it in to a manamune, while not right away to let it charge up a bit, this should solve mana problems especially if you have no MP5 runes.
 * Next work on building up your trinity, while TotG charges up which will after be made into the manamune for a sudden increase in AD.
 * Here you will need to START building a defensive item based on the damage type(s) of the enemy team and which is most dominant - AD --> Randuin's Omen  AP --> Banshee's Veil   AD/AP --> Guardian's Angel (if you know you will die, try to get close to a wall to teleport over) Always start with the mitigation item to increase effective health.
 * The next item I build is an Infinity Edge for increased damage, increased crit % (should be 50%) and increased crit damage, another substitute is the bloodthirster, sacrificing crit for lifesteal and more damage (provided you don't die).
 * Afterwards finish the defensive item and you should be set... if you for whatever reason have excess gold sell your Doran's blade and get an Infinity Edge if you got the Bloodthirster or vice versa.

I left out quite a few things, as I am not posting a full guide in a single comment, but that is my personal build, various things may change depending on their team like I stated above.

Q to harass if possible early on, otherwise help last hits, scale R>Q>E>W and ALWAYS get arcane shift at level 2. Essence flux at either 4 or 13 depending on your preference.

For ult use, either
 * A. Farm with it.
 * B. Snipe with it.
 * C. Use it as an AoE in teamfights.

Hope this helps.