Talk:Vladimir/@comment-5698299-20121103184512/@comment-4659726-20121104025707

Actually, going Q > W/E > Q > Whatever you didn't get W/E > Max Q > Max E > max W.

Getting R whenever possible. Usually I don't take Q right away and wait until early game invades are done with if they happen. taking Q when I get to lane (usually meaning I won't push hard). I don't level E or W upon hitting lvl 2, I wait until lvl 3-4 or until gank to decide what to get. If no gank or I'm not in trouble, I take E. If there is trouble I take W.

Generally Vlad will go boots+3, then rush a revolver ASAP. After that go get boots2 and Deathcap (if you stay in lane until you have money for deathcap, just go get it. Boots 2 can be after if you really are that safe lol).

So Boots > Revolver > Deathcap/boots2 > Boots2/Deathcap > Zhonya's (strongest defensive item he has)/Wota > Wota/Zhonya's > Void Staff > Situational Sixth item.

I generally disaggree with people who say you should rush Rylai's simply because Vlad benefits so much from a deathcap in both damage and durability thanks to his passive. And that damage has been very important in all the games I've played as Vlad. Also, Rushing Wota is a bad idea before teamfights break out since Wota is a TEAM BASED ITEM. Getting it only for yourself (before teamfights) doesn't do much but waste money.