Talk:Swain/@comment-10813891-20131104091100/@comment-13944607-20131115222316

Basically what everyone else said, but i'd like to address both Space Mushroom and Newstandard in regards of the tear:

It does give you a defensive "stat" in seraph's embrace item active. Don't underestimate that shield. Also, its not just an okay item, its an amazing item on anyone. You sacrifice a bit of mid game power (although thats not even that bad if you upgrade to archangels soon) for a fantastic late game item. You get 1000 bonus mana, it gives the most AP out of any item in the game excluding rabadons passive, and that shield saves lives. I'm not saying necessarily get it, but don't just discount it, it'll make your late game even stronger.