Forum talk:Neekerivittu/@comment-5756858-20130702184716/@comment-3238314-20130703053342

It's exactly because of AS that it's picked, combined with the % damage passive. If you get killed before landing too many auto attacks, that's valid with any item. It means you initiated poorly, and the running away part is also a non-issue. You have 3 mobility moves, an innate slow, and the slow + haste from botrk item that help you stick and dps. The overall damage provided from a faster attack speed and % damage passive + active increase his damage alot more than using that slot to stack more AD.