Ruby Crystal

Ruby Crystal is a basic item in League of Legends.

Cost Analysis

 * is the item from which the health gold value is derived, and as such, it derives a value of approximately per health point.

Strategy

 * While buying early may seem like a good idea, you lose a lot of defensive or offensive components that are found in Doran's items, namely, which offers health regeneration and auto-attack mitigation in exchange for the additional 80 health points.
 * Although not one of the greatest starting items, makes a strong early game item, as it can be built into a myriad of items, as well as offers an additional layer of health.