User blog comment:Hamengeri/Outrageous Runic Blade (Custom Item)/@comment-10779726-20130825140820/@comment-10256611-20130825141946

I see your points.

But let's have a closer look at chalice version. It gives 25% increased mana regeneration at maximum stacks. Just like chalice when you have 75% of your mana (I'm not counting 3 base mana regen you have more). Additionally, you sacrificed potential damage from bork, ie, bt or any item you delayed. What's more: stacks are lost if you switch target, so either push/engage and regenerate more mana or wait until it's back. AND COMBOED: If you decide to engage in order to gain mana, you'll probably lose, because enemy spent gold you spent on mana sustain on damage or even something else.

Is it still that broken?

As for Shroud version, yes, armor it gives can win trades. I also agree that making damage magic might have been mistake. But what if damage was physical and a little bit lower?