Finally, you may need to dedicate an item slot to a strictly defensive item to allow you to get in close to do your damage without getting blown up. Items that help here are Magi's Cloak, Mantle of Discord, Winged Blade, and Spirit Robe.
Thanks, I was just curious if the addition of Golden Blade would spark a sort of more basic attack focused build on him. But he does have a lot of utility in his kit to limit yourself to just that approach, imo.
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I've seen him built very similar to how Warrior Ravana used to be built in the jungle role.
You will want to build some power/penetration ( Jotunn's Wrath, Brawler's Beat Stick, The Crusher, Titan's Bane).
You will also typically build him slightly as a bruiser. Hybrid items such as Void Shield, Shifter's Shield, Masamune, and Ancile work great.
Finally, you may need to dedicate an item slot to a strictly defensive item to allow you to get in close to do your damage without getting blown up. Items that help here are Magi's Cloak, Mantle of Discord, Winged Blade, and Spirit Robe.