So I've seen that it's common for mid lane mages (especially 
) to have two of 
during the early game. Why would you buy this when the passive won't stack? Is it simply for mana regen?
It just seems like a waste of gold to me when you could start building towards something like 
instead.
EDIT: Thanks for the info everyone! Makes more sense now.
Veraska2 votesDorans items are super gold efficient (its the tradeoff for not building anything later on) so buying an extra doran when behind (or when you feel youre opponent has a major powerspike coming up) helps you keep up with them
Meep Man2 votesThe Passive does stack. Plus Doran's Ring is the only item available to all Mages that provides direct % Mana Regeneration.
Paladin 0f Life1 votesTypically you only buy it when behind. But more hp, regeneration and ap
Vistha Kai1 votesActually the passive DOES stack.
PS. is a really mediocre item.
EndlessSorcerer1 votesEverything on Doran's Ring stacks, including the passive.
Nothing on it is unique.
Woodakoodashooda1 votes2 or 3 rings is enough to keep you on or above par with your enemy since other mana regen items were gutted or outright removed. Stacking them has basically replaced mana potions and has proven more gold efficient in fact.
