Level 1 versus the Elder Drake

The Purpose:

The purpose of this minor study was to compare the effectiveness of items purchasable in the shop listed as Life Steal, whether by it's inclusion in Mastery, Runes or Items.

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Target: Elder Drake Champion: Ashe Level 1

Runes: 1.5% Life Steal 9% Attack Speed 8.5 Attack Damage 9 Armor / 12 Magic Resist

Mastery: Ferocity --> 5/5 Vampirism Resolve --> Perseverance

I tested all completed items under Life Steal from the shop in combination with Infinity Edge and Static Shiv.

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The Results:

Scenario A -- Success -- Bloodthirster 20% LS

AD 217 AS 0.99 CDR 0% LS: 25% Crit: 50%

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Scenario B -- Failure -- Death's Dance 0% LS

AD 215 AS 0.97 CDR 10% LS 4% Crit 50%

Notes: The Damage received Bleed over 3 seconds is better utilized against Champions.

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Scenario C -- Failure -- Blade of the Ruined King 12% LS

AD 175 AS 1.14 CDR 0% LS 12% Crit 50%

Notes: The active is only usable on Champions.

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Scenario C -- Failure -- Mercuial Scimitar 10% LS

AD 175 AS 0.97 CDR 0% LS 17% Crit 50%

Notes: The active was under utilized for this test.

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Scenario C -- Failure -- Hextech Gunblade

AD 175 AS 0.97 CDR 0% LS 4% Crit 50%

Notes: The Heal for 15% of damage done was under utilized.

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Findings:

It is my opinion that Bloodthirster is the best purchase for all around Life Steal, excluding actives and passive uses.