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.
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.
The Results:
Scenario A -- Success -- Bloodthirster 20% LS
AD 217 AS 0.99 CDR 0% LS: 25% Crit: 50%
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.
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.
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.
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.
Findings:
It is my opinion that Bloodthirster is the best purchase for all around Life Steal, excluding actives and passive uses.
