For 3000 gold, you get
The Highest MR Item in the game (60 MR)
75 AP
10% CD
Anti-engage spell shield.
Why.
I hate that AP Mages are encouraged to buy defensive items by overstating them. Why can we go back to making items like that a last resort if you are getting destroyed. Not something you have to buy.
It IS a "I am getting destroyed" item if built 1st/2nd. You just surrendered any chance of actually being able to kill something, and instead got an item that helps you survive first 1-2 seconds of fight and do at least something.
I almost never purchase Banshee's on a mage like say, Xerath. You shouldn't be that far into a fight to begin with. I will however get it on Fizz or Kat, or Galio
Ap mages encouraged to build defensive items... xD defense doesn't exist anymore on this game...
And by the way can you explain those items ? Since you find Banshee OP, you probably have a lot to say about these : 
