I used to, and I sometimes (but rarely) still do. It REALLY depends, though. I'd say that for someone who's still practicing with Morde in the beginning, they should probably choose boots and 3 pots for that sustainability. I think that if I end up laning against a specific champ for the first time, and not entirely sure how to react to their abilities and appropriate playstyle, I would probably pick up the boots and potions and hug within turret range for the first few minutes to figure them out.

The main reason I choose either shield, regrowth, or amplifying tome is because of my playstyle and comfortability with Mordekaiser. I usually play really safe, no matter the lane, and focus on farming, rather than over-harassing the enemy champ. But I am all for boots and potions starting out. I guess it just depends on the person and their playstyle/comfortability with Morde and/or whoever they're up against in lane.

Hey just was reading to see if there was anything to improve on my guide and was just wondering if you ever start boots and 3 pots? Something i've been experimenting with that has a lot of success, especially mid lane against skill shot champs (obviously the most useful against). What are your thoughts?

Seen you play in game and you're a BEAST morde. Very well-written guide. I like the overall guide and explanation of your items and playstyle. Keep it up, yo.

Was actually considering changing my vote as it turns out I was mistaken about the spell vamp stacks, and that was my fault. And I actually didn't downvote all other morde guides. But that's fine.

worst build I have ever seen for morde and you downvoted all other mordekaiser guides for ******** reasons

Yes, you're right. I don't always use Doran's Shield when I'm playing solo top, although I do most of the time. It is enemy champ-dependent, and I'll pick up the regrowth pendant against champs like Singed. Thanks for that, will include it also.

The only other thing that needs fixed is maybe the coding for reading. I also would like to discuss your starting items, as I have had numerous debates over the use of doran's shield. Are there any champions you DONT use doran's top? An example would be singed, who I would instead get regrowth pendant.

My mistake on the quints, will adjust that. I'll go through to check for any spelling errors through Word and see what I can do to either shorten it up or add more coding. Thanks for the feedback! However, was there anything wrong with the actual build and playstyle to warrant a downvote?

Cant't read this guide all the way through without severe ritilin usage, its too dry. Also you have 9 quints (impossible), and quite a few spelling errors and very little bb coding to make the guide a readable, useable guide.

Nice build. Thanks for the alternatives, also

No. Just no. Grammar errors, a build I do not think it's good, several wrong information and not up to date.. just no.

I agree that revolver should be first almost always.