Caster Rune Setup

[quote=XnMiller]Alright, I scanned the theory craft for a long time trying to find something on this, if I failed, let me know. Anywho I was wondering what rune setup for a straight caster (Brand, Anivia, LeBlanc, etc.) would be better: Flat AP runes, or flat Magic Pen runes. Which is better early game? Which late? I know the terror of facing any champ mid when they have 50 AP off the bat at level 1. But I don't know if I've ever been scared of Magic Pen. Thoughts?[/quote]

[quote=Lugignaf]Pretty sure it's something like this: MagPen marks; MP5 seals; AP/lv glyphs; AP quints. inb4 searz corrects me on the quints... I think.[/quote]

[quote=xLiqur]Magic Pen Marks Flat Armor Seals Ap/Lvl Glyphs Flat Ap/Movement Speed Quints My setup :) Edit: You could go magic pen marks ap/lvl seals and glyphs and flat ap quints.[/quote]

[quote=XnMiller]Well, my current Rune page for a mage is Magic Pen Marks, Mana per 5, flat AP Glyphs and Flat AP quints. I'm just wondering if going flat AP or Magic pen is more deadly.[/quote]

[quote=xLiqur]Just yell rune man 3 times, in 3 separate posts and you will get your answer![/quote]

[quote=Lugignaf]It really depends on your AP ratios. You really want to be using AP/lv glyphs though. MagPen is a bit stronger early game but falls off later when you get the 40% pen.[/quote]

[quote=XnMiller]Why would we want AP/lvl? It really doesn't make a big difference mid-late game. However, using a flat gives nice damage early. Isn't early game domination what we aim for? Or am I trying to force my meta upon everyone else?[/quote]

[quote=PsiGuard][quote=XnMiller] Why would we want AP/lvl? It really doesn't make a big difference mid-late game. However, using a flat gives nice damage early. Isn't early game domination what we aim for? Or am I trying to force my meta upon everyone else? [/quote] You're trying to force your meta upon everyone else. But seriously, AP/level glphs are very good, as are flat AP quints. It also depends on whether your nuker is an early-game dominator like LeBlanc or a late-game beast like.... I dunno, Malz? Veigar? Kennen? Also check your champ's AP ratios and cooldowns, flat CDR blues are pretty nice too. Check Searz' rune guide if you are still unsure.[/quote]

[quote=theBMB]I use mpen marks, mp5 per level seals, cdr glyphs, and AP quints, works well enough for any caster, so I don't have to constantly change it up[/quote]

[quote=PsiGuard][quote=theBMB] I use mpen marks, mp5 per level seals, cdr glyphs, and AP quints, works well enough for any caster, so I don't have to constantly change it up [/quote] Basically this is fine. AP/level glyphs are nice because they're cheaper, but this rune set works on all casters. I'd focus on the marks and seals first.[/quote]