I really don't think that the REALLY defensive build is good enough on LeBlanc. I really would go more offensive on LeBlanc but you only said "Blows" and voted my guide down :( You could have told me why it sucked^^ / I asked why, and no answer :(

On the contrary, I like the build and you said it works well for you which means it may work well for others. The dynamics of the items and masteries have changed drastically and you are one of the first pioneers on LeBlanc to post a build with the new changes in mind. Kudos for that and as long as you keep improving on it, it should continue to prove to be a guide worthy of consideration.

In case you're interested, I've devised an item build order I think is pretty effective when planning to build Archangel's. You might try it out and see if maybe you want to adjust yours.

Start with: Boots + potions OR Faerie Charm and Crystalline Flask (Most of the time start with boots to avoid skill shots but the other option can be used when the opponent has weak/no skill shots)
First Return: Boots, Tear of the Godess (or whatever you can afford to work towards tear and boots if you don't already have them)
Next: Sorcerer's Boots then work towards Haunting Guise then finish it with Landry's Torment
Finally: Rabadon's Deathcap -> Abyssal Sceptre -> Banshee's Veil OR (More AP/Magic Pen)

I always consider where I am weak as I go and switch out the order as needed. If you are hurting for AP after you get Haunting Guise, start building Deathcap then get Landry's when Deathcap is completed. If you really need some MR, grab Negatron to start your Sceptre then continue to build as normal. Banshee's is interchangeable depending on weather or not you need more protection but I rarely ever get this far in my build because the other team surrenders or we win.

I made this build mainly for people that are new to her. I will deffinetly add some alternatives. I got the Rylai's for the health and the slow. This is my first build, so im sorry that it isnt that great. :D

I played 2 games yesterday with Archangel's and it's an okay item for LB but I'm still not sure I would take it in a mainstream build. The added AP from it is a nice chunk. However, it upgraded to Seraph's late in the first game and I only got to use the shield once. It never upgraded in the second game. Of course, it will upgrade quicker if you use your abilities even when you are just traveling around and you have to be careful not to use them rapidly because there is a short cooldown on gaining mana charges. Other than risking abilities being on cd when you run into an enemy, it is okay to spam your abilities like this because you probably won't run out of mana easily. That said, distort and use your chains behind your turrets occasionally after getting Tear of the Goddess and more frequently when you upgrade to Archangel's. When you DO get Seraph's, the shield is VERY nice and typically you will be almost full on mana when you use it since your mana pool is huge and mana regen at that point in the game is quick.

What you have so far is very nice for someone new to the champion, but I really think you can include more options in here for more advanced and experienced players. Also, I really think there's no point in the Archangel's Staff, as you should be bursting everyone in 1 combo anyway.

btw, clean up the text a bit. The images look kinda messy :P

I like what you have so far! Would be great if you would expand on why you chose the items you did and list some alternatives. Of course this guide is great for the "Locked in LB and never played her before" mindset.

I like the idea of trying out Archangel's on her now with the new item upgrades so I'll have to give that a go. I wouldn't have used it before. I don't think I would use Rylai's Crystal Scepter on her as she has plenty mobility and usually if her burst doesn't finish them she can pop her Ethereal Chain to hold them back and give her a chance to finish the job. I suppose if you're not as good with landing the chains, Rylai's could be a good fallback. I would also get Deathcap sooner in the build.

I wouldn't say Ryze is LeBlanc's most formidable opponent. His cc isn't much to fear since you can still use your abilities while it is on you. Also, you have him on range with your Ethereal Chains. If you juggle around your combo a bit and use chains first, then you can catch him with Q just before the stun hits from your chains then R and W. If he stuns you right when you stun him, you will break it quick enough to finish your combo. There are other ways to mix and match your combo to effectively shut down Ryze.