This is the phase of the game where you are the weakest. On level 1, take one point in ricochet for better in lane poke and wave clear. Level 2, take your spell shield for mana regen and better sustain. Level 3 is when you take your boomerang blade, for even more poke. After, take 1 point in your spell shield again. Only 1. This is for the extra mana regen and the 3 second CDR. After that, continue putting points into ricochet and your ult when possible.

During this phase of the game, do not be afraid to give up 1 or 2 CS in order to survive. Poke when possible. Use ricochet to clear waves and try and stay close to your own tower. You do not need to play aggressive. You want to rush essence reaver.

This is when you start getting strong. Poke more, try to take towers, and also roam when possible to try and take objectives or get kills/assists. If you are playing against a scaling laner (Kayle, Vayne, Kayn) then get aggressive and try to deny them farm. At this point, aim to have 2-3 core items.

Prepare to start dominating teamfights! Your teamfight presence is incredibly strong due to your ricochet so you can kill multiple people at once. If the enemy laner is strong, take Blade of the Ruined King.