Health regen becoming strong in top lane?

[quote=NicknameMy]So, now, the calculation of start items goes on. This time [[relic shield]] + 3 [[health potion]]s vs [[doran's shield]] + 1 [[health potion]]. This calculation is made because some top laners can really abuse [[face of the mountain]]. If I already see people getting [[spirit of the ancient golem]] on top lane Mundo, i ask myself, why not get [[face of the mountain]]+[[mercury's treads]] which offers better stats and a way superior active. 50+6/5*x+150*3=100+10/5*x+150 x=312.5 This means, after 312.5 seconds or 5.2083333... minutes [[Doran's Shield]] will start to outscale [[relic shield]] sustain wise. Of course, this doesn't factor in the passive of [[doran's shield]] or the saved gold. On Mundo, it wouldn't be that great as a start item because of his passive, he is best with [[doran's shield]].[/quote]

[quote=Wayne3100]Why even compare those items? Doran's is the clear winner, because it gives more health and regen while also having a passive that doesn't go to waste just because you're solo laning. Effective health from potions is nice, but doesn't help in a situation where you're getting ganked or bursted by your enemy top laner if it's someone with high early damage (think [[Riven]] or [[Renekton]]). Edit: oh good I see you edited that in yourself.[/quote]

[quote=NicknameMy]Well, the more important comparison is [[face of the mountain]] vs [[spirit of the ancient golem]] on top laners (especially considering the PBE changes which removes the regen from [[spirit of the ancient golem]]).[/quote]