Pick between Aegis or Beads

Pick between Aegis or Beads

This Build looks to take full advantage of Merlin's spam power. It stock's up on mana and hit's the cooldown reduction cap so he can both stay out and fight for as long as possible without having to go back to base and also get other items that maximize spam ability characters such as the first spear and the ring. This build punishes squishy character's the most and will take more abilities and time to be able to kill tanks.

(Disclaimer) If you plan to use one of the situational items in this build just build in order skipping the purple talon until you decide you want or need the situational item. Obsidian Shard appears first in this build because it's what you'll buy last when replacing your starter item.

This build is good for teams that are more tanky due to the obsidian shard you'll buy and won't focus entirely on the spam aspect of Merlin. To make up for the Bancroft's talon or Gem of Isolation are very good item pick up's giving you a big spike in power or utility bonus.

Item One/Divine Ruin- An AntiHeal/Pen item so you'd only get it against a team with healing. Buy this after boots replacing the last spear in the first build and the purple talon in the second build.

Item Two/Celestial Legion Helm- Item if they have a character who does physical damage fucking you up but will still add somewhat to magical power. Can be picked up at anytime replacing the second spear in the first build and the purple talon or ring in the second.

Item Three/Book of the Dead- Item that turns your mana into an emergency shield if you go low health only buildable for the first build replacing the second spear.

Item Four/Gem of Isolation- Very good utility item for Merlin that will help slow enemies and gives a good amount of power as well as extra health and mana. Replaces the second spear in the first build and the purple talon in the second build.

Item Five/Magi's Cloak- Defensive item that gives a shield that works as a beads you don't have to operate with a cooldown of 90 seconds. Example if they have an Ares and a Da Ji that keep pulling you around and killing you all the time this will lessen them pulling you around. Replaces second spear in first build and purple talon in second.

Item Six/Genji's Guard- Magical defense item if they have a mage fucking you up. Pure magical defense plus some cooldown reduction no power. Replaces Second spear in first build or purple talon in the second.

Item Seven/Winged Blade- Defense item if the enemy team is slowing you a lot and it's getting you killed. Gives a bunch of health and movement speed as well as a passive ability that will speed you up even more if you get slowed. Replaces Second spear in first build or purple talon in second build.