There are a lot of ways to start off the game with items, but I think a lot of people have misconceptions. They think Doran's items provide more health and stats so they're a better start. Let me clear this up.

Starting with a Doran's gives you 100~120 effective health.
Starting with boots + 3 health pots gives you 150 x 3 = 450 effective health
Starting with mana + 2 health pots gives you 150 x 2 = 300 effective health
Starting with cloth armor + 5 health pots gives you 150 x 5 = 750 effective health.

Starting with a Doran's gives you either mana regen + AP, AD + lifesteal, or...
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