You could actually use shiversteel instead of journey boots if you are more comfortable with krul's heroic oerk. It offers more survivability as well.

True, krul takes a while to get his lifesteal up thpugh and if you get stunned and birst down by 2-3 teammates then you're done. The boots are for escapes anf for making sure enemies don't get away. I'll try it out though!

Personally I disagree. I never take shield or armor because of the ability's shield and life steal. No need for them. I don't take boots unless players are runners and even then I can ambush them. Attack speed & weapon power. Tornado Trigger first then Alternating Current. After that I get Sorrow Blade. This is all you need to own people. The rest is situational. Go for more power or critical the rest of the game.