[Lucid:]

Yeah, level 3 is always a powerful level. However, if you are level 2 and they are still level 1, you have a HUGE advantage, having twice as many spells as them rather than 33% more spells. It took me a while to get used to being so aggressive so early, but I really like it now.

It's not even always about getting a kill (depending on the matchup), but just doing enough to zone them out. For instance, getting level 2 first when your opponent is Leona, and doing enough damage to her, can stop her from initiating on you pretty much ever, because if she jumps in while she's low she dies. But if Leona gets level 2 first she probably kills one of you.