Tbh I've seen some pros play Heimer lately: I guess me and most of the other competitive players just haven't been playing him right. He's still def not top tier, but at least somewhat viable.
Taric is insanely awesome. Definitely a competitive pick.
In terms of XP/IP, you probably got your first win of the day bonus on that game (roughly +150 to both). Winning early gives you like +10-15 IP I think.
I wouldn't go damage on Taric. Tank Taric is interesting, as is AP Taric. He's probably one of the best recipients of the golem buff of any champion. Most good teams get it for him often (since he's not a very fast jungler :P).
Taric's ult is -ridiculously- awesome. For a teamfight, the dps boost is insane (and the heal doesn't hurt either). But you definitely have to turn it off before it starts ticking hard (you can let it run an extra second or two with golem buff).
As for stacking items: You're correct with S/LB/TF, and the -movement speed- bonus of boots doesn't stack (so yes, only get one xD). MS has diminishing returns when it hits certain values, it's not item dependent. Slows do stack, up until a point.
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