So... the tank class rework

Verarticus·4/18/2017, 4:07:55 PM·6 votes·733 views

Ended up being 4 tanks, two of which didn't really need the big changes they got...okay. Honestly, is it just me or does it feel like the tank class got shafted with it's "rework"? There were a lot of tanks that needed some work, but they were ignored to make changes to the two that were in a good spot. (maokai maybe a bit strong, but frankly I can't say as I never really had that much of a problem with him myself)

Like, why? Rammus, Volibear, Malphite, etc. Quite a few needing some help, but unless I'm misinterpreting it this is just... it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdEQmpVIE4A

19 Comments

Ralanr4/18/2017, 4:26:11 PM4 votes

Riot said that champions like Malphite, Rammus, and Amumu needed full VGUs instead of the stuff from a roster update. Volibear is also more of a juggernaut than a tank.

As for why they only did three (or four with Amumu) they probably wanted to make fewer mistakes that come with spreading too thin like with the last updates.

Mordepool4/18/2017, 4:16:13 PM1 votes

I see your point and I do agree but the reasons riot gave where sound. Rammus Volibear and malphite. Riot wants to give them full VGU.

Hethalean4/18/2017, 4:22:19 PM1 votes

Riot learned from their mistakes in the past where they did too much and broke a lot of things as a result. This was more of a change to tanks that were causing some problems. That was my take on it.

Big Lincoln4/18/2017, 4:23:06 PM1 votes

I would have preferred the updates to be end of season if it meant we got more reworks

FiddlesOnTheRoof4/18/2017, 4:24:06 PM1 votes

Ya, as an ADC, I hate tanks. But I do agree that these were largely curious choices. Zac had a very unique kit and seemed in a good place. His rework looks really fun, but champs like you listed, plus Cho, who desperately needs a full rework, seem to need it more than any of these 3.