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What was the problem behind the original Rift Herald buff again?

SteelMankind··5 votes·2,205 views

The one where it gave one person Baron minions? Seems like a less heavy-handed version of the current Rift Herald

6 Comments

4th Chiming Lamb2 votes

For the first version of the buff, the time and effort of taking it from Herald wasn't worth it. They weren't even Baron minions, they just attacked 50% faster. The buff was practically useless.

For the second version of the buff, our most recent Void Superbuff, had the problem of only being usable by Top laners since it only worked while isolated. It also made a snowball lane (Where a Top took the Herald) even more snow-bally. And let's face it, the timer on that buff was complete bullshit.

This third-generation one might be changed too, or maybe Riot's finally balanced it... We'll see.

ChemicalBuster1 votes

I don't think the buff was a problem. I think it's so lower Elos paid more attention to it since I rarely saw people take herald

Rewt3 votes

dude high elo didnt even take that shit. it was only taken if it was convenient to take.

ChemicalBuster1 votes

Well I've never been high elo so I guess it wasn't because nobody took ot

MysterQ1 votes

I will say this new one is larger and flashier, so it feels like it makes an impact.

gremgar1 votes

only strong splitpushers that needed early help (eg fiora) took it and they had to have earned an advantage to do it anyways

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