Ode to Revive

Beekeeper Singed··2 votes·230 views

For the last year I have sat back and said nothing while you buffed all the things I hated and nerfed all of the things I like.

But to remove the one thing that has kept me playing this game for a year with not even so much as an explaination may be unforgivable. For the last year all I've played in ranked has been TP/Revive Karthus, and it has been my secret weapon. Every game, someone says "why revive" or "dont take revive" etc, but then when its used to make a big play late game and completely turn the tide of a game they understand. Heck, even in normals I would take it on some champs because of the potential to make a gamechanging play. I get that the ability to flash a short distance for some is completely essential, but I like to win and have fun above all. And with revive, I always felt like I had the potential to change the game in the most surprising way in my back pocket.

And now its gone. Presumably because you thought noone would care. Well I for one care. And today you have hurt me Riot. With no reason. Hopefully you will consider bringing it back if others like me create a fuss, but I'm sure you will just somehow buff Kat or Zed more instead.

We will miss you revive.

1 Comments

Deep Terror Nami1 votes

The last several changes to Zed and Kat have been nerfs, but I'm sure you're convinced they're secretly buffs. That aside, Revive is not a very good Ace up your sleeve, as you have to die for it to be of use. You can get kills or prevent your death altogether with the alternatives which is why almost no one uses Revive and it was removed. You don't need to feel so sorry for yourself; tons of buffs to your favored champions have happened, you're only ignoring them so you can have a pity party. Try enjoying the game instead of being so pessimistic.

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