What's to stop mobile mages from using the item meant for immobile mages?

Yma S·4/8/2016, 12:56:31 AM·6 votes·969 views

and get another dash?

The reason why in Dota anti mage doesn't make use of blink dagger or forcestaff is because those are pure utility items that are expensive and only give you a mobility boost.

4 Comments

Vesarixx4/8/2016, 1:07:00 AM2 votes

They could, but in a lot of cases it may not be the best option for them, Ahri and Leblanc are better off building heavy AP items or magic pen, both of them also travel further than the suggested items active anyway. I play both of these champions and I think this item would end up being a very situational pick on them since they don't really need it and it uses up a slot that could have a item 3089 or item 3151.

Though there are some mobile champions that I could see still making use of this, Fizz Jax Gragas. But I think the benefit to immobile mages could be worth the risk, I know it could help as Sona vs Leblanc since I could use it to dodge her W and prevent the Q proc during an all in.

Sniper 04/8/2016, 12:57:20 AM1 votes

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Yma S4/8/2016, 1:10:45 AM1 votes

well obviously it doesn't give as much damage as the new ROA

Super long range Mages like Lux and Xerath won't use it, because they would rather sit in a safe spot in the back and get maximum damage items

but I can really see Diana and Ekko making use of it. They will absolutely appreciate the health bonus and CDR.

RdePZ6L3ru4/8/2016, 2:15:51 AM1 votes

I, for one, am all in favor of making certain items champ-specific so that they can't be abused.