You know, I actually would be okay with Hextech Rocketbelt losing the dash active
I'm more interested in having some tankier AP options that don't have me invest in mana. Ap Bruisers like Mordekaiser, Vlad, Rumble and Zac would be really happy about an item that provides decent health, Ap and CDR.
Just my personal opinion^^
EDIT; Since Riot wanted to keep with the elemental Theme with the hextech line (Lightning, Ice and Fire) it would be cool to keep the flaming nova but give it some kind of MR shred instead of a dash.
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