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A Discussion About Singed

Djerunk·12/27/2016, 9:38:25 PM·5 votes·995 views

So Singed is a VERY old champion and is definitely in need of a rework quite soon.

With the introduction of a myriad of new mechanics into the game since his release, singed game play leaves most feeling bored, either playing as or against it. His patented "chase me! chase me!" style of play leaves very little to be desired for both teams, no matter whose side the singed is on.

Though he at times can be fun and enjoyable, his kit being so outdated ,with its "run at the enemy team" kind of theme, is definitely a disadvantageous one compared against all the other, more finely tuned, kits that usually have him beat. With the introduction of Lethality, Cheap-as-can-be Black Cleaver, two +45% bonus armor pen adc items (one of which really shouldnt exist), the lack of AP items which gift significant amounts of Mana (other than ROA and Tear), and the multitude of %hp damage types you can now find in the game, Singed game play leaves first timers feeling useless, and experienced players feeling somewhat underwhelming.

Singed's kit is definitely not beginner friendly, despite his difficulty rating in his champion bio, and definitely not a kit that encourages team-work oriented game play. Though of course not all champions or play styles are team-work based, Singed's meta game play takes the cake on the most "Teamplay and skirmish ignorant" and is not the kind of play style that should be in league. Yes. There are some champions who do similiar to what singed does (illaoi, tryndamere, Jax), but they all have ability to succeed in teamfights, while singed needs at least 3 items to be of any consequence in a full blown teamfight.

So What do you guys (or gals) think about Singed?
What about his play-style do you hate (or love) or wish to see changed? Got any ideas to share?

Please comment with your thoughts

>:3

7 Comments

ABSINTHEged12/27/2016, 11:22:25 PM6 votes

Singed is an extremely unique champion with an extremely unique playstyle. He has his own following. People who enjoy him, like him because while he does have a few skill points he can capitalize on (goo flips, auto flips, etc), he's primarily a macro game champion. That's also why he isn't beginner friendly.

The problem with reworking the ultra unique champions is that the people who play them, usually play them because they don't click with anything else.

I've never clicked with a champion quite like I've clicked with singed. It would be a real shame if they reworked him just so that the majority of players (such as yourself) with pleanty of other champions they enjoy can get one more tanky bruiser with an overloaded kit to play with.

Lastly, some of your complaints about singed kind of show ignorance of how he's supposed to be played. The whole point of proxying is so that you can come back as a god tank. Rylai's makes for amazing peel, including and especially vs things that are normally difficult to peel such as invisible assassains. Also, not every game calls for a team fight strategy. Sometimes you have to keep the split push pressure. But a good singed will know when to do which one. They are not ignorant. Map awareness is beyond critical for singed. More so than for most champions.

I really wish people would stop this trend of asking for reworks on champions just because the champion is old and they don't personally click with the champion's kit.

It's obnoxious beyond all reason for the champion's cult following.

-ab SIN the GED

L9 Caps12/28/2016, 3:29:22 AM2 votes

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F*ck singed, his movement speed, his damage, his tankyness, his laugh, his design, his skins, and everything that make him Sing out of happyness.Singed

Ben Sharpio12/27/2016, 9:49:08 PM1 votes

I think he forces a very unique, yet incredibly boring playstyle, similar to trynd or any splitpusher. He just proxys to waste your time if youre stupid enough to try and kill him. For the early stages of the game where you can't force 4 v 5's, its incredibly annoying to deal with him. His playstyle is rather toxic IMO, and isn't really interactive. I kind of like the challenge of fighting other champions rather than playing farm simulator when you have an empty lane.

Kukan Seishin12/27/2016, 9:51:36 PM1 votes

Delete singed 2016, so we can have one more 2016 lul meme

(I hate any and all singed players because all they do is spam laugh and emotes, seriously, it is as stupid as it can be)

Now if you are one of the few singed players who don't do this <3 otherwise.... ^

And yes, I think he needs a complete overhaul, just kind of a onesided champ tbh