Vi Change Discussion and Feedback

PBE Boards won't let me create a thread, I don't see a feedback thread, and I want to talk about the changes with any who want to actually discuss

First things first, I fucking love the direction of the changes and that she is on the radar

Changes https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxkP15SVYAAswAS.jpg

Passive: Bigger shield is nice, reducing with W's is a nice idea but doesnt feel great for 1 major reason. Vi shield triggers off of hitting people with abilities, typically you use your E for the shield and to get those W procs but your typical combos are very counter intuitive. So what happens is R or Q pre-6 (shield), Auto, E (W), auto, E, then 2-3 seconds later your passive is ready but you don't have a charge/ability to proc it because Vi's combo is very front loaded. I mean you could just wait a few seconds, but by then Vi has blown her CC so nothing is holding them. 2--3 seconds matters mid fight. It just leads to feels bad man moments, because optimal shield use and a proper engage kinda clash.

Q: Damage nerfs are noticeable, but not a big deal. HUGE change was the damage reduction coming off, holy shit was I surprised when I Q'd through a wave and it died without having to E or anything. Love this change

W: AS shifting, noticeable but not a huge deal, I just compensated by putting an extra point in it early tho

E: Damage slightly nerfed (not noticeable at all really) but that Attack Speed change holy shit does it feel good. Almost too good, I feel like the attack is ending sooner than it should be letting me move and attack after E really smoothly. Fantastic change

R: Feels fine, less burst but more CC to secondary targets is really nice. Feels great.

Suggestion: Don't buff her shield numbers keep them the same as live or maybe reduce it a bit, but make proc'ing W count as an ability for the sake of activating her shield? It might sound a little nutty, but it would incentivize and push her towards bruiser brawler over squishy burst assassin. Would feel fantastic, but definitely would need some numbers moved around

For those who have played Heroes of the Storm, it would make her archetype style similar to Artanis. Alright damage, sustained durability so long as they are allowed to keep auto'ing they can keep getting shields.

Anyone else have thoughts or feelings on the Vi changes?