@RIOT: Raptor Cloak Item Line Rework
The Raptor Cloak line of items is a mess. There are currently 4 (one is soon to be deleted) and most of them see almost no use. One has a long standing history of existence without any use (you know who you are Ohm). Two feature extremely similar stat profiles (ZZ/BoC: Arm, MR, HRgn).
I aim to clean this item line up with some reorganization. First lets address Banner of Command. What even is this thing? It’s an item that makes minions immune to magic damage...but gives the user 60 armor...thanks I guess. Lets move the Promote active onto a dedicated MR item. I suggest Adaptive Helm, but you can choose. Just put it on an MR item. What is left on BoC? Not much. Nothing actually. It’s just a weird semi copy of ZZ’Rot. Delete BoC.
Since we’re on the topic of ZZ’Rot. It’s unchanged. This item makes sense and sees some use.
Next up is the outstanding issue of Ohmwrecker. This item has been around forever and despite being efficient sees virtually no use. I suggest combining this item concept with Righteous Glory as follows:
Righteous Glory (Ohmwrecker) = RC+ Kindlegem + Gold = 2650
40 armor = Gold 800 10% cooldown reduction = Gold 266.67 300 health = Gold 800 125% base health regeneration = Gold 375
Total Gold Value = 2241
UNIQUE – POINT RUNNER: Builds up to 20% bonus movement speed over 2 seconds while near turrets, fallen turrets and Void Gates. UNIQUE: Grants +75% movement speed when moving towards enemies for 4 seconds **and grants immunity to tower damage for 5 seconds.**When this speed boost ends or when an enemy champion is within close proximity, it emits a shockwave, Slow icon slowing nearby enemy champions by 75% for 2 seconds (90 second cooldown).
This item is less efficient than both of the current Righteous Glory and Ohmwrecker arrangements, but gives enhanced passive and actives. The turret immunity was made longer to compensate for the fact that it only protects the user and that the Active will probably be initiated outside of turret range.
Next up, I address the Talisman of Ascension removal. Riot has already stated they intend to bring back the active and I think this is the best way to do it. I Believe there are two ways you can go with this item. Choose either Forbidden Idol or Fiendish Codex to combine with Raptor Cloak. Do not choose a tank component such as Kindlegem or Glacial Shroud or this item will crowd out RG for tanks.
ToA/Reverie = RC + Forbidden Idol + Gold = 2650
50 armor = Gold 1000 10% cooldown reduction = Gold 266.67 10% heal and shield power = Gold 354.17 100% base mana regeneration = Gold 500 150% base health regeneration = Gold 450
Total Gold Value = 2570
OR
ToA/Reverie = RC + Fiendish Codex + Gold = 2650 50 armor = Gold 1000 40 ability power = Gold 870 10% cooldown reduction = Gold 266.67 150% base health regeneration = Gold 450
Total Gold Value = 2586
UNIQUE – POINT RUNNER: Builds up to 20% bonus movement speed over 2 seconds while near turrets, fallen turrets and Void Gates. UNIQUE: Grants nearby allies +40% movement speed for 3 seconds (60 second cooldown) (600 range).
This new item will keep ToA alive and give new flexibility in terms of what to combine it with. Currently you must take Ruby Sightstone and choose Ancient Coin as your starter item. This will allow you to build it with either starting support item, early or late, and may even be viable to champions outside the support role while staying highly inefficient for tanks.
This overall change results in 3 remaining RC items. Each of the upgrades feature a unique stat addition: MR, HP, or Healing/AP. Each item is distinct and serves a different purpose but ties into the identity of Raptor Cloak movement speed. The Promote active is relocated onto an item which has a more logical stat profile.
TLDR:
Ø. Banner of Command: Deleted
- BoC’s Promote active moved to MR item (Adaptive Helm?)
- Righteous Glory and Ohmwrecker combined: RC + Kindlegem
- ToA given standalone build: RC+Idol/Codex
- ZZ’Rot: Unchanged
6 Current items -> 4 Remaining Items (BoC removed, Ohm+RG combined, ToA stays).