Context for Vel'Koz Buff?

MaizeCraze··3 votes·910 views

Just curious. I consider Velkoz to be one of if not the most balanced champion release. He has been in the game for a little under 18 months and during that time his kit has never been touched save for abilities matching visuals.

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SSJTribe4 votes

When asked about the current Vel'Koz Q buffs in the 8/5 PBE update, Meddler commented:

"We think Vel'koz could use a small amount of extra power. We're reducing his Q reactivation time to 0.25s (most common ability cast time, so a very minor feel change from 0.3s) and increasing the range of the secondary missiles to 1100 (from 900) to match the original missile's range as a result. We're looking to put power into Q specifically since it's a pretty signature spell for Vel'koz, with a cast style that rewards experienced Vel'koz players noticeably more than people that are just good with skillshots in general."

MaizeCraze1 votes

Thanks for the info!

kile1471 votes

Based on that I'd say it's barely a buff. The secondary missile range increase is nice, but the reactivation time is just kind of a QoL change to make the ability easier to use, doubt it's anything that people other than the person playing Vel will notice.

AMYS GRAVE2 votes

Secretly i don't want the vel koz buff because he has gone untouched forever. I really think using him as a balance reference mark would be a good decision.

MaizeCraze1 votes

I agree. I would prefer to see him without a buff, albeit a very minor one.

Rito Staff1 votes

I really love to chill sometimes and play Vel'Koz from times to times, dunno why. I don't feel he's weak nor that he's strong. Just gotta land all 4 of them skill shots ;D it's a hell of a spam anyways xD

point being: he indeed seems very balanced, even without any special movement I can escape lots of times with just Q and E

360D3GR3SS1 votes

I feel he needed a slight buff, this was appropriate.

SociopathFriend1 votes

There are few things in League more satisfying than landing a good Vel'Koz ult- but not many, not many at all.

NERDSMASHER50011 votes

because he is garbage

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