MAGE UPDATE: UNHEALTHY CHAMPS
IMO I think these mages are in the worst position at the moment:
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Some suffer from having iconic ults and other abilities that Riot can't take away but makes the rest of their kit impossible to balance
, the spells are no longer healthy for the champion but because that's what they are known for (Karthus', Galio's, and Fiddlesticks' ult plus Fiddlesticks drain) Riot can't take them away without having players who main these champs and other loyal players get upset. Another problem with some of these champs is that they were meant to fill a role or archetype that prevents them from having room to change
(Cassiopeia's poison and paralyzing ult, Fiddlesticks' scarecrow idea of standing still and doing tons of damage, Galio's and Ryze's unaccomplished tank mage concept). Lastly some of these champs just have unhealthy or outdated kits
(Cassiopeia with her inability to be viable without destroying her opponents, Karthus with most of him in game is waiting to use his ult, Fiddlesticks with mostly point and click abilities but having such a high skill cap, Ryze... enough said, Swain with abilities that are straight forward and lack any luster while having other champs who can do his job better).
So these are who I think should get changes. I mostly play mages and utility supports so this is something I'm really passionate about and although I know many players think these champs to be viable and fun to play, I think they need so love in this Immobile mage update.