Serious Question: What are Enchanters Intended to Build First Now?
Ardent is getting gutted tomorrow. Source is the 7.21 patch notes, they're probably in the client by now.
Riot said they like Ardent as a way to push supports to be more offensive and interactive earlier, but now Ardent is gated by your level. And as we all know, XP is in short supply for supports.
Well. What do we do now? Serious question. Redemption was introduced and nerfed so no one would rush it. Ardent was buffed and then nerfed so it's bad to rush. So, what item do we build first on enchanters now? Eye of the Oasis, boots and then what?
- power is tied into the scaling of the AP based on mana regen granted by other items. Also, tied to your level because the majority of the damage you deal comes from having an ability maxed (level 9 minimum, better at level 13).
- power is tied to having other Heal and Shield power items, going to be significantly worse with the preseason and the removal of Windspeaker's Blessing.
- power is tied to the scaling of Health Regen based on mana regen granted by other items. Also, gives really poor combat stats (MR) for a class that already has incredibly subpar base stats.
- Damage and Ability Power both tied to your level. Supports will always be the lowest level champions in the game, save for when someone disconnects.
