Pantheon Shouldn't Block Tower Shots.

Lïghtkeeper·7/1/2017, 12:43:30 PM·139 votes·5,463 views

Fiora can riposte ANYTHING in the game: A Guillotine coming down on her head, a Magical Sword coming down to smite her to death, a ginormous hammer erupting from the ground - Still can't block a tower shot.

Yasuo can Windwall any skillshot/Ranged Auto in the game: Can part the freaking seas, Turn a Giant crystal arrow into a snowflake, and a high caliber rifle shot just vanishes - Still can't deflect a tower shot.

Braum can Deflect the first hit from anything in the direction of his door: Literally ANY damage - Still can't block a tower shot.

So why. Can Pantheon. Do it. Walk in with Passive up block Use stun block walk out. Un. Harmed.

I call. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuulllshit.

Especially considering Pantheon is likely going to bully you to UNDER your tower with his Q Q Q Q Q combo... You should be able to rely on a giant tower to help you if he decides to get careless and walk under it.

86 Comments

Danjeng7/1/2017, 5:00:57 PM58 votes

Disclaimer: I don't play or endorse the playing of Pantheon in any form.

You listed out the defensive abilities of three champions, and what they do.

Fiora can riposte ANYTHING in the game Yasuo can Windwall any skillshot/Ranged Auto in the game Braum can Deflect the first hit from anything in the direction of his door

After you listed out those abilities, I saw it as that Pantheon's shield is actually the most underwhelming of them. Pantheon only blocks 1 auto attack. He can not peel his team mates or block anything other than an auto attack. He will block an attack that is only targeted towards him. Your three examples do not require that, as they intercept anything going through, which can protect allies.

archerno17/1/2017, 12:53:41 PM32 votes

Because thats his passive. While Fiora, Yasuo, Braum can do their abilities instantly, Pantheon has to stack his passive to be able to do it. Or are u suggesting Fiora, Yasuo, Braum should use 4 abilities first, before they can use their block ability? Also Fiora can block literally 20 abilities and auto attacks in same time, Braum can block tons of projectiles and Yasuo can stop any projectile coming through for 4 secs, Pantheon can block only 1 auto or Turret shot.

Jbels7/1/2017, 5:47:22 PM21 votes

{quoted}

Fiora can riposte ANYTHING in the game: A Guillotine coming down on her head, a Magical Sword coming down to smite her to death, a ginormous hammer erupting from the ground - Still can't block a tower shot.

Yasuo can Windwall any skillshot/Ranged Auto in the game: Can part the freaking seas, Turn a Giant crystal arrow into a snowflake, and a high caliber rifle shot just vanishes - Still can't deflect a tower shot.

Braum can Deflect the first hit from anything in the direction of his door: Literally ANY damage - Still can't block a tower shot.

Because Pantheon's passive can block none of those things.

Jun Long7/2/2017, 3:34:33 AM11 votes

This guy sounds like he ran into trouble against a Pantheon last game.

Wanna talk about it?

KoKoboto7/1/2017, 6:36:40 PM10 votes

{quoted} You should be able to rely on a giant tower to help you if he decides to get careless and walk under it.

First mistake. Relying on your tower.

Moist Paizuri7/1/2017, 7:27:10 PM7 votes

If anything Yas needs the rework first. [slayer-jinx-unamused]

SpaghettiVase7/1/2017, 7:06:43 PM6 votes

You compared 3 utility spells that can protect a whole team to one AA shield that protects a squishy assassin... okay

aspects17/2/2017, 7:51:34 AM6 votes

thats just the way he works hes not op hes supposed to be able to bully you hella early game because he falls of so hard riot is giving him as many tools as possible so he can suceed

Vectros7/1/2017, 7:29:48 PM5 votes

Panth passive is crap compared to everything you listed. Blocking turrets is the only thing it really has going for it. I'd much rather deal with that than Fiora blocking out 700+ damage ultimates.

Dengeden7/2/2017, 6:36:44 AM5 votes

I thought towershots were called "weak" around these parts.

TwinkiePro7/2/2017, 3:10:56 AM4 votes

His passive still isn't nearly as strong as the others. You can still cast spells against him, unlike the other two who inhibit so many more.

Dani El Pezglobo7/1/2017, 1:26:13 PM3 votes

i think since pasive also block minion aa , is kinda balanced

Sasogwa7/1/2017, 5:04:05 PM3 votes

Pantheon can't block spells or shit, and it's only for one autoattack. No, Pantheon blocking towershots is fine. Yes, he's extremely frustrating to face because of his hard lane bullying, but he's very balanced because he falls off immensely, which is sadly not the case of all lane bullies.

Quort7/2/2017, 2:42:03 AM3 votes

It's his thing. Let him have it. It's already weaker than everything else you listed.

A Basic Island7/2/2017, 9:21:17 AM2 votes

"combo"

Xion The XIV7/1/2017, 7:20:25 PM2 votes

Didn't Yasuo's Wind wall at one point block tower shots until they took their heads out of their collective asses and said fuck that?

PePsiLemoNN7/1/2017, 7:50:31 PM2 votes

Fiora can riposte ANYTHING in the game: A Guillotine coming down on her head, a Magical Sword coming down to smite her to death, a ginormous hammer erupting from the ground - Still can't block a tower shot.

Yasuo can Windwall any skillshot/Ranged Auto in the game: Can part the freaking seas, Turn a Giant crystal arrow into a snowflake, and a high caliber rifle shot just vanishes - Still can't deflect a tower shot.

Braum can Deflect the first hit from anything in the direction of his door: Literally ANY damage - Still can't block a tower shot.

While Pantheon's doesn't do any of those. Don't try saying his passive is better than Fiora Yasuo Braum shields/parry . He blocks ONE basic attack or ONE tower shot. That's his thing

MunchCrunchLunch7/1/2017, 7:56:45 PM2 votes

its very hard to argue that panth isn't op. because he has been in top 3 winrate top lane for a long time. almost two years.

Glory to God7/1/2017, 8:31:33 PM2 votes

Why would you remove the only moderately impressive part of his kit? This is literally the only difference between someone who knows what this champion can do and someone who doesn't.

Khelb7/1/2017, 9:10:59 PM2 votes

Try blocking a lux ult with Braum's shield [slayer-pantheon-thumbs]

Blåbæret7/1/2017, 9:48:08 PM2 votes

Pantheon needs a nerf.

Sexy Jack Rabbit7/2/2017, 1:58:36 AM1 votes

I think Pantheon needs some form of Passive indicator similar to Annie. The downside is that it wouldn't be as clear due to his W instantly refreshing it. Nevermind actually, that would defeat the point of an indicator.