Regarding Akali Nerfs: Am I the only one that dislikes the E change?

Yandere Carry·2/6/2015, 7:43:35 AM·4 votes·1,009 views

I was curious to if anyone else out there agreed with me on wanting the E change reverted. This is referring to the change where E no longer procs Akali's Q. I feel like it simply makes her kit feel clunky and removes a lot of fluidity that came out of comboing properly. I am not an expert on balance and while(when playing akali) I dislike the ult range nerf, I can't comment on it.

To clarify this is less in regard to balancing and more that it makes her feel old and clunky like I'm playing old Sion.

20 Comments

360D3GR3SS2/6/2015, 7:44:14 AM5 votes

Her E sucks now IMO.

Truly Prideful2/6/2015, 6:26:17 PM3 votes

If her E can't proc her Q marks then it honestly has no place in her kit. It felt tacked on when she came out and couldn't proc marks with it and now it does again. Just give her a new ability that fits her kit if you're not going to let her proc with it.

Pucking Purrfect2/6/2015, 7:45:49 AM3 votes

Akali useless atm.

ModKnightsKemplar2/6/2015, 8:42:50 PM2 votes

I have seen LOTS of threads that hate this change. You are not alone, and lots of boards people are talking about it. I'm surprised you haven't seen them if you hang around boards much... but if you don't, then I'll just answer your question straight. Yes, people hate it.

They hate the choppiness, as I see you talking about below, more than the damage nerf. It's a big deal to all Akali players I have seen.

Ayame Isaki2/6/2015, 6:23:22 PM1 votes

This is long, and a bit self promoting (as I wrote it), but you might find it interesting. Some good stuff in the reply comments too.

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/fuAUynaE-the-state-of-akali-as-balance-dictates

Pæan2/6/2015, 9:01:36 AM1 votes

Wasn't how it is now how it was a while ago? I think E didnt proc at first but they changed it, now changing it back. Similar to what they did/redid with ahri.

50West2/6/2015, 6:50:12 PM1 votes

Removes fluidity? As in smashing the keyboard?

McAllister2/6/2015, 7:02:21 PM1 votes

Is working an auto in such a pain? Buy Lich Bane, it'll make you feel better.

Dreadlocks2/6/2015, 8:21:03 AM1 votes

I think akali needed a nerf but I dont think removing the QE combo was the way to go =\