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[Champion Rework] Aatrox (small but possibly big) passive change.

Braum with 4 Hos··5 votes·880 views

Rules say I should state the reason of my post... pretty plain I just don't think his passive has enough "oomph"... and hope I'm posting in right place... I propose a move to make Aatrox's passive able to overcharge, like item 3072, and maybe even have a buff (maybe move speed, or damage etc.) that fits while its overcharged (just so it makes him overall a little different than item/ a walking Bloodthirster and rather the iteams to be "of him" and its kinda a bummer how i cant flash immediately after bloodwell) as far as how he can overcharge it, I'm unsure, maybe at half speed after he starts overcharging or he gains his Bloodwell differently more like Gnar's & Tryndamere's fury but i guess gained even more slowly and then i guess champion kills or minion kills can overcharge it (like it currently charges it) and how much it can overcharge I'm unsure as well, there's just a lot of balance variables. Just putting this idea out there. Here's a poll (that hopefully shows agreement) out of curiosity and thanks for reading. Comments appreciated as well.

A friend also mentioned that he heard/read that "Diver champs" are going to be reworked sometime after the assassins rework. I don't know much about that but [slayer-pantheon-thumbs] and noted:Warwick Galio

9 Comments

Girard2 votes

Aatrox doesn't need quality of life changes or anything, his whole kit needs to be reworked like Kalista, I know people like him but a high DPS drain fighter? That's never fun to deal with and I'm glad I don't see him ever. :/

SealTeam63 votes

His kit is actually very unique and interesting, the only problem is the balancing of it. It sucks. His Q should not be able to get cancelled midair, or increase the cast range, or increase the cast speed. His Q is just plain garbage right now. The W is actually good but he doesn't develop his passive quickly enough and it doesn't heal him enough. E does magic damage, 'nuff said. His ult is okay but once again, magic damage. The range increase is good but it feels lackluster. All in all, changes across the board but definitely not a rework like yorick.

Braum with 4 Hos1 votes

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Aatrox doesn't need quality of life changes or anything, his whole kit needs to be reworked like Kalista, I know people like him but a high DPS drain fighter? That's never fun to deal with and I'm glad I don't see him ever. :/

Interesting thoughts. Thanks for replying. In my opinion though considering cooldowns of other Health freezing/reviving abilties at least then...

Kayle Intervention (Targeted/Timed) COOLDOWN: 100 / 90 / 80 Tryndamere Undying Rage (Timed) COOLDOWN: 110 / 100 / 90 Zilean Chronoshift (Target/Timed) COOLDOWN: 120 / 90 / 60 Anivia Rebirth (100% Health/Given) STATIC COOLDOWN: 240 Taric Cosmic Radiance (AOE/Timed) COOLDOWN: 160 / 130 / 100 Aatrox Blood Well (Capped/Given) STATIC COOLDOWN: 225 / 200 / 175 / 150

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His kit is actually very unique and interesting, the only problem is the balancing of it. It sucks. His Q should not be able to get cancelled midair, or increase the cast range, or increase the cast speed. His Q is just plain garbage right now. The W is actually good but he doesn't develop his passive quickly enough and it doesn't heal him enough. E does magic damage, 'nuff said. His ult is okay but once again, magic damage. The range increase is good but it feels lackluster. All in all, changes across the board but definitely not a rework like yorick.

I totally agree with all this I'm just trying to aim for a change of little as possible though because I myself don't really like "bigger" reworks.

Gosh I'm a scrub at this "board" stuff. I just deleted two of my own unnecessary comments (at least i think they were :S)... [zombie-brand-facepalm]

Toastersaot2 votes

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Interesting thoughts. Thanks for replying. In my opinion though considering cooldowns of other Health freezing/reviving abilties at least then...

Kayle Intervention (Targeted/Timed) COOLDOWN: 100 / 90 / 80 Tryndamere Undying Rage (Timed) COOLDOWN: 110 / 100 / 90 Zilean Chronoshift (Target/Timed) COOLDOWN: 120 / 90 / 60 Anivia Rebirth (100% Health/Given) STATIC COOLDOWN: 240 Taric Cosmic Radiance (AOE/Timed) COOLDOWN: 160 / 130 / 100 Aatrox Blood Well (Capped/Given) STATIC COOLDOWN: 225 / 200 / 175 / 150

I totally agree with all this I'm just trying to aim for a change of little as possible though because I myself don't really like "bigger" reworks.

I think Tryndamere is a greater offender than Aatrox, and should be considered by Riot for a full VGU sometime. He has all the annoying, hard to balance aspects of Aatrox (Manaless sustain, Invulnerability/Revive passive, Relentless split pushing) plus the added frustration of RNG.

Braum with 4 Hos1 votes

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I think Tryndamere is a greater offender than Aatrox, and should be considered by Riot for a full VGU sometime. He has all the annoying, hard to balance aspects of Aatrox (Manaless sustain, Invulnerability/Revive passive, Relentless split pushing) plus the added frustration of RNG.

Lore-wise, kinda think he should be almost as Yorick is to Karthus as Tryndamere is to Aatrox. But that aside, lore isn't assessed and/or associated with in game balance... OR IS IT!??!?!... "duhn.. duhn.. DUHNN!"

Pierce The Veal1 votes

GIVE AATROX SION'S OLD ULT

RITO PLZ.

Stephenizgod1 votes

His whole kit is kind of meh anyways.

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