@ Riot. Can something seriously be done for Riven or done to tanks.

Apocalypsic··3 votes·601 views

This current meta is pretty ridiculous and honestly it seems to have no end in sight. Armor itemization and masteries such as grasp of the undying are cementing tanks on such a pedestal of both power and tankiness that its completely invalidating actual fighters (champions that HAVE to build damage in order to deal damage, like Riven for instance)

Riven really hasn't received any decent compensation for the massive indirect nerfs she got hit by upon the changing of the season and also the direct nerfs to her ult strength have only compounded on top of those changes. She's in honestly quite a horrible spot for a champion that is supposed to be highly rewarding for learning and putting the time forth in.

Take for instance Rammus (or insert generic tank here). Why should I play Riven top when Rammus can just build straight tank and dish out just as much or more damage as me (although not quite as fast) and then proceed to offer far more utility for the team as well.

What is the current incentive to play Riven in the world of tanks that just pollute the top lane simply just because they're better than the rest? Sure Riven is fun to play, but you know its also not fun to lose all the time simply because the champ I enjoy hasn't received any compensation for her state in the meta and just how easy it is to pick up a tank and do more for your team with three games of learning instead of the hours upon hours it takes to learn Riven (or really any champion that you have to put a lot of effort and time in to, but just cant measure up to the power and utility of tanks.)

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Raelaem4 votes

Riven can rot in hell for all I care (not directed at you)... about 50% of the people I run into who play her, end up being the most toxic little kids I have ever met... If shes got a low play rate right now... good.

Apocalypsic1 votes

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Riven can rot in hell for all I care (not directed at you)... about 50% of the people I run into who play her, end up being the most toxic little kids I have ever met... If shes got a low play rate right now... good.

I mean, the attitudes of some people shouldn't force others who simply play her to do good and have fun to suffer. She's in a bad spot, like really bad, and just like any other champion that should be addressed. I am sorry you've had a bad experience with Riven players, I know I can get pretty salty myself but that I keep off the computer or to my very unlucky friends on voice ;)

Elisza Kitsune1 votes

I have to agree she's in a bad spot but once she gets ahead she snowballs like crazy unless your teammates are wrecking their lanes. Maybe Rito can buff her in a way that makes her viable but not too "snowbally". She already has a getaway with her 4 dashes and flash, plus she brings lots of CC to the table as well

Jbels1 votes

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I have to agree she's in a bad spot but once she gets ahead she snowballs like crazy unless your teammates are wrecking their lanes. Maybe Rito can buff her in a way that makes her viable but not too "snowbally". She already has a getaway with her 4 dashes and flash, plus she brings lots of CC to the table as well

Death is the best CC

Raelaem1 votes

Well if it makes you feel better... I main Zyra... up until this summer we have been neglected for years. Untouched because of high winrates because of players like me who try hard with her, untouched because of s3 craziness, untouched cosmetically (skin/VU) because "its too much effort to make a skin for all her textures and plants with such a low playerbase", untouched because she fell into a support role and riot decided to let her rot there for a few years.

I like support zyra, but I'd like to be able to play her mid without having to clench against more than half the matchups/meta.

Its a wonder that I got around 55% winrate in over 100 games last season with her, considering she has the most predictable kit in the game, and the worst passive OF ALL CHAMPIONS.

So.... when you say you wish you had your main in a better spot..... trust me.... I know.

Yosuke Apperu1 votes

Riven should be buffed and given resources to compensate. Now everyone is happy except for the ones who use her abilities just because they aren't off cool down.. but you can't please everyone ;)

SaltyKracka1 votes

Frankly, as far as I'm concerned Riven can rest comfortably in hell for a season or two

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