@Riot, do you have any plans for the "unviable" ADC's?

Destínum··2 votes·823 views

Right now, I feel like the ADC role is at the best spot it's been in a long while. However, there are still some oddballs in the bunch and I'm wondering if there's any Rioter out there that know what can be done to get them back into the spotlight.

I'm specifically talking about Ashe, Varus, Sivir, Draven and Miss Fortune (Note: Not counting Urgot because I know he's getting a rework, or Quinn because I consider her a solo-laner).

Ashe, Varus and Sivir have the same issue: You pick them for their utility and not their damage. However, for a long time now it's simply not been worth it compared to other champions. Do you have any plans to resolve this issue?

Miss Fortune's problem is that her ult is pretty much all she is, and it's damage usually isn't even worth it compared to other ADC's, considering she immobilizes herself for two seconds when using it. In general, I feel she lacks enough strength's to give her enough of an identity except being the "wombo combo" ADC (which is a niché other ADC's can also fill).

Draven is a bit different because he is strong, but he is completely relying on snowballing to be relevant. Since snowballing is something Riot is actively working towards toning down, what is you're current take on Draven's design?

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conzyplays2 votes

Ashe - Great at kiting, low damage however still strong with good range and the q. Varus - From what I've seen good damage and that ult. MF - Somewhat good, definitely not unviable Sivir - She has insane damage what are you talking about, her weakness is range. Draven - Is strong as any other adc

Knight SoIaire 1 votes

those arguments ... they ... suck

if they would be correct we would see those champions played alongside tristana and lucain

but the truth is that they got outclassed by them the change of infinity edge is responsible for that i suppose but they were not insanely popular even before it

thye just need a little push because there is nothing that would make you pick them over popular adc's

ashes kiting dies to a simple jump which means that all she has is one stun varus is a stationary target with low range and usreliable cc dies to almoust anything mf has good autos but her skills suck (low dmg on ult, compared to lucian who can even run with his, unreliable q meanihng that you lose much dmg, low movement speed one in combat) sivir is quite good when you learn to spellshield, but if you dodge that q her dmg is ashe tier and most of ppl will dodge at least half of it draven is mostly fine but his passive destroys him, if he snowballs he is good but if he does not snowball enough ppl will make him unable to use his axes thus ashe tier

Kowe The Ewok1 votes

I recently posted a topic about how to improve Ashe, explaining my reasoning behind the suggested changes and what they aim at. If you're interested in carry balance make sure to check it out! http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/HmEHF1EN-improving-ashes-kit-wall-of-text-old-new-comparisons

As for Riot posts: Those are arare - you really need a good suggestion and a ton of upvotes for them to even glare at your topic.

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