Runes Reforged: Sustained Damage Mages

A fantastic time·Oct 28, 2017·1 votes·1,394 views

Hi everyone,

So I know this topic has probably been pointed out already, but I can't seem to find anybody talking about it anywhere. What are we going to do with Sustained Damage Mages in the preseason? In the new Runes Reforged, the options are incredibly lackluster for the most part. Think of champs like , , , , etc. I feel like these champions are going to fall flat on their faces in the preseason, since there are no keystone runes that are suitable for their play style. Any thoughts on this topic?

8 Comments

AbyssphereOct 28, 20172 votes

Arcane Comet works pretty well with their kits since the cooldown refund was added. Have you actually played with these mages on the PBE?

SukishooOct 28, 20171 votes

Cass and Ryze are currently good with a number of things, and in the new runes, Phase Rush is a great one as it is Stormraiders Surge.

Karth I'd say is good with Arcane Comet. Swain though not totally sure.

VlädïmïrOct 28, 20171 votes

Its a nerfed SRS. It is not SRS.

You have lower MS early game, higher cooldown, and lose the slow resistance.

SukishooOct 28, 20171 votes

Never said it was exactly the same.

DoozkuOct 28, 20171 votes

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Its a nerfed SRS. It is not SRS.

You have lower MS early game, higher cooldown, and lose the slow resistance.

But you also get other runes like that one that gives you ms when you stun someone which is really good on Ryze . These new runes in general are pretty good on Ryze IMO.

KaìjuOct 28, 20171 votes

I'm just waiting for Aurelion Sol to tank because he depends on move speed Quints and SRS so much. He literally cant use any ither keystone atm and do as well because his move speed really us tied to his damage, and having a tiny burn or a little burst of damage isn't gonna do the same as him having slow resistance and move speed. I'm really worried about the already .001% pick rate dragon.

AragønOct 28, 20171 votes

Singed item 3070

wildfox99Oct 28, 20171 votes

-arcane comet refunds 20% of its CD per single target ability (cassio E,ryze abilities),10%per AoE,5% per DOT hit (like cassio Q) -kleptomancy gives you so much gold especially vs melee champion,you can spam abilities while stacking your tear and earning gold when you autoattack your enemy -glacial augment is good with glp800,i think it will be nice on swain -with summoner specialist you could get flash/ignite or barrier for your early game,then swap with ghost/cleanse or tp for lategame -phase rush can be good as well

Its a nerfed SRS. It is not SRS.

they are still balancing these runes,so they may buff or change it

-biscuit delivery is so good especially on ryze,free sustain and mana pool -magical footwear is insanely good on cassiopeia (xD) -nullifying orb is good as they have a really bad range so they need to be tanky -the ultimate hat will help a lot khartus

just some examples how the new runes can work,btw don't forget that those champ have already a nice damage in their kits and their CD are so low,the only thing that they need is some utility and target access from runes,things that old ones wouldn't give