Keg's just don't really work against ranged champs that can just poke it off, it has a very shot ranged, still no real role because if you build damage you're squishy and burn quick before even being able to deal damage, if you build him tank he's still useless cuz he doesn't do damage. and bruiser still doesn't do anything, his q crit strike is pretty low so you barely get crited unless like 70+% only crits when you shot keg.
BeatzBoyFTW1 votesSounds like you don't really know how to play GP well.
How to use Powder Keg(E):
Even if the enemy is range, in order to kill the barrel next to you they have to get into your Q range to do so, making it a risky move for them to take damage just for 10 gold. Plus, hiding a barrel in a bush is a great setup, and thanks to that fast cast-time to throw down 2 barrels at the same time, enemies won't have time to react to the barrel's chain damage effect, or else they have to burn a trinket in a lane bush just to get rid of that hidden barrel.
How to not use Powder Keg:
When you're trying to start a 1v1 right away and you stupidly/blindly place a fresh barrel right in the enemy's face. You don't have time to proc it. Always try to set up early barrels to make a proper chain reaction by placing them either behind you or hide it in a bush.
Throwing a single fresh barrel right in your lane opponent's face during early lane phase without thinking. You're typically throwing out a free 10 gold into their pocket.
sp4411 votesAlso: Get a sense of timing. You shouldn't shoot the barrel when it reaches the last hit, the bullet should already be in the air before it makes contact.
Lost In Time1 votesTrinity-tank GP works.
Heaven forbid something is less potent vs ranged. It's a massive anti-melee skill and if you do manage to hit a ranged champion with it (95% of them being squishy) it's a very devastating blow.
Note, it has added utility between speed boost, Phage proc, and resets passive while granting vision for no mana.
Tworie1 votesThe barrels do work against long ranged champs, you just don't know how to cook a barrel to set off a fresh barrel half way across the map.
