Taric's Dazzle should charm when Radiance is active

Motajo·1/7/2015, 9:25:39 PM·274 votes·76,637 views

The title is the TL;DR. Gems.

Instead of stunning its target, Dazzle should charm--for the same duration--if Radiance (Taric's ultimate) is active. Normally when Taric focuses a mote of his power into that small, vibrant shimmer, the target is overcome with awe, and is stunned. But when Taric's glory is amplified (when he ults), his stun sparkle should inspire even greater awe. Like a bug flying toward a fabulous, fabulous lamp, the subject is compelled to draw nearer so they can better bask in the polychromatic paladin's splendor!

Riot, whatever your plans for the Taric Gem Knight himself, please put this mechanic in! If a rework is still far off, add this while we wait. If Taric's new kit is currently under construction, please have his stun (I'm assuming he'll still have a stun somewhere) that becomes a charm when a certain ability or buff is active (or any suitable "uptime"-type thing, really).

Few can grasp the true form of Taric's manliness, and none can deny their admiration when his manly emanations are at their strongest!

Edit: Figured I'd put in some more reasoning.

  • Since many agree that Taric isn't in the greatest place at the moment, a small buff to his CC wouldn't break the game. Taric is in queue for a rework at some point, whenever that is. This can give him a hand until then, and even be implemented into the mystery kit he'll eventually get. It shouldn't be too hard to gate the charm further if it ends up working too well.

  • This can give different CCs some spotlight. Slows and knockups are freaking everywhere, and more than one silence has been removed. While this would be more of a tag team between a stun and charm, it'd still add a little variety.

  • It's thematically fitting. A charm would fit well with a character that has both physical appeal and calm charisma. Since the charm would only work part-time at Taric's shack, he wouldn't venture too far into Ahri's theme and step on her toes. Or in her corn flakes. Don't step in people's corn flakes, kids; you'll get your foot soggy and ruin their breakfast.

96 Comments

RiotRiotRepertoir1/8/2015, 11:17:20 PM89 votes

Cool idea. We've actually tried a charm mechanic or two in his in-progress update, though none of them have proven particularly satisfying so far. It may be an idea we return to, though. He's definitely a charismatic gentleman.

Laughing Fish1/7/2015, 9:30:32 PM55 votes

That skill would be outrageous. Truly truly truly... outrageous.

MoreAmor1/7/2015, 9:55:43 PM29 votes

I like this idea - it fits him as a character and provides fun synergy between his abilities.

EcchiOtakuTM1/7/2015, 10:12:29 PM24 votes

Why can't i upvote this an outrageous amount of times?

Silven1/8/2015, 11:10:58 AM14 votes

"Like a bug flying towards a fabulous, fabulous lamp" 10/10 topkeks, +1

Fadedpf1/7/2015, 10:49:49 PM12 votes

I think his stun should also give him a speed boost. Just him so he can get close and use his outrageous hammer and be a good all inner. Not just a heal and stun machine.

aWildFizzAppears1/7/2015, 10:05:56 PM11 votes

upvoted, awesome idea

Pryst1/8/2015, 9:39:21 PM8 votes

What if Taric charms an enemy Taric ? does a baby Ezreal appear?

iamthegoatofwar1/7/2015, 11:12:54 PM7 votes

hmm I do like this idea It makes some sense. I mean ahri's charm is the same way in a sense. She looks so beautiful to you that you just have to go to her.

kokopelli21/8/2015, 4:30:17 AM7 votes

Radiance should be a global charm for the full duration bc of taric supreme fabulousness

kitcat3001/7/2015, 11:54:21 PM3 votes

So how would it work? When charmed, they just walk to you for the duration instead of just standing there I'm assuming. But are they slowed, or have any damage magnification like Ahri's?

Typhoom1/8/2015, 6:30:48 AM3 votes

The inability to upvote this multiple times is a crime against humanity.

Glescoron1/8/2015, 3:22:28 AM2 votes

BRILLIANT

Tin Tarantino1/8/2015, 3:17:01 PM2 votes

What if his ult enhanced whatever ability he cast next? charm on Dazzle, a move speed buff on Q, and a slow on shatter

Nicosarea1/8/2015, 5:06:33 AM2 votes

Oh my god..

that actually sounds really good!

ExecutorDill1/8/2015, 11:35:29 PM2 votes

Lol bout' time you guys got a rioter in here :)

Taric the Gay9/27/2015, 12:52:15 AM1 votes

Gems.

KYU221/8/2015, 6:47:33 AM1 votes

Taric should get a lot more than that. I get that a point and click stun is strong, but his presence in the meta right now is nonexistent.

XerShade1/8/2015, 4:56:34 PM1 votes

Right, so I am going to make someone who I am already standing on walk to me..... LOGIC?!

The Ecdysiast1/10/2015, 3:53:40 AM1 votes

YES

Report Me Kiddo1/10/2015, 8:25:15 AM1 votes

Never change Tarics voice please.. It's perfect

Digaag Wa Riz3/16/2015, 2:40:27 PM1 votes

Weird. Instead of interpreting the stun from Dazzle as a "Wow, shiny!" reaction of amazement I've always imagined it as a "HOLY FREAKING CRAP! MY EYES!" kind of reaction.

BuzzinTate9/10/2015, 10:20:08 AM1 votes

Taric should have a Nami aqua prison like stun and then charm with radiance.