Shen rework ideas

Impoa·7/27/2015, 2:51:56 AM·3 votes·931 views

ShenShen has gotten a lot of attention recently, which is good for me since I kind of main him.

Next they're going to do something with his Q and W, but most likely leave his E and ult alone.

Here's what I wish to see personally: -add some offensive hp % scaling to his Q, OR make it more relevant late game. I've seen a lot of tanks get the hp % buff (looking at you Sejuani ) As of now, it almost seems like Shen just uses his vorpal blade and feint for laning phase, and taunt with stand united for late game.

-I know Rito said they're gonna improve the W somehow, or give him stronger survivability/dmg mitigation in some form. I have seen fellow players suggest awesome ideas such as: using shen as a body blocker who can dash to people nearby (think of Ekko's E, but in a defensive manner). And other ideas.

-I don't really want Rito to give Shen the veigar treatment. Making his vorpal blade a skill shot seems odd, and it's already short-medium ranged skill. Granted in lane, you might just get clicked on a bunch, however; throwing his Q means he can't sustain often - vice versa, and he has to get up close to chuck it in your face.

I think his taunt and ult are in a good position, especially with the recent taunt buffs.

a model update and a change to his walking animation would be nice :)

What do you guys think?

4 Comments

MAN OF INTELLECT7/28/2015, 4:30:23 PM1 votes

VU, especially with the animations, would be nice.

But he is fine balance-wise right now. I would only consider giving buffs to his Q and his W if his AP ratios were nerfed and the ult shield base scaling was toned down just a wee bit. (that max level shield looks like 1000 free health for the ally...)

I mean, seriously, have you seen the AP ratios on shen's abilities? It's ridiculous. 120% on ult...

And the Q ISrelevant even in lategame because of the allied healing component. He isn't a big offensive guy, just a help/heal.