I've recently discovered animation canceling from reading some guides, I know it really helps when playing Riven (her Q), but are there other champs that needs this skill to advance in the game? If so, which champs, and do all the high elo (Plat/Diamond & above) players use this technique?
Thanks.
After playing enough games you generally find that all champions have some type of animation canceling. I could put up a list for each champion I know but it would fill the entire page, and I would probably miss a few hundred.
Also keep in mind that all champions are able to animation cancel basic attacks. Using your movement command just after you have damaged a champion or shot your projectile (for ranged champions) will enhance how many attacks you can get in within a certain distance if you are chasing an enemy. Using spells to cancel the full animation of basic attacks will increase your damage output and give you a significant edge in early trades. etc.
