The problem with skirmishers saber is that unlike the well designed counter jungler option, the power farmer option, and the AOE clear options (Which also functions as an anti siege thing) this item does too much. It's half an exhaust all by itself and makes it so both sides MUST buy it or you can never walk into your own jungle. It needs to be completely reworked or changed otherwise lee, kha, and early game junglers will obliterate any hope for diversity.
ProfDrDeath2 votesIndeed.
The buff duration is either too long or the buff too strong. Especially with that 20% damage reduction.
SmokingPuffin2 votesI think the main problem with Skirmisher's is that it's too good at doing things other than the intended purpose. For an item that's supposed to be about fighting in the enemy jungle, it sure is nice to gank with. Unless you really need the slow from Stalker's, I think the benefits of Skirmisher's are better even for a heavy gank playstyle. You just need 3 autos to get more damage, and it reveals, and it reduces return damage.
Seems like an oops to me.
Narasimha1 votesThen the other side will just buy Stalker's blade and escape, or buy time for aid to arrive. Or get Poacher's knife and life in their jungle. Or get Ranger's Trailblazer and clear faster than the other person can find you.
I suspect you haven't been to the PBE, in which case I'd recommend giving it a go. Its not so one-dimensional.
KilljoyX1 votesThen the other side will just buy Stalker's blade and escape, or buy time for aid to arrive. Or get Poacher's knife and life in their jungle. Or get Ranger's Trailblazer and clear faster than the other person can find you.
I suspect you haven't been to the PBE, in which case I'd recommend giving it a go. Its not so one-dimensional.
Nah I've been on live for about a dozen games. The saber has by far the best chance to win in my experience and it scales best into late game.
Bears Dont Care1 votesFunny was having issues with poacher's where it didn't properly cut the cooldown time when used on large monsters.
Solidair31 votesIt probably is too strong. But riot knows that tuning will need to be done. Preseason is for experimentation, after all.
MyGhettoFantasy1 votesAny item that enhances the power of the individual possessing it will excel in SoloQ. Organized teams will have less of an issue.