Proposed Volibear Changes, from a Volibear main for Riot to read.
I know the balance team is working on an idea to improve him. So far I've seen two ideas from RIOT.
- SMALL Knockback on E (LOVE THIS IDEA)
- Attack Speed Buff on W (Meh.)
As a Volibear main, who has been forced to give up the champion in his current condition, I have a couple of ideas to throw in the pot. His main problem, in my opinion, is his ability to be kited. This is a lot like Darius in which anyone with a slow, dash or movement speed steroid can outrun him. This is also a major issue because he is a really "All IN" type of champ where his goal is to get to the back line and wreak havoc. Volibear not being able to reach his target causes him to dive into the enemy team, and if his target has a flash, slow, dash, stun, or movement speed steroid, then Voli's out of Q time, and stuck in the midst of all the enemies damage.
To fix this, I propose the idea of adding a bit of tenacity to his Q charge. It could be something as strong as making him unstoppable (an enraged bear irl can run through bullets for a couple seconds), or just allowing him to block the first movement impairing ability he comes in contact with. I think with the meta how it is right now, where most relevant champions are moving at light speed, Volibear has been put on the back burner in terms of competitive choice.
Both of these changes would allow him to get to his prey and also increase the connection the champion has to his story. Personally I also believe his q movement speed buff should be a tad bit faster, but obviously, you guys would have the idea on that.
Please let me know what you think. Sincerely, a Voli main.
