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I think the issue at hand isn't itemization for AD assassins, but cases of abuse

1000angrybees·2/4/2016, 6:17:04 PM·1 votes·265 views

As everyone knows the new AD assassin item is coming soon, and theres quite a stir about the effects it'll have on the game (which is already riddled with problematic elements). I think most people don't think 'assassins shouldn't have specific items' but more along the lines of 'who's gonna abuse the shit out of this and make me miserable'

Right now, people are afraid of assassins like Zed or Talon becoming murdering machines with this one item, never mind having even more options at hand to counterbuild AP champs or armor, like item 3139 , item 3156 item 3142 , item 3071 , etc.)

But not only that. The new item is NOT limited to melee champs, it can be used by ranged champs like marksman. Champs who already have assassination patterns but can reliably kill without such an item, now that really screams 'THIS ITEM IS GOING TO BE ABUSED TO HELL AND BACK AGAIN'

Say hello to the 'Assassin Marksman' meta.

Quinn, Tristana , Twitch , Vayne , Lucian all come to mind as heavy concerns, but this raises some other interesting questions:

  • Will Caitlyn become a true sniper, and assassinate from long ranges (as if she didnt already, but moreso)
  • Draven With his damage and huge crits, how will this affect his gameplay?
  • Can Ezreal's Q proc this? If so, should it? That seems highly problematic if it could.
  • Graves Lots of damage already... hm.
  • Jhin I dont even want to think about it.
  • Jinx I dont feel too concerned about her, but if it affected 2 or more champs I would be greatly worried about her rockets and splash damage.
  • Kalista - Please... please. God in heaven. I forgot about her. She's a heavy concern.
  • Kindred with their passive, this does become a bit worrying. Definitely should keep tabs on them.
  • Varus Not as concerning as the others.
  • Urgot lol gross

Then of course there's other AD champs that worry me:

  • Rengar THIS FUCKER. As if he needs it.
  • Yasuo Not so sure. But still, he tends to be wishy-washy with balance. -Tryndamere , Nocturne , Jax , JarvanIV , Illaoi , Darius Are all up for debate at this point.

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