I'm talking specifically about the generic linear skillshot tied to Q usually
For example, older champ ranges: Lee Q: 1100 Ezreal Q: 1150 Karma Q: 950 Mundo Q: 1000 Kennen Q: 1050
2 newest champs that seem to be starting a trend: Kalista: 1450 Reksai: 1500
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Ever feel like Reksai Q has an abnormal amount of reach? Yeah now you know. I don't understand man why does Riot do these kinda things. Is this gonna be the norm range now?
ModThe Djinn3 votesVarus Q range: 925-1387 Xerath Q range: 750-1400 Nidalee Q range: 1500 Janna Q range: 1700 Corki R range: 1225 Ashe W range: 1200 Jayce Q range through Acceleration Gate: 1470 Ziggs Q range: 800-1400 Twisted Fate Q range: 1450
As evidenced by the above, long-range abilities have always existed. They're used when appropriate for the champion in question, and neither Kalista nor Rek'Sai gains as much power from their abilities as some of those listed above (Jayce, Xerath, and Nidalee come to mind).
Kowe The Ewok1 votesMost of the above have eithet a noticeable indication or slow travel time. Rek and Kalista however...
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Most of the above have eithet a noticeable indication or slow travel time. Rek and Kalista however...
Reik and Kalista have narrow projectiles with decent damage at best. And, while some I mentioned have slower travel times, most do NOT. Their damage is high and, in most of those cases, easy to hit (whereas Kalista and Rek both stop immediately after hitting a target, minions included, unless Kalista can kill the targets). Many of those I mentioned hit in AoEs, pass through minions, or BOTH.
So you're REALLY reaching with this idea of ranged power creep.
Kingsgrave2 votesRek'Sai's only deals 180 damage.
Kalista's is like her only source of damage
Sire Hippington2 votesReksais has a very low imoact,it'S mostly there to reveal enemys spted by her tremorvision, so it needs a range matching that vision. If Rek is trying to poke you down with her Q, she will need like serveral years to do so(or go ap, which leaves her weak in every other situation) Kallista got a small hitbox, it's really easy to dodge on high range, and it's damage later in the game isn't that high while in the early lane you can stay behind creeps. also, nida and ziggs match this range, xerath probably as well, so not really a 'rangecreep' going on here.
