What is Going to Be So Special About the 2019 Rework Karma?
I want people to compile a list of things why you think the new rework Karma will be good. Seriously, I want players to really tell us Old/Mage Karma mains why these changes are good for Karma.
The good:
- Mantra charge system is back and she can combo Mantra now.
- Ally mechanic on Mantra W, but not really impressed with it. I am just happy she has an ally mechanic on Mantra W now.
The bad:
- Still lacks a clear niche and gameplay identity that seperates her from other Mages and Enchanters.
- There is not enough skill expression in Karma's Mantra abilities to warrant using them in a more skillful way. Karma's Mantra abilities feel like a Heimerdinger upgrade ULT. How Karma's Mantra currently function is basic ability that is Mantra into stronger basic ability.
- The new Mantra W mechanic was removed from the game for a specific reason. The new Mantra W mechanic is support Karma oriented. The new Mantra W mechanic is not solving a problem but going to create more problems. Look at similair champions who have received the same treatment Karma is going to get in the 2019 rework: class updates that have almost all been reverted, Sejuani who has a similair mehcanic that reolves coodrinated play and the use of an ally, Ryze and his state and ULT, Kalista and her state and the requirement of an ally to be useful, and much more.
- Manta E exists in the game in several capacities. The function or part of the function of Mantra E exists on champion abilities and item actives.
- Buffing the strength of Mantra has not worked the past 5 years because the functionality of the kit doesn't work, Karma lacks an actual unique gameplay identity, and there really isn't much skill expression in Karma's Mantra. All of the buffs to Karma's Mantra abilities have been nerfed and reverted.