Developer player dialogue on Veigar changes

Ralquez·2/2/2015, 8:10:52 PM·11 votes·1,957 views

It has been several days since the patch that removed DFG and mentioned that Veigar was a larger project that would be in patch 5.3 . Since then, there have been no developer postings or changes on the PBE. Since I really like Veigar as a champion, I am interested in finding out what Riot’s plans are for the tiny master of evil. I realize that most plans for him are probably finalized and unlikely to be changed at this point but I would still like to know what is going to happen to one of my favorite champions.

Can any Rioter shed light on what direction he is being taken in?

19 Comments

AerialBlade2/2/2015, 10:54:52 PM2 votes

Veigar needs a rework, his kit is toxic and stupid. If he were ever viable, he would be gutted IMMEDIATELY(which I would be thankful for). So... that's what I'm assuming might happen.

Kingsgrave2/2/2015, 11:19:42 PM1 votes

5.3 has barely been deployed on PBE. Just wait.

Hard Penetrator2/3/2015, 9:34:47 AM1 votes

I would like to say that I am sure they will find a way to make Veigar even cooler and still fun to play but Riots Balance Team recent decisions are really hard to understand by regular player.

They have a lot of heat on them right now. Ppl want them to work on 20 different things at one time so quality of changes is proportionally lower. Veigar is simple champion with simple kit, if he won't be able to kill efficiently post 6 no one will ever play him again.

At least Veigar is on their radar and its pretty rare case considering how unpopular he is.

Stevev452/3/2015, 5:38:02 PM1 votes

Reworks are about removing/reducing burst damage. So that will happen. They might also lower the stun duration, because they don't like long stuns.

They will probably lower the cooldown on q to compensate or make the w delay shorter.

I personally think hey should lower the cooldown on Dark Mater by 2 seconds at all levels, and Baleful Strike by 1 second at all levels, and call it a day.