Yasuo and Lee buffs CANCELLED

xXDaBoozeXx·8/8/2018, 7:35:16 PM·79 votes·20,626 views

"Yasuo got blasted by 8.15 (took the brunt of the IE nerfs [which were huge] without the balancing factor of the Stormrazor buffs).

We wanted to avoid pre-emptive buffing him, despite knowing it was power down, but I expect him to be weak on 8.15. (Pro is playing on 8.14).

We aren't going through with the Yasuo buffs as Scruffy stated, because we can't get good alignment on a changelist that is not frustration up (and he is a high risk buff candidate), but I suspect he'll be weak for this patch as a result." - Riot PhRoXz0n

Yasuo Last Breath (R) bonus AD reverted from 250% to 150%

Lee Sin Sonic Wave / Resonating Strike (Q) Sonic Wave damage reverted from 50/80/110/140/170 to 50/75/100/125/150 Resonating Strike damage reverted from 50/80/110/140/170 to 50/75/100/125/150

83 Comments

RyzeTheSmurfMage8/8/2018, 8:33:17 PM64 votes

For once the boards were actually taken seriosly. Good job to the Rioters that stopped this ridicolous buff to Yasuo to come live

Nea1048/8/2018, 10:55:40 PM51 votes

The problem is, they actually thought about doing such a thing. It would be something like, let's add 30 AD to Duskblade and see what happens in PBE.

It makes just no sense, it's not a reasonable hypothesis.

So, the question stands: what the heck are they doing? And the game stays in its current state, for a reason.

saltran8/8/2018, 8:21:53 PM19 votes

Thanks goddes

FlameHalbrdOkido8/9/2018, 3:46:12 AM14 votes

How about this? Work on his frustrating mechanics Worry about the damage he deals later

I don't care how much damage he desks if he has 1.) clear windows of power and weakness 2.) Clear areas that to be outplayed against 3.) Extraneous power, needless advantages, hand holding kit aspects removed 4.) Rewards for skill and good decisions 5.) Punishments for lack of skill and bad decisions

Basically treat him like any other champion

Glîtchy8/8/2018, 9:39:52 PM13 votes

Suspects Yasuo will be weak, cause y'know 2 items = 100% crit rate + only 10% less crit damage is not enough already, plus his ult comboing so well with Malph, Ori, Tali, Blitz, Ali, Poppy, Kali, etc. is a clear sign he's gonna be weak

VexingRaven8/9/2018, 3:39:52 AM9 votes

but I suspect he'll be weak for this patch as a result

And the problem with is what exactly? Setting aside the fact that it's blatantly untrue, Yasuo is a "high skill cap" champion with a super high pick rate who is incredibly oppressive when he's ahead. Why can't he be weak for a few patches? Look at other champions who are actually weak right now. Ask any player when was the last time they saw a Volibear jungler do well for example.

Popperofski8/9/2018, 4:40:28 AM8 votes

They need to nerf yasuo's dash to not only have a real cooldown but have it do no damage. There's no reason for limitless mobility to have no cd AND do damage.

mack91128/9/2018, 2:33:51 AM4 votes

I mean that is what pbe is for right to try things out ?

AS I LAY FEEDING8/9/2018, 12:45:15 AM4 votes

Dont really care if the Lee Sin buff went through, since he is the only early game jungler that falls off. Wonder how many games you had a support that dealt more dmg than him. The buff would be nice with the old Q but with the current it will just explode every squishy and make him more of an assassin.