Some Interesting Tank Item Changes on the PBE

OceanicEyes·4/11/2017, 9:57:51 PM·2 votes·1,989 views
4/11 PBE Update

Can't say I expected the twist of Randuins losing crit reduction, then getting back but even stronger. That passive is especially useful against crit damage with double the damage being reflected. Sterak's being catered towards tanks and juggernauts is great too, and healing up on Spirit Visage. Looks like some promising changes.

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10 Comments

Rebonack4/11/2017, 10:00:58 PM2 votes

Still think tying the Thorn damage to bonus armor is a terrible idea. Making it some flat value that progresses with champ level would make it SO much easier to tune without making it terrible on everyone who isn't Malphite or Rammus.

And we still need an armor item for countering AD Burst.

RexSaur4/11/2017, 10:04:34 PM2 votes

This is fucking cancer holy shit riot.

There is a reason thornmail should not be a viable item.

xJLx MCHammer4/11/2017, 10:05:35 PM2 votes

I don't know. Not sure why they don't just make the reflect more impacting. It used to be dangerous attacking a full tank who had Thormail. The work around was LW and life steal that would be kicked in late game. It was a nice balance that only started to become a problem when they started adding HP to all items.

This barely feels impact in terms of dealing with full AD teams. It just feels like most champions will laugh at it

ProfDrDeath4/11/2017, 10:04:22 PM1 votes

Very experimental change. Do not think this will ship in its current form.

Heck, Meddler even said they did not yet test that version internally!