Why not make Ardent Censor an active with a decent cooldown?

NA Darklarik·Oct 24, 2017·2 votes·1,125 views

~~Most ~~ All other major support items Have cooldowns ranging from 45 - 120 seconds to the effect they have. Has been the most problematic item since Black Cleaver originally came out and Its still feels like its taken over the meta because its consistent, permanent power. So long as you have a heal/shield, its effects can be triggered.

Ive even seen ridicolous things like Udyr or Shaco jungle with Stoneborn pack and Ardent Censor...

Why not just make its effect and active? Or a binding ability set to activate on a condition like ? Like on a 60 something second cooldown or something. Example: Unique Active: Select an ally and for the next 8 seconds you and your ally gain X attack speed and your basic attacks do X

Would make more sense then "Lets mindless rush this item and have its stat bonuses whenever we want."

8 Comments

ModThe DjinnOct 24, 20174 votes

Two reasons I can think of, although I'm not certain either of these is the actual reason.

The power of the item would either decrease to the point where it isn't purchased, or need to be heavily increased during the effect up-time, possibly leading to WORSE situations.
It's good to have a mix of both passive and active effects in itemization, especially for Supports who already have a number of reactive abilities.

NA DarklarikOct 24, 20171 votes

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Two reasons I can think of, although I'm not certain either of these is the actual reason.

The power of the item would either decrease to the point where it isn't purchased, or need to be heavily increased during the effect up-time, possibly leading to WORSE situations.

It's good to have a mix of both passive and active effects in itemization, especially for Supports who already have a number of reactive abilities.

Well yah changing the stat boost effect to an Active would mean the item needs some adjustments, but i believe it would finally balance it so as not to make the meta revolve around it.

Because by now its either that, or removing the item, its just been way to problematic.

WinterwingsOct 24, 20171 votes

The power of the item would either decrease to the point where it isn't purchased, or need to be heavily increased during the effect up-time, possibly leading to WORSE situations.

It's pretty much this part here... Also, enchanter itemisation is already cluttered with Active effect items, managing all that in the heat of the moment can get pretty challenging...