Recent Blitzcrank changes
OK. I have been playing blitzcrank after the changes for a while now, and i have to say: I think Riot cracked down too much on
(blitzcrank). Mainly, his w (overdrive), as Riot mentioned in the patch notes, became more of an "underdrive." The following changes were made:
> Movement speed bonus decays more slowly over 5 seconds > **Overdrive's movement speed bonus **cannot decay below 10%
First of all, the movement speed slow itself was the problem. It sometimes makes things fair for the side opposing
(blitzcrank), but it also creates a huge opportunity for them as the only option blitz has to escape is
(flash). Even so, the opposing team can catch up quickly because of the duration of the slow.
Some players may disagree, but i think that missing a grab with
(blitzcrank) already puts him in a tough spot in lane, teamfight, or other situations; he is already counter-playable without the ms slow.
I tried many times to resolve the drawback with buying items like
(boots of mobility). However, since you are usually in most of the teamfights as
(blitzcrank), not only is your ms slowed to the amount you would've had with
(boots of speed) but it's also slowed by w-overdrive after that.
So my point is this.
(blitzcrank) is not the only champion that needs a nerf on engagements, which is what he lives on. If you take away too much of his power, you are not being fair. Although he is a highly "hated" champion, I think you (Riot) should consider the large number of players who enjoy playing
(blitzcrank).
He is not that scary! Give him a break!
ninja tabi and
merc treads. I the slow is still a significant drawback though
Swiftness seems to have a MUCH bigger affect then
(Lux). Lux is frustratingly slow right now (again, in my opinion).