So why can't we cast spells to damage turrets?

Ralanr·Nov 10, 2015·1 votes·507 views

Not every damage spell, but how come auto attacks are the only way to push a tower?

Edit: A bit of context. A friend (He mains AP mages a lot) was pointing out that AD champions are more needed than AP because they can push turrets. For the most part, I agree with him. The marskman update is giving a lot of AD items (And it should because it is a marksman update) but after that I don't see where mages find much use.

What if AP spells dealt maybe 50% reduced damage to turrets?

7 Comments

360D3GR3SSNov 10, 20154 votes

Because most spells exceed turret range.

EndlessSorcererNov 10, 20151 votes

Ziggs

Lobbing bombs from far outside turret range until it blows up.

OksanaandjoyNov 10, 20151 votes

I'm not sure about turrets, but certainly super minions! I find it very frustrating that Karma's W doesn't connect with them. She does very little damage to them with her Q so stopping them in their tracks would be a start.

Big LincolnNov 10, 20151 votes

it would be very tedious to decide which spells do and don't affect towers for a lot of champions, though I feel like some would make sense ( Sion bodyslamming one for instance )

most champions who have this sort of power already have it factored into their overall budget

SelegunNov 10, 20151 votes

There are a few spells that damage turrets. Rammus Ult can shred a turret if your willing to build him AP.

shaiithNov 10, 20151 votes

Ziggs' bombs, Tristana's sticky. the Goa'uld's soldiers and Rammus' tremors are the spells able to deal damage to the tower that i can remember at the moment.