Could Riot go further with their ammo systems?

EndGamer11·1/14/2016, 5:30:49 PM·1 votes·600 views

With the Graves and Jhin reworks and releases, we have seen the new ammo systems come into play. Such systems make sense on gun-toting champs, and I wonder... will Riot keep adding ammo systems to champs where it makes sense?

The current gun-toting champions without ammo systems are Caitlyn Jinx MissFortune Lucian Tristana . Lucian would not fit as well as the others with an ammo system since his guns do not use bullets. For the others, however, they could be given ammo systems to make their playstyles more unique.

To be honest, I really saw Caitlyn with a system like Jhin. Powerful, calculated shots befitting a sniper. Perhaps an alternative could be a bonus to damage for consecutive shots against a target doing more damage, sort of rewarding "accuracy".

Jinx's guns might not need a seperate ammo system. The rockets have reduced attack speed, and rocket launchers usually only load one shot at once. The minigun might do with a small change, but it seems allright for now.

Miss Fortune's guns could have separate shot cooldown timers, firing independently of each other but not at the same time.This could contribute towards a unique playstyle wherein MF could split focus with the two guns.

TBH I really have no idea if Tristana would work on an ammo system.

Thanks for reading, if I missed anybody or if you have any additional thoughts please post them down below.

TL;DR Could Riot add more ammo systems to add unique gameplay?

5 Comments

xl Kirito lx1/14/2016, 5:50:29 PM1 votes

I could see it on Caitlyn, something befitting a sniper. I'm thinking, one shot, infinite range until it hits a wall, then penalties to attacking towers and buffs to armor pen / damage.

On champions with more rapid fire characteristics thou, I'm not sure it's viable. It would start getting akward where something like jinx's minigun gets 10+ shots before a reload, or MF's pistols. It works with a shotgun like Graves, and a hand cannon like Jhins, and I honestly think a rifle like Caitlyns, but anything with a faster rate of fire seems iffy.

DrCyanide1/14/2016, 6:15:55 PM1 votes

Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if the next champion with an Ammo system is a Mage or an Assassin, with it serving as a restriction on how fast spells can be comboed.

Alakalzam1/14/2016, 9:02:35 PM1 votes

They could make champions have to go back to base after running out of ammo ;)