@Meddler Question on Vel'Koz Q Buffs

Protroid·8/6/2015, 4:10:18 AM·6 votes·4,484 views

Hey!

So I'm a Vel'Koz main, and when I opened up surrender@20, this evening, I proceeded to (very manly I assure you), squee with delight that his Q range and reactivation is getting a slight buff.

I'm really curious to find out what the context of these changes are, because in the past year after Vel'Koz's release, Vel'Koz hasn't really seen too many changes. He has received only one buff (A base armour increase to 16 from 12) a few patches after his initial release, a few quality of life changes to his W and R, and exactly 0 nerfs. The last time he even appeared in the patch notes was in 5.6, which was a change that allowed him to cancel his ult via thresh lantern.

TL:DR; What are rioters thinking about Vel'Koz right now?

11 Comments

RiotMeddler8/6/2015, 4:41:35 AM8 votes

We think Vel'koz could use a small amount of extra power. We're reducing his Q reactivation time to 0.25s (most common ability cast time, so a very minor feel change from 0.3s) and increasing the range of the secondary missiles to 1100 (from 900) to match the original missile's range as a result. We're looking to put power into Q specifically since it's a pretty signature spell for Vel'koz, with a cast style that rewards experienced Vel'koz players noticeably more than people that are just good with skillshots in general.

OverpoweredSoap8/6/2015, 4:14:28 AM2 votes

I believe these changes are to reward skill Vel'Koz players with the aiming of the Q split.

Giving the Q split more range makes it so you can now hit people who are farther away with it a lot easier.

The slight earlier detonation time makes it so, again, that you can hit people who are closer, or to the side easier.

Jofeyy8/6/2015, 2:57:30 PM2 votes

Im a Vel'koz main too! These buffs made me freak out im so happy lol.

Icestar11868/6/2015, 3:07:28 PM2 votes

The unchanged paragon of balance finally gets a change.

(I don't count clarity changes or that armor increase, since every champion got it)

DynasticMule8/6/2015, 11:30:08 PM1 votes

I like these changes! Hopefully Vel'koz remains under the radar. He's helping me climb atm