Barrier should have the MS boost not Heal

RoyceRollin·2/3/2015, 7:58:43 PM·13 votes·1,514 views

Ever since heals buffs barrier has become a non-pick even after multiple nerfs to heal. Heal just out classes it at everything. -the heal is permanent -heals you and someone else -utility with MS boost -even though it heals for slightly less than barrier, barrier only lasts 2 seconds and if there is somenone else near you they recieve the benefits of the heal too doubling its value making it worth way more.

Barriers only pro is that it has a shorter cooldown I think Heal's utility should be the fact you heal yourself and someone else for clutch saves while Barrier should be the self protection with the MS. Make it a strategic choice rito.

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RogueWill2/3/2015, 8:07:01 PM5 votes

Before heals buffs it was never picked. Barrier outclassed it in every way and such why would anyone take heal over barrier. ADC run Barrier+Flash while only a few tops would get heal as they had no built in sustain (mostly tank top laners)

I think if you want to match barrier so it will be as viable as heal for adc, you should buff the shield it produces. You don't want ms, you most likely don't barrier to run away but to soak some damage and survive a brust. The purpose of heal is a retreat, the purpose of a barrier is to shield you while you stay on battle.

TehNACHO2/3/2015, 9:32:58 PM3 votes

Don't forget you can activate Barrier while CC'd.

Narasimha2/3/2015, 8:34:10 PM2 votes

Barrier has its own strengths. Shorter cd, a stronger boost for clutch saves, and perhaps most importantly, its not affected by Grievous Wounds. It could use some love, aye, but its not that weak either.