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@Meddler What are the plans for Shyvana?

Mobius··2 votes·535 views

I wanted to make this discussion to talk about the changes planned for Shyvana after the removal of Devourer. I know you added AP scaling to Shyvana's W, but I don't think it will make any difference for the champion. The new Guinsoo stacks on auto-attacks, not on-hits, so Shyvana's Q will only proc 1 stack and after I played with the item for awhile, it's not that great on her. The reason why Guinsoo is mediocre at best on Shyvana is the fact Shyvana doesn't have a big uptime on targets, so it's better to have a dps item like BotRK/Titanic who does damage from the start and make use of the "momentum", rather than a stacking item, because once you get all the stacks you probably got kited already. Guinsoo might be better for a laner than a jungler, because you can stack on minions and then trade, but you can't do that as jungle Shyvana, especially since she has got no Atk Speed steroid ability to begin with. I wish you could somewhat revert the nerf on her Q, because I feel like she needs some power back, especially in the top lane. I'm not saying you should bring her Q numbers like before, but smooth them out a little better, example:

  • PRE-NERF: 80 / 85 / 90 / 95 / 100% AD
  • LIVE: 40 / 55 / 70 / 85 / 100% AD
  • PROPOSED CHANGE: 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100% AD

She will still keep her fantasy of a "mid game" champion, but at least her Q won't tickle early game. Another thing I'd like to see is her ultimate being "unstoppable", meaning it cannot be interrupted by any ability or cc, reason why:

  • It has a fairly short range
  • When interrupted, it hinders her stickiness by a lot and she's a champion who gets kited pretty easily already
  • It doesn't fit thematically, a huge dragon being stopped by a random knockback is really underwhelming, especially as an ultimate

I know you're already buffing Bloodrazor on the PBE (so she just might get balanced around the item), but I just want to know what the plans are for Shyvana and if my suggestions are reasonable.

3 Comments

Raiku Kawisa1 votes

My god if they make Shyvana's ult unstoppable I'll take back every mean thing I've said about Rito.

Mistress Shyvana1 votes

ive never said anything mean but SAME.

Foxier Fox1 votes

I wholeheartedly agree with all of this, especially making the ult unstoppable.

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