With supports taking heal an adc's taking Barrier

YuGiHo·Oct 19, 2017·2 votes·1,831 views

I would think that with no Assassins and high burst champions would be dominating the meta but that's not the case is it? The assassin update sucked...

5 Comments

Variks the LoyalOct 19, 20172 votes

Barrier is inherently the 'anti-burst' Summoner Spell, so don't be surprised.

Exhaust is more of a 'prevent this damage, whatever it is.' Doesn't matter if it's an Assassin or Mage or ADC, it'll always reduce the damage. Barrier specifically is geared better VS burst.

Also, the Exhaust nerf made it worse to take bot lane because it doesn't reduce Attack Speed anymore, so it won't reduce as much damage from an ADC as it used to.

Pippen The ShortOct 19, 20171 votes

It's not that the assassin update sucked, it's that it made them pretty powerful and they've spent all year whittling away at the update by buffing tanks and support itemization, while improving a few items for ADC's.

xToxicOsirisxOct 19, 20171 votes

Shield/heal supports and tanks are dominating the meta. That's why assassins aren't dominating the meta. Also barrier is still good at mitigating damage.

OxsiOct 20, 20171 votes

As a support main I hate taking heal. I love going ham, so usually I chase people down and try to cc them long enough for adc to arrive. But sometimes they have a jump or sprint mechanic only way to combat that is exhaust. Also in team fights, exhaust the carry and cc the second carry and you win. With heal all it gives is a sprint boost and some health. Unless you have ardent that isn't much. IMO I love and live by exhaust. But, if my adc wants it I will take it and play a ardent champ. I can see how its good with more supports taking ignite and heal is reduced from it. Think its just based on play style preference.

YuGiHoOct 20, 20171 votes

Yea, I hate heal ardent meta. I miss the fun "supports" Zyra Annie Lux