So yeah... Isn't this time to re-introduce Mana Potions back into the game?
For some reason, Riot thought it'd be a great idea to have no dedicated mana potions in the game. Currently the only consumable mana regen option in the game from what I know is just Corrupting Potion (yeah Total Biscuit of Rejuvenation, if you put in the mastery/keystone, gives mana too, but only for like literally 15).
Now think for a moment, why do we still keep big red Health Potion when there are other consumable health regen items to gun for, such as Refillable Potion and its upgraded version, Corrupting Potion? That's right, because Health Potion is the dedicated HP regen consumable (each Corrupting Potion charge heals less than each Health Potion), that and because you don't have to fork out that big fat cash right at the front to grab the package thus you can pay for your lane regen incrementally and only when you need/desire it (1 single Corruption Potion costs the same as 10 individual Health Potions).
Then there is no dedicated consumable mana regen in lane, as Mana Potion was removed. Oh yeah Crystalline Flask was a thing too, I remember, and I recall that Riot got rid of it too.
This creates a problem. Outside of the fact all mana-centric users could potentially run into mana-starving situation, there is another bigger and far worse problem that would arise: That Riot would eventually balance the game around little to no or straight up no mana management.
Why is it such a big problem? Well, because mana exists as a gate-keep for spell users, together with CD. It restricts their spell use, but on the other hand it also means their spell power can be a bit creative and/or powerful considering you've got 2 gates to keep them in line. So why do you think removing balance elements is gonna make the game easier to balance or more balanced?
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Hell, before we head into all that, just consider this: What would you feel if there is no more Health Potion to purchase? It'll feel pretty bad for many of us ain't that right? Cool, there's the reason why we need Mana Potion back.
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