QSS item for AP's
QSS needs to build into an item for AP's. Sometimes Hourglass just really isn't what you need.
I really don't understand why it isn't something all ready.
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Hourglass is already the defensive mage item and while it doesn't help remove CC, it is still a VERY powerful effect (and in some cases straight up better).
The main reason there isn't an AP version of Qss is because it would be unfair. Mages already have the ability to pick off and instantly burst down their adc targets. They rely on range and positioning to keep themselves safe as tradeoffs for the cc and burst damage they bring to teamfights.
Adc's, on the other hand (and also the only class that really picks up QSS) relies on sustained damage over several seconds to deal their damage. They are usually much shorter range as well, putting themselves in range of a lot more CC. They need to ability to quickly remove a CC and reposition in their shorter range, thus QSS having a more optimal build for them.
Essentially, giving a good QSS option to mages would be completely negating their main weakness that needs to get targeted. As an example, think about Lux. She plays from ~1100 range at all times (past lane phase) meaning there are very few champions that can even reach her without expending a large number of resources. Once closed upon, however, Lux struggles (at least theoretically) to deal with the opponent in her face (and the cc they are using to hold her down). If she could get out of this? It wouldn't even be close to fair.