Items Specific to "Classes"

Parceval·Apr 14, 2016·4 votes·384 views

Considering the issues of balance that we're currently having with 'Tanky Assasins' and the like, why doesn't League adopt a similar itemization policy to most RPGs.

That is, customize build paths to particular types of champions? That is, not every 'tank' can wield X sword or every 'assassin' can wield Y armor.

We already do have a few items that follow this logic (jg items), why not expand it a little to help with this issue? Otherwise, it seems the end result will be the death of the assassin role (maybe that's good?).

7 Comments

RavenhaleApr 14, 20162 votes

Actually we have a series of items that require a summoner to be smite, which does not have to be limited to the jungler.

ParcevalApr 14, 20161 votes

Indeed but the opportunity cost of picking smite vs another summoner spell and the itemization itself tilts strongly toward the jungle role.

I think it's possible to generate similar constraints for other 'classes'.

dragon eisApr 14, 20162 votes

thats actually a good idea, the only way to balance league atm.

blacksky33333Apr 14, 20162 votes

Actually i think it's the best idea right now. we have assassin that buy tank items, adc that buy bruiser items, apc that buy support items, tank that buy dmg items , wtf happening !!!

RalanrApr 14, 20161 votes

It ruins one of the key things in league, customization.

ParcevalApr 14, 20161 votes

How? You can still produce a wide variety of customization within a specific role.

In fact, given more clearly defined constraints you can IMPROVE customization.

RalanrApr 15, 20161 votes

If you deny the freedom for someone like Sion to build item 3031 then I think there might be a problem. Even if the item is a terrible option, it is still an option for people to go with.