Taric, the Forgotten Support

Crosserenti·Mar 30, 2015·5 votes·971 views

So has been basically left behind as far as supports go. Despite his high potential, his lack of drastic cc hurts him. Most supports have 2 or 3 forms of cc, but has only his single target stun, which only lasts for 1.2 secs rank 1, and 1.6 at rank 5.

His kit is alright at survival, I'll grant that, but it just...lacks.

Then I got an idea.

What if we gave his ultimate a slight knockup? I was thinking a half second or so. Just enough to get an attack off. Make it in the radius, and he would have decent teamfight presence. Makes him a threat on the front line, without making him deal too much damage.

So who agrees? And if you don't, why? Do you have other ideas? Feel free to comment.

17 Comments

Eraest97Mar 30, 20152 votes

Taric is getting a rework

CrosserentiMar 30, 20151 votes

Please post your source, so I can take a look please. Would love to see and leave feedback.

Eraest97Mar 31, 20151 votes

http://www.surrenderat20.net/2015/01/red-post-collection-2015-season-kick.html#4

There is an section where Repertoir is discussing about Taric and the future of his rework. It doesn't state when his release is or what the changes are.

Eraest97Mar 31, 20151 votes

Here is another one http://www.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/2rovta/riot_scruffy_noting_ryze_poppy_taric_and_tristana/cni80fn

IcyPepperMar 30, 20151 votes

I dunno, I'd say he's pretty decent. A targeted stun, a heal, and an armor shred. All good tools for trades. His ultimate is decent in teamfights, giving your team a little edge. He's got decent synergy with Sivir as well, especially in teamfights.

CrosserentiMar 30, 20151 votes

Sivir is his best ally, for certain. Outside of her, though, I can't think of anyone else who just works with him. He tends to make it awkward around the other ADCs, and let's be truly honest, Sivir has other supports she flows better with. Realistically, Sivir is just strong with anyone. A good support flows well with 3-5 champions, at least. Take Janna or Nami . They can go well with anyone that has a good mid-game. Even Morgana can basically go with any ADC. There should be more variety for him. IMO he is the weakest support overall.

Photos of GhostsMar 30, 20151 votes

He should get shorter/cacelable animations. Whatever he does, he has to stop to do it. And he has too long cooldowns to do basic stuff. He should get aura bonuses for each ability he has on cooldown.

khorneyMar 30, 20151 votes

I run top Taric it works pretty well his damage cones from his w. But I think the ratios should be increased Grant It with 40% CD you can smash a lot burst people down but he needs a rework of something to keep up with the stronger supp

CrosserentiMar 30, 20151 votes

See, his w damage is solid, but it comes at the cost of not giving your allies armor, and losing his passive armor gain, I believe. Both are bad in terms of support mechanics, though gaining the armor pen is nice if you don't need the armor. But you are talking bruiser, not support. Animation-wise, we just need to wait for his texture rework, as all the old champions are supposed to get one. Reduced cooldowns might be an idea, but with most of my builds, I get them down to about 8 seconds, and that's before passive, which is another second off. Long, but manageable. More health per heal would be nice, but the bonus for healing yourself is really high, making him hard to kill when he isn't a support (rare, but always a worry). His stun being 2 seconds at full would be nice, but still leaves him relying on the bonuses given to his allies as his only drastic teamfight presence.

Yes I put some serious thought into this. As all who consider things like this should.

BeatzBoyFTWMar 30, 20151 votes

Alistar

CrosserentiMar 30, 20151 votes

What about Alistar ? He is plenty strong, and in the right hands, nearly impossible to deal with. He outclasses Taric in almost everything. Taric is more about making your ADC stronger by his aura presence. Which is fine, but in team fights, since he is on the front line, only his e can peel. It leaves his ADC vulnerable to focused attacks. Alistar does not have that issue...at all. His R and wombo combo tend to lock enemies down, and just the push can ruin someone's day if he knocks them back into turret.

khorneyMar 30, 20151 votes

I love Taric he is weaker then like all the supps . he is just harder to use. To me his passive armor damage should be like 40% not 20. And perhaps his e should be longer . but I agree on the ultimate And his q cost way way to much as far as. Heals

CrosserentiMar 30, 20151 votes

His armor passive makes him reliably bulky, and the amount passed on is decent, especially in the early game. And part of this would make him easier without changing who he is already. That's all I really want.

MrSlowDieMar 30, 20151 votes

ssshhh don't remind them about taric, they'll turn his CC into skillshot

CrosserentiMar 30, 20151 votes

Oh god, I hope not.

Angelofchaos16xMar 30, 20151 votes

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh lemme tell you a secret: He counters good carrys Kalista : Jump all you want, my stun is point click, so your passive, not that helpfull for you. W lowers Rend Draven : You aint getting the axe bro. W lowers Draven's Q Caitlyn : Poke all you want, I can heal

Lore VentusMar 30, 20151 votes

I just played him in rank not to long ago. He isn't bad, but not really good either. Taric atm is only good if the enemy team has four or more ad champs. Does horribly against multiple engages and if your team doesn't have more cc.... More like Taric "Who do you want dead?" item 3070 Vayne * points * Kalista summoner 11 .