In my opinion, the mini rework for Ryze is STUPID. When it was normal you could actually do a combo like Q W Q E Q but now the only one that I could do and think of with the root is just E W Q which is way too short and way too little dmg. Anyone know like other combos and stuff?
E Q W Q (E gets back on cd after that) E Q Enemies are usually dead after that.
W resets the Q cd and because you don't have to max E anymore and can max Q, it'll deal good dmg by itself.
you just Q-E-Q-E-Q-E-Q all game
Since his refresh mechanics on Q is untouched, his combos are not touched.
The only difference is that the long combo now takes an extra bit more finesse to execute given unpowered W only slows people now and thus can be dodged if you just mindlessly spam. That's kinda it. Oh, and you lost the shield which is imo a good thing (let's be real, previous Ryze with his 2-rune shield + Seraph + AfterShock was completely bullshit), also because you get higher MS after a 2 rune combo now, which is always nice; I like to go fast.
In fact, since E automatically bounce off/spread on first hit, lane management and combos have never been easier for Ryze, especially in teamfights where Ryze used to be outright unable to do due to his abysmal setup time.
Personally, I like this rework so far. But still, I would like Riot keep eyes on his passive and ulti, otherwise the rest is probably at their perfect state.
EDIT: Correction, i think his MS boost is now lower and not higher. Anyway, don't quote me on anything regarding his MS boost.
something to remember is that you should ALWAYS start EVERY combo with a Q, if you have the time to cast it before getting to your more interesting abilities, unless you don't have the mana, since it will get reset regardless, adding in an extra Q's worth of damage can win a fight.
With the removal of his shield, you can't get past the early game unless you're bullying a melee champion in top lane.
Ryze straight up loses to virtually every mid lane champion that isn't melee, because they outrange him and can often kill him behind minions, while he has no way to retaliate against them.
