Don't remove Raptor Cloak!!

Z3SIeeper·10/23/2019, 2:59:06 AM·30 votes·13,003 views

Find some other way to put it or its effect into another item. For real this component item itself is absolutely godlike and a godsend for immobile champions who can't just fork up 2900g right away for DMP.

I agree with the removal of Zz'Rot and Ohmwrecker, but find another thing it can build into or put the effect on another item please. DMP is probably not an option because that'd require nerfing DMP most likely and making it less useful outside of lanes where Point Runner isn't active.

But seriously, keep this effect somewhere. I would build it often just for the MS bonus without completing the item because this component alone is that good. It's like Tiamat levels of a good component.

Sadly no suggestions off the top of my head right now, but please look into this.

33 Comments

CaptainAntiHeroz10/23/2019, 3:39:09 AM12 votes

Dont do us like yall did with Banner of Command riot "we'll rework it"

Throws it in a trash can with a lit match

Freeza with an I10/23/2019, 5:48:47 AM8 votes

I'm so upset about the removal. I've barely seen it be used anymore, but for some champions (Yorick) it was a vital part of their kit and allowed them to be a good pusher late game.

Also man, banner still stings cuz they made it overpowered then are like "haha sorry it gone"

Moody P10/23/2019, 3:42:17 AM7 votes

Just let raptor be a standalone item. Not everything needs a 2000+ gold sink.

True Garen10/23/2019, 4:57:58 AM5 votes

I don't agree with the removal of any of those items, and I'd even like to see BoC returned.

They JUST worked on Ohmwrecker?! Why do you fix something to remove it?!

Bârd10/23/2019, 5:26:36 AM4 votes

Just keep Ohmwrecker in the game.

It's not hurting anything, and if it gives an excuse to keep Raptor Cloak that's fine by me.

True Garen10/23/2019, 5:00:27 AM3 votes

Ironically, what you stated in the OP may be why they remove it. It's too good. Like Poacher's Dirk. In this case, the early MS is amazing. Raptor cloak might be worth as much as boots, for all that it gives.

Saevum10/23/2019, 11:24:02 AM3 votes

Such a good early defensive item on juggers and tanks. I also think Riot should keep it.

My personal version on how to keep it Via Reworking Sunfire Cape:

item 3751 + item 2053 = item 3068.

CoolKnightST10/23/2019, 9:28:47 AM2 votes

The problem with Raptor Cloak is that riot kept pushing it as a tank item. The problem with that is their are actually not many tanks that could use it effectly. The main users I have seen this on are juggernauts like Darius. I have build it a few items on him and it actually makes his laning very smooth against range matchups. When under my tower I have dodge more poke and I get less punished when trying to go for cs. Hell I can even zone them a bit if they are to far up. In theory this should work for tanks as well but the reality is that this zoning pressure doesn't really work on a champion that doesn't have killing pressure. And for cs'ing their are better alternatives like item 3068 & item 3025 that provide a lot more compaired to Raptors.

I wouldn't mind seen this item back if they change the direction for it by pushing it towards fighters (juggernauts, divers) & mages (mainly battlemages) instead. I give some examples:

Mage item

item 2053 (900) + item 1058 (1250) + 750 [=2900]

Champions that could use this are picks like Lissandra Diana Ekko Elise Evelynn Mordekaiser

It could be the second armor item for mages that everyone was waiting for. It could have a lot of AP Juggernauts & AP Divers holding on the laning fase without getting punished to hard on range mathups.

Diver item

item 2053 (900) + item 3133 (1100) + 900 [=2900]

Basicly the AD variant for divers & juggernauts


In that situation I strongly believe that item 2053 would be more accepted by the game & it's community.

RealDsy10/23/2019, 9:49:42 AM2 votes

Actually i have built item 3056 on old Garen vs ranged matchups since its super good on him. Its a good item for any champs that cant deal damage vs ranged matchups. Reasons: Gives speed, gives armor, gives hp, gives health regen, gives also cd I think Health regen is the key: Doran shield + second wind + ohmwrecker gives so much health regen after taking damage that you can survive on lane and just farm fine. But if you have mana issues than item 3800 is better. Its the same stats but gives mana.

So for me item 3056 was a viable item. Its only problem was its active is useless. But still "viable". I guess the reason why it was never used because manaless melee tanky champs are rare: Only Garen. So in that case 99% item 3800 is better since there are no manaless tanky champs in the game.

Jaspers10/23/2019, 11:32:49 AM2 votes

They should use it in a support item. I'd welcome it with Forbidden Idol or Crystalline Bracer as a support item of some kind. If they are going to remove Zz'Rot because it replicates Yorick's entire gameplay, then at least keep the item and build it into something else. It's passive is one of the better ones in the game as it's basically not more damage.

ChaosReyn11/6/2019, 4:13:08 AM1 votes

If they kept it, what's it worth right now though? They're about to introduce dragons that literally change terrain...point runner stacking with the movespeed streams of that cloud drake would be incredibly nutty for roamers, divers and engagers alike. It's probably best that they at least remove it temporarily for now, and see if they can't come up with a better way to include Point Runner after they see where the dust settles with all these crazy changes.

Especially considering they're completely destroying bot lane right now by nerfing their exp gain, buffing everyone else's, and making roaming plays and jungle plays super rewarding. That much movespeed right now would be pretty scary when you think of all the shit my poor Caitlyn and Nami have to deal with now. :P

Batmanas10/28/2019, 1:01:35 PM1 votes

I definitely agree with you,the removal of cloack would be a nightmare for melee champs. It's a 900 gold item providing heath regeneration,armor and movement speed

gibson8686isbk1411/6/2019, 3:59:51 AM1 votes

My heart... I didn't hear about this until now.... I've built this item every game for the past 6,000 games...... And almost made Masters...... Its incredible on any engage champion...... RIP to the legendary raptors cloak :( https://www.youtube.com/gibson8686

LordGeovanni10/23/2019, 8:42:13 AM1 votes

Like try making actually stat effective. i didnt say gold effective stat effective.